Product Designer

Spring Venture Group

Product Designer

Kansas City, MO +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    OVERVIEW

    The Product Designer contributes to the UI/UX design of one or more SVG products, working collaboratively with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of design solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping the design of our products and contributing to design excellence within the organization.

    ** Candidates must currently be in the Kansas City area and be able to work hybrid in our office in downtown Kansas City. We are unable to sponsor for this role, this includes candidates with their OPT or EAD.**

    REPORTS TO

    The Product Designer reports to the Manager, Product Design in the Enterprise Portfolio & Product Management (EPPM) department.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    The essential duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

    • Conduct user research: Plan and execute user research activities, including usability testing, surveys, and user interviews, to understand personas, user flows, and journey maps
    • Advocate for the user experience: Champion user-centered design principles in daily work, promoting empathy and user focus in design decisions
    • Collaborate with cross-functional delivery teams: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and strategy teams to ensure alignment between business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility while supporting projects through delivery
    • Partner with stakeholders: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand user needs, document requirements, and communicate design decisions
    • Develop UI prototypes: Create interactive prototypes and wireframes using Figma and other industry tools to communicate design concepts and gather feedback from stakeholders
    • Contribute to design systems: Help develop and maintain UI style guides and design systems to ensure consistency across all products
    • Support design strategy & operations: Contribute to the organizational design system, design principles, and processes under the guidance of the Product Design Manager
    • Stay current with industry trends: Analyze user data, feedback, performance metrics, competitors, and industry trends to recommend improvements to the user experience
    • Additional responsibilities as assigned

    The SVG behaviors are listed below:

    • Be Aware (Emotional Intelligence)
    • Be Open & Honest (Communication)
    • Be a Team Player (Teamwork and Collaboration)Be Accomplished (Drive for Results)
    • Be the Example (Develop Self & Empower People)
    • Be Forward Thinking (Strategic Thinking)
    • Be a Problem Solver (Continuous Improvement)
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree; or relevant work experience
    • 3+ years relevant work experience
    • Must include a portfolio link on your resume for consideration

    Skills/Specialties:

    • Proficient in developing design systems
    • Modeling, wireframing, prototyping software (i.e. Figma, Lucidchart, etc…)
    • Proficient in understanding a variety of agile methodologies (i.e. Scrum, Kanban).
    • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
    • Analytical thinking and problem solving.
    • Detail oriented

    Additional Information

    • Competitive compensation Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after a short waiting period
    • 401k matching program
    • Generous paid time off program with an additional company break during the holidays
    • Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
    • Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (health & well-being on and off the job) Rewards and Recognition
    • Maternity and Parental Leave Training program and ongoing support throughout your entire Spring Venture Group career
    • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture
    • Optional enrollment options include HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent life insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Travel Assist, and Legal plans

    Spring Venture Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Locations
    Jacksonville, FL • Kansas City, MO