Senior Product Designer

About the Role

The design challenge at Partly is significant, with a focus on creating experiences that are both functional and user-friendly. You will be working closely with your PM and engineering counterparts to ensure that the design solutions you create meet the needs of the business and the users.

As a senior product designer, you will be expected to bring a strong point of view to the design process, while also being open to feedback and collaboration. Your ability to communicate complex design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role.

What You Will Do

• Define the experience for a complex product area, including parts cataloguing, search and discovery, buyer workflows, and marketplace experiences
• Design intuitive and human-centered experiences that meet the needs of professionals in the replacement parts industry
• Collaborate with your PM and engineering counterparts to ensure that design solutions meet the needs of the business and the users
• Develop prototypes and high-fidelity designs that hold up in production, not just in Figma
• Make hard trade-offs between speed, quality, and technical feasibility
• Contribute to the design system and shared patterns to ensure that your best experience decisions scale beyond your own product area
• Give direct, specific feedback in critique to help other designers, PMs, and engineers work better
• Work closely with your PM and engineering counterparts in a fast-moving environment where shipping fast matters
• Understand the codebase and data model well enough to know what's possible, and advocate for the experience that matters most within those constraints
• Design search and discovery experiences where a wrong match has real consequences
• Bring a strong point of view on what the experience should be to your PM and engineering lead

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on creating complex and intuitive user experiences
• Strong product and business judgment, with the ability to reason from first principles
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to design intuitive and human-centered experiences that meet the needs of professionals in the replacement parts industry
• Strong understanding of design principles, including user experience, interaction design, and visual design
• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Ability to develop prototypes and high-fidelity designs that hold up in production
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make hard trade-offs between speed, quality, and technical feasibility
• Experience with design systems and shared patterns, with the ability to contribute to the design system and ensure that your best experience decisions scale beyond your own product area

Nice to Have

• Experience with Excel, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and make informed design decisions
• Experience with design for complex systems, including replacement parts industry
• Knowledge of front-end development principles, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with agile development methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban
• Certification in design, including UX design or product design

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work on a complex and challenging design problem, with the potential to make a real impact on the replacement parts industry
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a team of experienced designers, PMs, and engineers
• Flexible working hours, with the ability to work remotely
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
• Access to the latest design tools and technologies, including Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with the potential for equity and bonuses
• Opportunity to work with a talented and experienced team, with a focus on creating intuitive and human-centered experiences
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance, including bonuses and promotions

• Make sure to highlight your ability to design complex and intuitive user experiences, with a focus on the replacement parts industry.
• Emphasize your experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and your ability to develop prototypes and high-fidelity designs.
• Showcase your strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Be prepared to discuss your design process, including how you approach complex design challenges and how you make informed design decisions.
• Highlight your experience with design systems and shared patterns, and your ability to contribute to the design system and ensure that your best experience decisions scale beyond your own product area.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process, including about the design team, the company culture, and the opportunities for growth and development.
• Make sure to follow up after the interview, with a thank-you note or email, to express your interest in the role and the company.