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Design Lead
Company | Canary Technologies |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
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Salary | $175000 – $250000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on developing software solutions across mobile and web surfaces
- Proven experience leading impactful design projects, including expertise in user research, UX/UI design, and building scalable design systems
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and Miro
- A portfolio showcasing high-quality, user-centered design work across the product lifecycle
- Experience mentoring designers and fostering team growth, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and drive high standards
- Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- BA/BS in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead Design Execution: Manage the full design lifecycle, including research, UX flows, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping, delivering intuitive and visually compelling experiences
- Mentor and Develop: Work with a team of designers, fostering their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work. Promote a strong design-first culture
- Establish Standards: Build and maintain scalable design systems and style guides that ensure consistency and enable innovation across products
- Conduct Research: Leverage user research and data analysis to inform design decisions, creating user journeys, personas, and actionable insights aligned with product hypotheses
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and other teams to deliver solutions that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives
- Embrace Iteration: Work in an agile, iterative environment, delivering incremental improvements while progressing toward the ideal design vision
- Communicate Effectively: Clearly articulate design concepts and strategies to align teams and stakeholders, fostering understanding and enthusiasm
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.