Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Smartz

Champaign, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Senior Product Designer
At Smartz Inc, we rely on our dynamic team of engineers to solve the many challenges and puzzles that come with our rapidly evolving technical stack. As a Senior Product Designer, you will be adding value by designing great UI & UX. Our ideal candidate has experience with organizational branding, prototyping, and implementing ideal user navigation of digital products.
About Us
Smartz was founded in June of 2021 by Dr. Kevin Wan who has been a successful entrepreneur in the smart home industry for more than 10 years. Our team at Smartz wants to disrupt the PropTech Industry by providing advanced AI software that is compatible with industry leading smart home devices and will provide property owners and tenants with an all-in-one solution to all of their property management needs.
Our team uses the latest mobile technologies for all features of Smartz apps, which include live video streaming/recording, motion/sound alerts, AI powered object detection, video access sharing functions, etc. We always strive to develop innovative features to create secure and smart device management experiences for our users and business partners.
Benefits and Compensation
  • Company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Retirement and savings plan with company match
  • Robust paid time off package
  • Paid Company Holidays

Job Type
  • Full-time (Champaign, IL)

Job Responsibilities
  • Understand Product: the Product Designer must understand the product requirement and end user's needs.
  • Usability: the Product Designer must ensure that the prototypes and final designs are usable.
  • Navigation: the Product Designer will develop logical navigation orders and tab orders.
  • Organizational branding: the Product Designer will ensure consistent branding and design norms across applications and platforms.
  • Prototype: Based on the understanding of the requirements and business expectations, BA will work with UI designers to create prototypes of the product.
  • User Acceptance: Prototypes and wireframes designed for the products will be validated with business and end users.
  • Testing and Feedback: the Product Designer will test the product and collect feedback

Experience & Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's/Master's degree in business or information systems management or related field
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis or a related field.
  • Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
  • The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions.
  • Well versed in documentation.
  • Have prior experience with UI design and basic software development.

Smartz's commitment of diversity and inclusion is one we strive to continuously cultivate. We aim to provide everyone regardless of identity a space where they can grow and feel seen as a person first. These are more than just words to us; they are guidelines for how we build and foster our team, our leaders, and the core culture of our company. We are also an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with the law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. These requirements may include sharing information in the company's HRM system, regular testing, mask wearing, social distancing and daily health checks. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape.



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Senior Product Designer?

A: To succeed as a Senior Product Designer, key technical skills include proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD, as well as expertise in human-centered design methodologies, user experience (UX) principles, and interaction design. Soft skills that contribute to success in this role include strong communication and collaboration skills, the ability to empathize with stakeholders and users, and a willingness to take calculated risks and iterate on designs. By combining these technical and soft skills, Senior Product Designers can effectively drive product innovation, improve user experiences, and advance their careers through leadership opportunities and strategic contributions to their organizations.

Q: What is the career path for a Senior Product Designer?

A: A Senior Product Designer's typical career progression involves starting as a Junior or Entry-Level Designer, then advancing to a Mid-Level Designer or Design Lead, and finally, to a Senior Product Designer or Design Director. Key opportunities for skill development and growth include mastering design systems, user research, and prototyping, as well as developing leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Long-term career prospects for Senior Product Designers may include transitioning into Design Leadership roles, such as Design Director or VP of Design, or exploring adjacent fields like UX Writing, Product Management, or even entrepreneurship.



Smartz job posting for a Senior Product Designer in Champaign, IL with a salary of $119,000 to $188,800 Annually and benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, Life, and Retirement with a map of Champaign location.