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Sofar Ocean

Senior UX Designer

Sofar Ocean, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


The RoleDesigners at Sofar are responsible for:

Owning and running user research activities for their teams

Designing modern web application features from the ground up within a complex system

Pivoting to the products and corresponding initiatives that present the greatest opportunities for our users and our business

Understanding and balancing tradeoffs between business needs, user needs, and technical limitations while maintaining sustainable pace

Using user-centered design principles to de-risk new releases and craft great experiences as part of a balanced team

Maintaining tight feedback loops within the project team, with internal stakeholders, and with customer stakeholders

Establishing and maintaining excellent end users relationships, with alignment on priorities and progress

Contributing to the continuous improvement of our software design practice across the entire product lifecycle by applying and advocating for modern agile and design practices

Typical activities include:

Conducting user research to understand end user needs

Designing screens in Figma, sharing for feedback, and incorporating feedback from users, customers, and teammates (engineers and product managers)

Facilitating collaborative design workshops in all-remote, hybrid, and in-person settings

Working alongside engineers, as needed, to implement designs

Communicating with internal and external stakeholders about design strategy, concept validation, and usability

Attending and facilitating agile team ceremonies such as daily standup, weekly planning, and weekly retrospectives

About YouRequirements:

5+ years of experience in a product design role, preferably in a fast-paced startup or tech company.

Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout.

Ability to think through complex design challenges and navigate ambiguity.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to adapt quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting constraints.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Estimated Salary Range

$145,000-$170,000

The range listed is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, and equity package.

Sofar's Commitment to Climate JusticeWe at Sofar Ocean acknowledge that careers in the marine sciences “... have traditionally been, and remain, non-diverse work environments”, thereby limiting the entry and prosperity of underrepresented groups in the space. ( Johri et al. , 2021) Many of these same groups are disproportionately affected by climate change, and are often excluded from decision making that directly address their interests and needs.

We are committed to addressing these climate injustices and highly encourage people who identify as women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) to apply

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