Product Designer

Job Title: Product Designer IV

Duration: 2 months with possibility to extend

Location: Remote (Seattle or Bellevue preferred Second preferred is MPK location)

Summary:

• As a Product Designer, you will be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next great product innovation to tweaking pixels right before launch. You will be expected to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design, and visual design skills, and you will own the experience for a wide area.

Must-Have Skills:

• End-to-End Design Expertise: Proficient in designing experiences from concept to delivery, with a focus on interaction design and no programming requirements.
• Interaction Design Skills: Skilled in crafting intuitive and engaging interactions that meet user needs and business goals.
• Compelling Storyteller: Able to effectively communicate design decisions and ideas through clear and concise storytelling.
• Business-Focused Problem Solver: Adept at analyzing problems and developing solutions that drive business outcomes, with a portfolio that showcases this expertise.
• Strategic Trade-Offs: Willing to make informed trade-offs between competing priorities and constraints to achieve project goals.
• Open to Feedback and Collaboration: A kind and approachable team player who values feedback and is committed to continuous learning and growth.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in Building and Shipping Applications or Software: A track record of successfully designing and launching applications or software products, demonstrating expertise in product development and delivery.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of design thinking principles.
• Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including customers, team members, and executives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design flows and experiences that are simple and elegant
• Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into something useful and valuable
• Design flows and experiences that are incredibly simple and elegant
• Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of the product and executive teams
• Give and solicit feedback from other designers in order to continually raise our bar for quality
• Partner with Product Managers, engineers, researchers and content strategists to oversee the user experience of a product from conception until launch.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Front-end programming
• Experience in building and shipping applications or software
• Provide URL featuring examples of interaction design work
• Demonstrated experience with end-to-end (hybrid UX and UI) product design

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.
• Minimum Years of Experience 8+

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success
• Develop and execute project briefs and design explorations
• Manage stakeholder relationships and incorporate feedback into design decisions
• Partner with engineers to implement design solutions
• Lead projects in micro-environments, driving progress and delivering results

About the Team:

• Support three Product Design leaders driving key advertiser-facing products and contribute to high-impact initiatives that align with multiple business priorities.

Screening Process:

• 3 rounds of interviews- Length TBD, Portfolio review, 1-2 team members will conduct interviews

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodation.

California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting [email protected].

LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $80.00/hr.

Job Title: Product Designer IV

Duration: 2 months with possibility to extend

Location: Remote (Seattle or Bellevue preferred Second preferred is MPK location)

Summary:

• As a Product Designer, you will be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next great product innovation to tweaking pixels right before launch. You will be expected to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design, and visual design skills, and you will own the experience for a wide area.

Must-Have Skills:

• End-to-End Design Expertise: Proficient in designing experiences from concept to delivery, with a focus on interaction design and no programming requirements.
• Interaction Design Skills: Skilled in crafting intuitive and engaging interactions that meet user needs and business goals.
• Compelling Storyteller: Able to effectively communicate design decisions and ideas through clear and concise storytelling.
• Business-Focused Problem Solver: Adept at analyzing problems and developing solutions that drive business outcomes, with a portfolio that showcases this expertise.
• Strategic Trade-Offs: Willing to make informed trade-offs between competing priorities and constraints to achieve project goals.
• Open to Feedback and Collaboration: A kind and approachable team player who values feedback and is committed to continuous learning and growth.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in Building and Shipping Applications or Software: A track record of successfully designing and launching applications or software products, demonstrating expertise in product development and delivery.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of design thinking principles.
• Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including customers, team members, and executives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design flows and experiences that are simple and elegant
• Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into something useful and valuable
• Design flows and experiences that are incredibly simple and elegant
• Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of the product and executive teams
• Give and solicit feedback from other designers in order to continually raise our bar for quality
• Partner with Product Managers, engineers, researchers and content strategists to oversee the user experience of a product from conception until launch.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Front-end programming
• Experience in building and shipping applications or software
• Provide URL featuring examples of interaction design work
• Demonstrated experience with end-to-end (hybrid UX and UI) product design

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.
• Minimum Years of Experience 8+

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success
• Develop and execute project briefs and design explorations
• Manage stakeholder relationships and incorporate feedback into design decisions
• Partner with engineers to implement design solutions
• Lead projects in micro-environments, driving progress and delivering results

About the Team:

• Support three Product Design leaders driving key advertiser-facing products and contribute to high-impact initiatives that align with multiple business priorities.

Screening Process:

• 3 rounds of interviews- Length TBD, Portfolio review, 1-2 team members will conduct interviews

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodation.

California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting [email protected].

LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $80.00/hr.