Willowtree
Product Designer
Willowtree, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Product Designer
at WillowTreeLocation & Flexibility
The
Product Design
role will be an integral part of WillowTree's hiring success. To help retain our deep culture of collaboration both among ourselves and our stakeholders, this role will maintain an in-office presence 2-3 days/week in a hybrid capacity from either our Durham, NC, Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, or Boston, MA office.The Opportunity
As a
Product Designer
at WillowTree, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to co-lead ideation sessions, create visually compelling designs, and ensure alignment with brand and strategic goals. You'll also champion inclusive, accessible design and communicate with global team members and clients.Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including Software Engineers, Researchers, Strategists, Creatives, and Project Managers, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared ownership.Support senior designers and engage with international team members, facilitating seamless communication and alignment of design objectives with high-level stakeholders.Execute various design tasks including sketching, wireframing, building IA, motion design, and conducting usability tests, under the guidance and mentorship of senior designers.Produce high-quality visual designs that embody the client’s brand identity while ensuring alignment with product strategy goals and budget constraints.Collaborate with content strategists to ensure cohesive alignment between content strategy and design, enhancing user engagement and experience.Assist in developing lightweight and purposeful design systems, contributing to creating consistent and scalable design solutions.Create prototypes in Figma to explore and iterate on design ideas, actively seeking feedback and incorporating insights from senior designers.Apply visual design principles and user experience best practices to craft intuitive and engaging designs that prioritize user needs and preferences.Utilize research, analytics, and SEO insights to inform design decisions and iterate designs based on data-driven insights, with guidance from senior designers.Adhere to platform and accessibility best practices in all design work, promoting inclusivity and ensuring that designs are accessible to all users.Qualifications
You’ve been designing digital products for 3+ yearsExperience with design tools like Figma, Photoshop, and other Adobe applicationsA portfolio that exemplifies strong visual design and a focus on defining the user experienceYou’ve proudly shipped and launched productsProven understanding of user experience best practices and platform standardsA strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and advanced design principlesFamiliarity with accessibility best practices to ensure designs cater to all user needsYou’re knowledgeable of what’s possible on modern digital platforms in addition to an understanding of platform design standards (e.g. HIG, Material Design)Capacity to work under ambiguity and move forward with imperfect dataYou’re a conceptual thinker who can translate customer needs, behaviors, and project requirementsExperience effectively presenting and communicating your design decisions to stakeholders or clients, and team membersCommitment to personal growth, willingness to seek out the necessary information, and openness to mentorshipWhy WillowTree?
We offer a place to be yourself. Our differences, both visible and invisible, benefit our teams, our communities, and the products we craft. That’s why WillowTree strives to build a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.
You’ll work hard here; however, we’ll balance that with a culture that supports your growth and cares
about your well-being. We’re committed to creating an environment of inclusion — a place where every Tree can thrive.We want you to reach your fullest potential and part of your professional development at WillowTree will include dedicated time to innovate on passion projects and an annual stipend to fund your professional pursuits.WillowTree celebrates our differences and provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Diverse teams build better products. We acknowledge that the tech industry especially lacks opportunity for those who are of non-traditional backgrounds and in underrepresented groups. In order to create the best products for everyone, we know that it's important for our team to reflect the diversity of our users, and we are committed to being the change we want to see.#LI-hybridWherever you are on your journey, we can help. Let’s have a conversation. We’re building the best workplace in tech. And we’re doing it differently.Explore WillowTree’s thought leadership.
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at WillowTreeLocation & Flexibility
The
Product Design
role will be an integral part of WillowTree's hiring success. To help retain our deep culture of collaboration both among ourselves and our stakeholders, this role will maintain an in-office presence 2-3 days/week in a hybrid capacity from either our Durham, NC, Columbus, OH, Charlottesville, VA, or Boston, MA office.The Opportunity
As a
Product Designer
at WillowTree, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to co-lead ideation sessions, create visually compelling designs, and ensure alignment with brand and strategic goals. You'll also champion inclusive, accessible design and communicate with global team members and clients.Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including Software Engineers, Researchers, Strategists, Creatives, and Project Managers, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared ownership.Support senior designers and engage with international team members, facilitating seamless communication and alignment of design objectives with high-level stakeholders.Execute various design tasks including sketching, wireframing, building IA, motion design, and conducting usability tests, under the guidance and mentorship of senior designers.Produce high-quality visual designs that embody the client’s brand identity while ensuring alignment with product strategy goals and budget constraints.Collaborate with content strategists to ensure cohesive alignment between content strategy and design, enhancing user engagement and experience.Assist in developing lightweight and purposeful design systems, contributing to creating consistent and scalable design solutions.Create prototypes in Figma to explore and iterate on design ideas, actively seeking feedback and incorporating insights from senior designers.Apply visual design principles and user experience best practices to craft intuitive and engaging designs that prioritize user needs and preferences.Utilize research, analytics, and SEO insights to inform design decisions and iterate designs based on data-driven insights, with guidance from senior designers.Adhere to platform and accessibility best practices in all design work, promoting inclusivity and ensuring that designs are accessible to all users.Qualifications
You’ve been designing digital products for 3+ yearsExperience with design tools like Figma, Photoshop, and other Adobe applicationsA portfolio that exemplifies strong visual design and a focus on defining the user experienceYou’ve proudly shipped and launched productsProven understanding of user experience best practices and platform standardsA strong understanding of typography, layout, color, and advanced design principlesFamiliarity with accessibility best practices to ensure designs cater to all user needsYou’re knowledgeable of what’s possible on modern digital platforms in addition to an understanding of platform design standards (e.g. HIG, Material Design)Capacity to work under ambiguity and move forward with imperfect dataYou’re a conceptual thinker who can translate customer needs, behaviors, and project requirementsExperience effectively presenting and communicating your design decisions to stakeholders or clients, and team membersCommitment to personal growth, willingness to seek out the necessary information, and openness to mentorshipWhy WillowTree?
We offer a place to be yourself. Our differences, both visible and invisible, benefit our teams, our communities, and the products we craft. That’s why WillowTree strives to build a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.
You’ll work hard here; however, we’ll balance that with a culture that supports your growth and cares
about your well-being. We’re committed to creating an environment of inclusion — a place where every Tree can thrive.We want you to reach your fullest potential and part of your professional development at WillowTree will include dedicated time to innovate on passion projects and an annual stipend to fund your professional pursuits.WillowTree celebrates our differences and provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Diverse teams build better products. We acknowledge that the tech industry especially lacks opportunity for those who are of non-traditional backgrounds and in underrepresented groups. In order to create the best products for everyone, we know that it's important for our team to reflect the diversity of our users, and we are committed to being the change we want to see.#LI-hybridWherever you are on your journey, we can help. Let’s have a conversation. We’re building the best workplace in tech. And we’re doing it differently.Explore WillowTree’s thought leadership.
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