DigitalOcean is seeking a mid- to senior-level product designer to create simplicity in a complex world by designing intuitive and cohesive user experiences for their Platform-as-a-Service product
Requirements
- Expertise in various design disciplines, including visual design, development, research, usability testing, and content strategy
- T-Shaped Skills: Expertise in various design disciplines
- Accessibility Advocate and User-Centric: Prioritize accessible design and understand the needs of both technical and non-technical users
- Lifelong Learner and Tech-Savvy: Stay updated with the latest in design systems, continuously pursue learning, and have a keen interest in technical products and their design challenges
- Stakeholder Savvy and Adaptable: Gain buy-in from multiple stakeholders, keep them informed about impactful changes, and adjust strategies and roles as needed to meet business demands
- Future-Focused: Shape the future of design at DigitalOcean with a deep understanding of modern processes and operational models
- Experienced and Versatile: Bring relevant experience from similar businesses and work on both broadly defined concepts and narrowly defined, tactical deliverables
Responsibilities
- Spearhead Innovation: Design intuitive and cohesive user experiences that are engaging, straightforward, and secure
- Empower Users: Focus on human-centered design principles to enhance user capabilities and respect their needs, driving satisfaction and aligning with strategic goals
- Drive DO Simple: Transform complexity into clarity, ensuring interactions are intuitive and user-friendly
- Ensure Relevance: Create contextually relevant experiences for users of varying technical proficiency, addressing the evolving needs of developers and their teams
- Foster Enjoyment: Make development delightful by creating engaging and enjoyable experiences, encouraging continuous innovation and positivity across the team
- Move DO Fast: Embrace the DO Fast philosophy to rapidly develop and implement designs, ensuring quick, efficient, and user-friendly experiences
- Design End-to-End User Flows: Create complete experiences that address current and future user needs and pain points
Other
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in product design or a related field
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
- Remote work arrangement available
