Job Description

Product designer

• Bengaluru, Mumbai or Remote (IN)

A product designer is responsible for creating and designing new products, as well as improving existing ones. They work closely with a team of engineers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand user needs, business objectives, and technical requirements to design products that meet these needs.

Some key responsibilities of a product designer may include:

1. Conducting user research: The designer will gather insights about users’ needs, behaviors, and preferences through various research methods such as user interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
2. Creating product concepts: Based on the research findings, the designer will create various product concepts, prototypes, and sketches to explore different design options and identify the best solutions.
3. Designing user interfaces: The designer will create user interfaces that are intuitive, easy to use, and aesthetically pleasing. They will also consider accessibility, usability, and the overall user experience.
4. Collaborating with cross-functional teams: The designer will work closely with engineers, developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the product design aligns with business objectives and technical constraints.
5. Iterating on designs: The designer will gather feedback from stakeholders and users and use it to refine and improve the product design.
6. Creating design specifications: The designer will create detailed design specifications, including visual designs, user flows, and interaction designs, that can be used by the development team to build the product.
7. Staying up-to-date on design trends: The designer will stay current with the latest design trends, tools, and techniques to ensure the product design remains innovative and competitive.

Requirements and Skills

1. Education: Many product designers have a degree in design, graphic design, industrial design, or a related field. However, some designers may have a degree in a different field but have acquired design skills through relevant work experience, internships, or self-study.
2. Design skills: A product designer should have a strong portfolio that showcases their design skills, including visual design, interaction design, prototyping, and user research.
3. Technical skills: A product designer should have knowledge of design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or other similar software.
4. User-centered design: A product designer should have a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to design products that meet user needs and solve their problems.
5. Collaboration skills: A product designer should be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
6. Communication skills: A product designer should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts to stakeholders.
7. Project management skills: A product designer should have strong project management skills to manage their time and prioritize tasks effectively.
8. Analytical skills: A product designer should have strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data from user research, usability testing, and other sources to inform design decisions.