Product Designer

Title: Product Designer – Beyond Mobile

Location: Palo Alto, CA and Portland, OR

Workplace: hybrid
JobDescription:

Backbone is looking for a talented product designer. The product designer role is responsible for designing our app experiences across our mobile application, and software experiences for large screens like TVs, tablets and more. You will collaborate with members of the Software team, Data Science, Product, Design, Core Gaming, Devices, and more to transform ideas into tangible results. Mastery in visual design, interaction design, and research best practices is essential, along with an in-depth understanding of design workflows and the nuances of launching a flexible application for multiple device platforms.

Work remotely from any location or join our teams at our offices in Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. Note: Our core hours are from 10 am to 2 pm PST.

Responsibilities

Own design problems from start to finish, from the initial concept to post-launch.

Craft high-fidelity mockups and produce detailed design specifications for engineers.

Develop and sustain a robust library of shared design components.

Refine designs based on both quantitative and qualitative feedback.

Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists to create captivating web experiences at scale.

Own our software experiences on large screens like tablets, TVs and more.

Qualifications

Experience shipping consumer applications for desktop, tablet or TVs.

A history of delivering top-tier design, knowing the specifics of each release phase, and proficiency in strategic decision-making.

Expertise in Figma & prototyping tools (Origami Studio, After Effects, etc.).

Proficiency in the Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).

Prior experience crafting products and experiences on web platforms.

Familiarity with mobile, desktop, and TV app design patterns.

Skills in steering team discussions and guiding decisions.

Demonstrated experience designing for a consumer audience.

Ability to articulate and visually present ideas effectively.

Requirements

6-8 years of experience shipping consumer products.

An online design portfolio will be required for this role.

Bonus points

Experience designing large screen experiences

A passion for gaming!

Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 a year