Senior Product Designer – Innovate NJ

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

📋 Description

• Develop design concepts, prototypes, and mockups for mobile and web interfaces tailored to the needs of New Jersey residents.

• Construct visual frameworks that include design sketches, wireframes, journey maps, and other guides for product development.

• Conduct comprehensive user research from start to finish, utilizing modern methodologies and tools to uncover insights and solutions.

• Address complex challenges through human-centered design, agile development methodologies, and data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other team members to transform UX/UI designs into products developed iteratively.

• Take into account content requirements and work alongside content designers to ensure clear, user-focused text.

• Engage with a variety of stakeholders and subject matter experts to define new features and refine existing capabilities.

• Facilitate collaborative workshops to convey user needs and engage with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Mentor and inspire modern visual design, UX/UI, and resident research practices within the team and across the State.

• Promote user adoption and engagement while delivering solutions for a diverse audience of New Jersey users.

• Contribute to office-wide initiatives and participate in stand-up meetings.

• Undertake additional responsibilities that advance the mission of the New Jersey Innovation Authority.

• Report directly to the Product Design Director and collaborate with Initiative Directors to ensure alignment with broader initiative strategies.

• Operate independently with a significant degree of autonomy in a startup-like environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product design, UI/UX design, or a related field.

• Prior experience in civic technology is highly preferred.

• A portfolio that showcases product design work, including both the process and final outputs.

• Expert-level proficiency with Figma, encompassing advanced prototyping, design systems, and collaboration tools.

• Experience in iteratively developing digital products or services as part of a cross-functional team.

• Skills in planning and conducting user research through user interviews, usability tests, surveys, and behavioral metrics.

• Ability to define user needs and experience goals using personas, storyboards, scenarios, and flowcharts.

• Proficiency in prototyping designs at various fidelity levels, including wireframes, clickable prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.

• Experience in drafting clear English copy or collaborating with content designers.

• Familiarity with working alongside engineers to create live prototypes in code.

• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, with the ability to mentor others.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• Candidates may need to pass a background check and complete additional application and onboarding procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace.

• At-will employment status.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.