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Different Technologies Pty Ltd.

Product Designer Chicago, IL Department

Different Technologies Pty Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


With courage and grit, you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and blaze new trails into the heart of client challenges. You have the uncanny ability to simplify complicated and complex business challenges into elegant, intuitive solutions. You believe solid design principles are the foundation for excellent software products and you are not afraid to advocate for the value of design in a consulting environment. You have a knack for getting sh*t done.

As a valued member of gritmind, you will tackle the most formidable hurdles in software delivery for our clients. Alongside our teams of Product Managers and Engineers, we will collectively deliver top-tier digital products for global industry leaders.

Responsibilities

Manage client relationships within the context of the product design process, including:

Lead workshops

Facilitate design reviews

Conduct user research

Define and document user personas

Create sitemaps, user-flows, wireframes, interface designs, style guides, and more

Participate in day-to-day operations of key client engagements, including:

Contribute to and maintain product backlogs

Participate in agile ceremonies with globally dispersed teams

Foster communication between client stakeholders and development teams

Conduct product demos and presentations

Facilitate product usability testing sessions

Drive new business initiatives and foster client success through:

Run requirements gathering workshops

Collaborate with team members to produce estimates for client proposals

Advise current clients on product direction based on quantifiable research

Identify opportunities for new workstreams and solutions within existing engagements

Contribute to our growing Product Design practice through:

Share knowledge and best practices

Demonstrate consistent leadership in design

Requirements

BS or BA degree

Prior UX and/or UI design experience working with digital products in an agency, large consultancy, or product company.

Proficient with Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch and InVision

Ability to quickly grasp technical and business concepts and turn potentially nebulous client visions into detailed and robust product solutions.

Demonstrable understanding of Agile methodologies

Succinct and effective communication skills, does not use 10 words when three will do

Ability to lead through influence

Availability to travel to client sites and other company offices as necessary

Benefits

Be an instrumental member of a quickly scaling international company with a variety of challenging and compelling projects

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses (beginning 2025)

Health insurance company contribution

Four weeks paid vacation plus standard United States holidays

Funding for professional development such as conferences and educational courses

Team building events, Friday lunches, and stocked kitchen

Gym membership

This position is based in Chicago, IL. We have a hybrid working model requiring an average of 3.5 days per week in the office.

gritmind is committed to providing equal employment opportunities available to all and seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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