Operations Technology Product Designer

Socotra, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Flexible paid time off

18 weeks paid parental leave

Subsidized commuter benefits

Job summary

Socotra, Inc. is seeking a passionate Product Designer to join our Montreal office and work with Lyft’s micromobility Operations Technology team. You will be responsible for enhancing the platform that coordinates global operations, creating features that streamline transportation systems.

This role requires involvement at every product development step from brainstorming to execution, utilizing your interaction and visual design skills. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 6 years in UX and UI design, with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

The expected base pay for this position ranges from CAD $112,000 to CAD $140,000, plus equity and benefits, with a hybrid work model facilitating flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in UX/UI design for web and mobile.
• Experience working with Engineers, Product and Program Managers.
• Expertise in designing innovative products on desktop and mobile.
• Ability to collaborate in a low-ego, highly collaborative environment.
• Excitement about working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup setting.

Responsibilities

• Problem solve and explore divergent ideas iteratively.
• Plan strategically with product and engineering to define the team's future.
• Influence product design through research and data.
• Present design work and articulate the design rationale effectively.
• Create an end-to-end experience collaborating across teams.

Skills

UX

UI

HCI

Figma

User research methods

Oral and written communication

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Product Designer to join our Montreal office to work on Lyft’s micromobility Operations Technology team.

As a member of the Operations Technology team, you’ll be responsible for evolving the platform that drives the global on-the-ground operations of our business. You’ll design features used in warehouses, vans, and on-the-ground to make our transportation systems reliable. You’ll confront complex technical challenges and advocate for experiences that delight operators and promote efficiency.

As a product designer at Lyft, you will be involved at every step of product development, from brainstorming broad ideas to ensuring design quality through launch, using interaction, visual, and product thinking skills. You will own the design of features within the core rider experience for our bike and scooter riders, within the Lyft app and market-specific apps.

Responsibilities:

• Problem solve, think big, and explore divergent concepts/ideas while understanding how to converge and build iteratively towards your vision.
• Plan strategically and think tactically as a partner with product and engineering to define the future of the team.
• Influence the shape of the product with research and data while executing design work using high quality wireframes, mockups, user journeys, and cross-platform interactive prototypes.
• Advocate for design by sharing your work and presenting cross-functionally, while being able to precisely articulate design rationale.
• Inspire the entire team (including your cross-functional partners) by bringing new ideas to the table.
• Create a unified, end-to-end experience through close collaboration with team members from across the Product and Marketing Design Teams.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience working in UX, UI, HCI related field with experience working on web and mobile design
• Experience working with a lean team of Engineers, Product Managers and Program Managers
• Experience designing innovative products for desktop and mobile
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with user research methods and analysis
• Expertise with Figma and other prototyping tools
• Excellence in design craft
• Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, cross-functional team
• Excited about working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Pet benefitsAccess to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.

The expected base pay range for this position in the Montreal area is CAD $112,000 - CAD $140,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.

This job fills an existing vacancy.