Opportunity Snapshot
We’re hiring a Senior Product Designer to take on a pivotal role in shaping the design and user experience of our core products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to own projects, showcase your skills and creativity, and make a tangible impact on our customers and their clients. From conceptualizing and prototyping new features to iterating on existing designs, you’ll help define the look, feel, and overall experience of Pixieset’s applications. You’ll collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and the leadership team throughout the entire product development process while working alongside a team of talented and passionate Designers.
As a product dedicated to creative professionals, we place immense value on exceptional UX and recognize that our visually stunning and elegantly simple design is paramount to our success. We refer to this as ‘Pixiedust’ - the magic that emerges through meticulous iteration and polishing, ultimately winning over our users and setting us apart in the industry.
Pixieset is the market leader in software for photography businesses, and as we expand our market presence and product suite, we're continuing to scale our Design team to drive the next phase of growth. If you are passionate about design and obsessed with delivering exceptional user experiences, we invite you to join our growing Design team and be part of this exciting journey.
Your Impact
- Lead the design of product features and user experiences
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and communicate design concepts and solutions
- Utilize and contribute to the design system to build a cohesive product
- Develop and deliver the UX vision and solution for one or more of our core products
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
- Contribute strategic thinking to product features and the roadmap
- Ensure that design solutions are technically feasible and align with company goals
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to other designers on the team
- Participate in and/or lead user interviews and research to better understand customer needs
- Mentor and provide constructive feedback to designers to help them improve their designs and their craft
- Contribute to and positively shape the design team’s culture through collaboration, feedback, and process iteration
Role Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Designer
- Experience designing SaaS products for SMB or Consumers
- Experience mentoring and providing constructive feedback to designers
- Experience leading the design of complex product features and user experiences
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills and experience in product design
- Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
- Strong business sense, user-centered design principles and design thinking
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a high level of attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership
What We Offer
- Hybrid work environment (2 in-office days per week)
- 4 weeks of annual vacation & paid time off for office holiday closure
- RRSP matching
- $2,000 annual health & lifestyle spending account
- $1,000 annual education budget
- $1,000 annual charitable donation matching
- Comprehensive benefits: extended health, critical illness, long-term disability & life insurance
- Company-issued MacBook & home office budget
- Anniversary rewards & complimentary Pixieset premium account
- Team-building activities & company-wide events
The typical salary range for this position is: CAD $97,850 - $134,400 annually. Salary offered will be based on skills, experience and market data.
Working at Pixieset
We’re dedicated to providing photographers and creative professionals with the tools they need to showcase their talent and grow their business. We offer a unique all-in-one platform that allows users to easily create and share stunning online galleries, sell their finished work, build an online presence, and manage their business.
Our culture is dynamic, collaborative, and encourages continuous learning and growth. Ideas and feedback are always welcomed and employees are encouraged to share their skills and knowledge with the team. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we are passionate about technology and providing simple solutions to complex challenges.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented and passionate individuals, and make a real impact on the success of the company as we execute our ambitious product roadmap.
We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work™, Best Workplace in Technology™, and Best Workplace for Inclusion™. We love what we do, and we love the people we work with. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of our keys for success. We believe that talent is talent and having many different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences makes for a stronger team, product, and company.
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