Product Designer (Mid-Senior)

Yellowbox; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowbox in Sydney is seeking a Product Designer to lead design initiatives that balance product vision with user needs. You will own the design process from ideation to final implementation, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional user experiences for graziers.

You will conduct user research, create wireframes, prototypes, and design systems in Figma, and push for accessible, MVP-focused interfaces within an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Design degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of product design experience in Agtech/environmental tech.
• Strong portfolio evidencing digital products.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams with PMs and engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience conducting user research (interviews/focus groups).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience building and owning design systems with engineering in Figma.

Responsibilities

• Own the design process from ideation to implementation within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Lead design initiatives to align product vision with user needs and business goals.
• Advocate for design systems, ensuring consistent and scalable UI components.
• Conduct research and testing to deeply understand user needs in grazing and environmental sectors.
• Analyze research data to inform user-centric design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups guiding product development.
• Produce high-quality design artifacts and rapid prototypes to test ideas.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, communicating design decisions clearly.
• Iterate designs based on feedback balancing user and technical needs.
• Advocate for customer-centric, jobs-to-be-done approaches.
• Design accessible and brand-aligned interfaces.
• Promote MVP approaches in an agile environment and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

User research

Wireframes

Prototyping

Design systems

Portfolio

Collaboration

Communication

Agile

Education

Design degree or equivalent

Tools

Figma

Component library

Job description

Job Description

Summary:

As a Product Designer, you will be responsible for leading design initiatives that align with both product vision and user needs. This role requires a balance between creativity and strategic thinking, ensuring that our products not only meet functional requirements but also deliver exceptional user experiences. You will own the design process from ideation to final implementation, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders. By conducting user research and testing, you will gain deep insights into the unique needs and challenges of graziers, shaping product designs that make a tangible impact on their operations.

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing our mission to enhance both grazing and environmental outcomes. Your work will contribute to the development of tools and solutions that allow graziers to manage their businesses more effectively while achieving sustainability goals. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the AgTech space, making a positive difference in the lives of primary producers while supporting broader environmental objectives

Responsibilities:

• Own the design process from ideation to implementation, contributing strategically within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Lead design initiatives to align product vision with business objectives and user needs.
• Advocate for design excellence, ensuring design systems and UI components are consistent and scalable.
• Conduct research and testing to deeply understand user needs, behaviours, and pain points in the grazing and environmental sectors.
• Analyse research data to inform user‑centric design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups that guide product development and align with user needs.
• Produce high‑quality design artifacts, using rapid prototyping to test and validate ideas.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, communicating design decisions effectively.
• Embrace an iterative approach, refining designs based on feedback while balancing user and technical needs.
• Advocate for the customer, ensuring designs are centred on understanding jobs‑to‑be‑done.
• Design accessible and consistent user interfaces that enhance usability and align with brand standards.
• Promote an MVP approach, focusing on user‑validated, tightly‑scoped designs in an agile environment.
• Stay updated on industry trends, actively seek feedback, and contribute innovative design ideas.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in product design, preferably in the Agtech, environmental, or related tech sectors
• Proven track record of designing successful digital products, evidenced by a strong portfolio
• Experience collaborating in cross‑functional teams including product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience conducting user research, interviews or focus groups
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven experience building and working with design systems in Figma and owning engagement with component library with Engineering