Senior Product Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Take the lead in driving product initiatives from their inception to the user interface stage.

• Manage design projects comprehensively, covering all aspects from concept and scoping to user flows, UI, release, and follow-up.

• Initiate discovery processes by determining necessary features, addressing user requirements, and analyzing competitors along with industry best practices.

• Collaborate with Research, Product Management, and Development teams to leverage insights, align business objectives, and confirm technical viability.

• Draft precise design specifications and conduct design quality assurance to ensure alignment with both design intent and the Kinsta Design System.

• Articulate design choices, resolve conflicts in design and product, seek feedback or mediation when necessary, and communicate trade-offs effectively.

• Occasionally assume the role of Project Owner during the delivery phase, ensuring progress is communicated and releases are coordinated.

• Cultivate an in-depth understanding of the MyKinsta product, including its personas, use cases, and UI-level solutions.

• Maintain design excellence in areas such as design thinking, problem-solving, usability, UX, and UI.

• Engage in design critiques and contribute to the maintenance and evolution of the Kinsta Design System.

• Manage stakeholder relationships, provide UX insights, and work collaboratively with Research, Product Management, Development, and other teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of practical experience as a Product or UX Designer.

• Proven track record of delivering products and features from inception to production.

• Capability to oversee a project independently.

• Experience in a Software as a Service (SaaS) product environment.

• Hands-on experience in research, problem definition, ideation and facilitation, UI creation, and partnership in delivery.

• Proficient in using Figma at an expert level.

• Experience in working with and maintaining a design system.

• A portfolio showcasing at least one case study that illustrates a project from problem statement to delivered solution, highlighting process and decision-making.

• Solid understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Familiarity with technical feasibility and comfort in using an Inspector.

• Demonstrated proactivity and initiative.

• Professional-level English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Bonus: experience with hosting or web infrastructure products.

• Bonus: experience with technical products aimed at developers or technology-oriented users.

• Bonus: experience within the WordPress ecosystem.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual remote expense allowance.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Paid parental leave.

• Annual professional development budget, accessible after one year with Kinsta.

• Sabbatical leave available after three years with Kinsta and every three years thereafter.

• Location-specific healthcare benefits, including vision and dental coverage for employees based in the USA, UK, Canada, and Hungary.

• Pension plan available for employees hired in the UK.

• 401k contributions for employees based in the USA.