The Company:
We’re Big Human, a New York City-based technology, design, and branding company. For over a decade, we’ve been solving complex problems, creating beautiful digital experiences, developing world-class brands, and building, launching, and selling our own products.
The Role:
We’re seeking a Senior Product Designer with 4-6 years of product design experience at an agency, studio, or in-house brand. It should be someone with first-class product design skills and the ability to see a platform, website, or app from discovery to wireframes, design, and launch. We’re looking for someone with strong visual design skills who can push brands to the digital space. You’ll be joining a great group of diverse designers with a collective goal of making the internet a better place.
Qualifications:
-A high-caliber portfolio showcasing a variety of products and demonstrating strong visual design, UI/UX, prototyping, typography, and visual hierarchy.
-Experience designing mobile apps and web products
-Ability to lead design projects from start to finish — including discovery, ideation, definition, design, and collaborating with engineers
-Experience planning and facilitating design workshops, client reviews, and user research
-Experience creating and maintaining design systems
-The ability to lead digital projects with autonomy and authority, and provide mentorship to members of the design team
-Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to collaborate
-Ability to present to stakeholders and articulate and defend design decisions
-A willingness to define and navigate ambiguity, pivoting quickly with changing priorities
-A proactive and open attitude with the ability to ask questions in times of uncertainty or ambiguity
-Comfort in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
-Figma expert knowledge and a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
Nice To Have:
-Illustration or crafting experience
-Branding experience
-Experience in motion graphics or 3D modeling software such as After Effects, Blender, Cinema4D, etc.
-Experience with other tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Framer, Webflow, etc.
-Passionate curiosity about the internet, design, trends, and culture
-An overall technical knowledge and general curiosity in future-forward tech
Benefits:
-Remote office structure
-Yearly team retreat
-Quarterly coworking events
-10 - 16 weeks of parental leave
-14 paid holidays
-Generous vacation time
-401(k) matching
-Summer Fridays
-Coworking Space stipend
-Shared experience stipend
-Internet credit
-Home office upgrade stipend
-Education stipend
-Donation matching
Environment:
Big Human is based in New York City, but all of our employees work remotely (and we do get together often). Some positions may require occasional travel. We are currently looking for US-based applicants only; this position will work EST hours.
How to Apply:
Ready to apply? Please include a cover letter alongside a resume and portfolio to jobs@bighuman.com
Big Human is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Opportunities for advancement exist, and Big Human is committed to helping all staff develop and grow.