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Product Designer

Skiptown

Product Designer

Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WE ARE LOOKING FOR A UI/UX DESIGNER TO JOIN US IN REVOLUTIONIZING THE PET INDUSTRY.

    WHO WE ARE: 

    Skiptown is on a mission to make the lives of pets and their people easier, and even more fun, through a fully integrated pet services platform. A dog social club, Skiptown is the first tech-enabled, premium pet services ecosystem offering first class fun for pups and people. Our 24,000 sq ft flagship location in South End offers dog daycare, boarding and a social bar - and will soon expand to include retail, veterinary, grooming, training and transportation services. 

    WHO YOU ARE: 

    You are someone who makes an impact and adds value, always. You have a passion for making the complex simple through innovative design, and are experienced in UI/UX design, visual design, prototyping, and user testing. You're a passionate champion for the user but also know how to factor business considerations into your design goals.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO:

    • Lead the design process for all of the Skiptown tech products
    • Participate in user discovery process for potential new features and products
    • Support user testing of new products and features
    • Review the implementation of designs by the tech team
    • Find ways to add small touches to our digital products that “surprise and delight” our clients
    • Help shape product roadmap based on insights from Skiptown software users
    • Expand the visual experience of our existing Skiptown brand, including the digital products, physical space, and marketing assets

    WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

    • At least 2 years of UI/UX design experience 
    • A proven track record of success in building engaging products and a portfolio that showcases your work
    • Top-notch skills in interaction design and visual design
    • Experience leading user testing and research sessions and translating that feedback into actionable tasks
    • A deep understanding of software usability principles
    • Experience working with developers and translating designs for development needs
    • Excellent communication skills and comfort having discussions with users, engineers, and executives
    • Experience designing using both quantitative and qualitative data points

    EXTRA CREDIT!

    • You've mastered website design
    • You're an expert illustrator
    • You've created a brand identity from scratch
    • Your poster and flyer designs turn heads wherever they're placed
    • You know how to design a killer t-shirt or bandana
    • You're familiar with Figma

    MORE INFORMATION:

    • This role is based in Charlotte, NC
    • Skiptown offers a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
    • Dog-friendly office!
    • Free dog daycare
    • Unlimited vacation policy
    • PURPLE swag