Product Designer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re looking to hire a Product Designer for an entertainment client.

This is a 12 month contract. The team is fully remote.

This position has an application deadline of Friday, 9 / 13 / 24.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a creative and user-focused Product Designer (contract) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design the user interface and user experience for our suite of creative tools, ensuring that these tools are not only functional but also engaging and user-friendly.

Your designs will be crucial in improving productivity and creativity, making you a key player in our product development process.

What You’ll Do :

• Design Interfaces : Create intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces for our creative tools to enhance the creative workflow.
• Collaborate with PM : Work closely with the Product Manager to understand user needs, gather requirements, and translate them into effective design solutions that align with business objectives.
• Partner with Engineering : Coordinate with the Engineering Manager and development team to ensure your designs are technically feasible and can be implemented smoothly.
• Create Design Assets : Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to convey your design ideas, and iterate based on feedback from users and stakeholders.
• Conduct Research : Perform user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and refine your work based on real-world feedback.
• Maintain Consistency : Ensure a cohesive visual language across the creative tooling suite, collaborating with other designers and brand experts to align with the overall company aesthetic.
• Champion Design Excellence : Advocate for exceptional design standards and a superior user experience across all creative tools.

Who You Are :

• User-Centered Design : Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Design Tools Proficiency : Experienced with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Design Skills : Skilled in wireframing, prototyping, and conducting user research and usability testing.
• Visual Design : Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating beautiful and intuitive interfaces.
• Collaboration : Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and creative professionals.
• Project Management : Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Development Knowledge (Bonus) : Knowledge of front-end development principles is a plus, but not required. Perks & Benefits : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Product Designer opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.