Product Designer

Cprvision; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Cprvision, a leading global marine software company, seeks a Product Designer to create impactful software solutions for the marine industry. The role involves user research, design thinking, and collaboration to ensure exceptional user experiences. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and work-life balance in a remote-first environment.

Benefits

Remote first work environment

Flexible start and end times

Competitive paid time off

Holistic health and wellness benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Performance Bonus

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Experience in usability testing and design iteration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research through interviews and surveys.
• Facilitate design thinking workshops for innovative solutions.
• Create wireframes and prototypes based on user feedback.

Skills

User-centered design

Collaboration

Usability testing

Prototyping

Problem-solving

Education

Design Certifications

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

JIRA

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Summary:

Get to know us!

We’re a small start-up turned global leader in the marine software space, now serving many of the world’s largest maritime software companies worldwide.

Our team believes in a culture of delivery, focused on creating success for our customers and employees, and we’re always looking for talented people who want to make an impact and have fun doing it.

We’re proud to have built a company with global reach while still staying true to our small company roots and values. We live and work centrally from Victoria, BC, but operate globally with staff in leading cities around the world.

Make your impact with a rapidly growing Marine Software business!

Job Description:

Role:

As a Product Designer, you play a crucial role in designing intuitive and impactful software solutions tailored to the unique needs of the marine industry. Your work involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences that drive business success.

What you are responsible for:

User Research:

• Conduct in-depth interviews and surveys with users to gather insights on their needs and challenges.

• Analyze user data and feedback to identify patterns and areas for improvement.

• Create user personas and journey maps to visualize user experiences and guide design decisions.

Design Thinking:

• Facilitate design thinking workshops to brainstorm and ideate innovative solutions.

• Develop and iterate on design concepts through sketching, wireframing, and prototyping.

• Apply user-centered design principles to ensure solutions are both functional and appealing.

Wireframing and Prototyping:

• Create low-fidelity wireframes to outline the basic structure and layout of new features.

• Develop interactive prototypes to test and validate design concepts with users.

• Refine designs based on user feedback and usability testing results.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers to align design solutions with business objectives and product roadmaps.

• Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs are technically feasible and implemented accurately.

• Communicate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders through presentations and documentation.

Usability Testing:

• Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions.

• Analyze usability test results and identify areas for improvement.

• Iterate on designs based on usability testing feedback to enhance user experience.

Design Systems:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system to ensure consistency across all products.

• Document design guidelines, patterns, and components for use by the design and development teams.

• Continuously update and evolve the design system to accommodate new features and design trends.

Market Insights and Industry Knowledge:

• Stay informed about the latest design trends, tools, and technologies relevant to the marine industry.

• Attend industry conferences, workshops, and webinars to expand knowledge and network with peers.

• Share insights and best practices with the team to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What you bring to the team:

Technical Acumen:

• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and other relevant software.

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.

• Ability to create interactive prototypes and wireframes to test and validate design concepts.

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to effectively communicate with engineering teams.

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

• Ability to engage in technical discussions with development teams, architects, and engineers.

• Working knowledge using JIRA, Confluence and Microsoft 365 product suite.

Business Acumen:

• Strong understanding of product and software development lifecycle and market trends.

• Ability to conduct user research and translate insights into actionable design solutions.

• Experience in managing design projects, timelines, and deliverables to meet business objectives.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent communication skills to articulate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and marketers.

• Ability to present design concepts and solutions effectively to diverse audiences.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply design thinking methodologies to create innovative solutions.

• Experience in conducting usability testing and iterating designs based on feedback.

• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative, user-centered solutions.

• Self-motivated and innovative team player – you take charge and drive change!

Certifications and Training:

• Design Certifications: Relevant certifications in UX/UI design, human-computer interaction, or relevant experience.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Maritime Industry Knowledge.

Who you are:

Goal-Oriented: You set and achieve ambitious goals, understanding their strategic importance to the company's success that drives broader business outcomes and long-term vision.

Self-Motivated: You take ownership of your work and ensure timely delivery, demonstrating a high level of autonomy, while overseeing the entire product lifecycle, requiring greater initiative and leadership.

Communication Skills: Your communication is clear, concise, and impactful, tailored to diverse audiences, including executives and stakeholders, requiring you to navigate complex organizational dynamics and influence at higher levels.

Versatility: You thrive both on your own and as part of a team and you strong at engaging cross-functionally.

People Skills: You enjoy interacting with customers and stakeholders, building strong relationships to gather insights and drive product success while prioritizing strategic partnerships and customer advocacy.

Ownership: You take responsibility for your role and drive initiatives forward, demonstrating a high level of accountability, owning the overall product strategy and vision.

Problem-Solver: You approach challenges with critical thinking and creativity, making data-driven decisions.

Forward-Thinking: You push the boundaries of innovation and design, anticipating market trends and opportunities that drive future product direction and growth.

Quality Work: You consistently deliver high-quality work, ensuring the product meets high standards and user experience.

Resourceful: You find or create the tools and processes necessary for success to implement strategic improvements across the product lifecycle.

Team Player: You motivate and support those you interact with to drive collective success.

Attention to Detail: You balance detail orientation with strategic oversight. You are highly organized and meticulous, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

You Learn by Doing: You embrace hands-on learning and continuously seek new knowledge, staying ahead of industry trends, and cultivate a broad and deep understanding of the market and technology landscape.

What it's like to work at Helm Operations

First and foremost , we value diversity, equity and inclusion. Together, we all create a unique combination of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. We have various interest Slack channels for books, plants, skincare, furry friends, TV shows, you name it. Whatever your quirk is, you will feel at home here.

Secondly, we believe flexibility allows us to bring our best selves to work. We trust each other to get our job done on our own terms. We have employees working remotely across Canada, Brazil, Peru, Spain, Poland and Singapore.

And as much as we value connection at work, we also believe in work/life balance.

People here love being their authentic selves, contributing unique experiences, sharing ideas, perspectives, and intellectual curiosity. We’d love for you to join us.

Work from home. Work from here. Work from anywhere.

Benefits/ Perks:

• Remote first work environment (If you are in Victoria, BC and would like to go into the office, we are centrally located in the heart of downtown)

• Flexible start and end times (must be available during core business hours)

• Competitive paid time off to recharge and rejuvenate

• Celebrate your birthday with a day off or another day off in lieu if it falls during a holiday

• 7 Floater days off (North America only)

• Holistic health and wellness benefits from day 1: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision

• Wellness reimbursement for selected activities after 3 months

• Corporate discount on selected fitness memberships

• Dedicated non-work Slack channels to build engagement and relationships

• Bi-weekly and quarterly team-building events

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Options after 6 months

• Performance Bonus

• Learning & development opportunities (Education Reimbursement as well as in-house learning journeys available based on your role

*Salary is subject to your relevant skills, experience, and capabilities as well as your location* *Research has shown that women & under-represented minorities read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don’t meet every single one. This list represents what we are ideally looking for, but we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet everything 100%. Everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strengths and potential. *

Helm is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer where everyone is welcome. Everyone brings a different personal story and perspective, and this diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences is where our greatest ideas come from. We welcome people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations to make us an even more vibrant company. We want everyone to bring their authentic selves here, to share our values, shape our vision, drive innovation, and become part of a culture we celebrate every day.

• Job Type: Full-time

  Pay: $120,000.00-$126,400.00 CAD per year

  Additional pay:

  • Bonus pay

  Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Dental care

  • Employee assistance program

  • Extended health care

  • Flexible schedule

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision care

  • Work from home

  Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

  Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1

About Us

Since 1999, Helm Operations has been developing software to help maritime companies better organize their operations and optimize their business intelligence. Our operations are based on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. As we’ve continued to grow, we’ve expanded our presence internationally and opened offices in Singapore and South America. We are the creator of Helm CONNECT, the world’s fastest-growing marine software platform, now trusted by more than 250 companies globally. Our brand promise is to connect the marine industry like no other technology company, so we strive to make our software, service and culture reflect that promise.

Helm Operations is an equal opportunity employer, we recruit, hire, train, promote and provide all other privileges of employment to qualified people without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, citizenship status, ethnicity, familial status, religion, sexual orientation or any other classification for which discrimination is prohibited.