Product Designer

Seequent Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Product Designer to join their dynamic team in Toronto. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Product Managers and Engineers to craft intuitive and engaging software experiences. Your expertise will be pivotal in user research, prototyping, and usability testing, ensuring that the products not only meet user needs but also align with business objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment and a supportive company culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health benefits package

Generous vacation

Yoga classes

Subsidized Headspace subscription

Wellness webinars

Free snacks and beverages

Barista quality coffee

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Global Employee Referral Program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Product Design within a software company.
• Proficient knowledge of user behavior and product usability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers to design user experiences.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate designs.

Skills

User Research

Prototyping

Visual Design

Interaction Design

Usability Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Product Design

Tools

Figma

Job description

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.

We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.

We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

The Role
As a Product Designer, you will form an integral part of a team that is directly connected to our customers, working in partnership with Product Managers and Engineers to design experiences into our software products that our customers will love. You will work on a variety of projects, from initial concept and discovery to final implementation, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Your expertise will contribute to creating intuitive, engaging, and beautiful products that meet user needs and business objectives.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
•Cultivate a proficient level of understanding of the needs of our customers and the behavior of our users, focusing on your portfolio (Geophysics) but also on Seequent’s product suite.
•In partnership with Product Managers, engage in user research to develop user personas and models of user behaviour.
•In partnership with Product Managers, SMEs and Engineers, engage in user experience testing to validate design concepts.
•Gain a proficient understanding of the policies, legislative and regulatory constraints the customer operates within and contribute to the compliance of product designs within these constraints.
•Select appropriate tools, methods, and design patterns to design user interactions with and experiences of a product, system, or service.
•Translate concepts into outputs and prototypes and captures user feedback or evaluation to improve designs in hybrid environment: desktop and cloud.
•Evaluate alternative design options and recommends designs taking into account performance, security, usability, and accessibility requirements.
•Evaluate design options and prototypes to obtain user feedback on requirements of developing systems, products, services, or devices.
•Evaluate the usability and accessibility of components and alternative designs. Administers a range of evaluations, recording data and feedback. Analyses evaluation data and recommends actions.
•Check systems, products, services, or devices for adherence to applicable standards, guidelines, style guides, and legislation.
•Evaluate the usability of existing or competitor systems to provide benchmark values and as input to design.
•Create visual designs, displaying an understanding of color theory, typography, and layout principles, to create a coherent and attractive design aesthetic.
•Create interaction designs, with fluid and natural user flows, ensuring that users can achieve their goals with efficiency and satisfaction.
•Create wireframes and mock-ups. Display expertise with standard design tools such as Figma.
•Conduct generative research for the development of systems, products, services, or devices.
•Plan own user research activities. Facilitate input from users and stakeholders.
•Collect and analyze user research data. Support synthesis of research and the creation of insights, reports, and presentations.
•Contribute to the selection of the user research approaches for projects and initiatives. Support the adoption of agreed approaches.
•Analyze user research, product usage, and customer success data and to create plans for improvement to the product design.

To be successful in this role, you should have:
•A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Product Design or a related field is essential.
•Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a Product Design team within a commercial software product company.
•Developing knowledge of the software products and domains which has been gained through deliberate effort.
•Proficient knowledge of customers and users of the product. Assists in interactions with users and customers as the member of a Product Design team.
•Proficient knowledge of the Segments and Industries served by the product.
•Proficient knowledge of Seequent and Bentley organizational structure and the position and role of the product design team.
•Plans and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines.
•Interacts with and influences colleagues. May oversee others or make decisions which impact routine work assigned to individuals or stages of projects. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers, and partners. Understands and collaborates on the analysis of user/customer needs and represents this in their work. Contributes fully to the work of teams by appreciating how own role relates to other roles.
•Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills when engaging on issues with colleagues, users/customers, suppliers, and partners.
•Understands and effectively applies appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes.
•Demonstrates judgement and a systematic approach to work.
•Effectively applies digital skills and explores these capabilities for their role.
•Learning and professional development — takes the initiative to develop own knowledge and skills by identifying and negotiating appropriate development opportunities.
•Security, privacy, and ethics — demonstrates appropriate working practices and knowledge in non-routine work. Appreciates how own role and others support appropriate working practices.

Office-based working environment, work from our Toronto Canada office two or more days per week. Our newly renovated Toronto office is centrally located in downtown and easily accessible by car or public transit. Located at the base of York Street on Queens Quay West we overlook beautiful Lake Ontario.

•We have the convenience of a grocery store, restaurants, and barber shop onsite.
•Health benefits package, generous vacation, regular yoga classes, fully subsidized subscription to Headspace, regular wellness webinars, and 24/7 EAP access to support employee wellbeing.
•We have adopted a hybrid model for working, including a flexible work from home program, with the opportunity to work in our safe, clean office, so you can create a work-life balance that is right for you.
•We enjoy the occasional treat too - Our offices provide free snacks, beverages, barista quality coffee machines! We have Team lunches and lots of celebratory cakes!
•Leverage our training and development to advance your skills, and progress your career.
•There are plenty of opportunities to build social connections with a diverse range of individuals, including our annual Hack Yeah! innovation event.
•Competitive compensation, reviewed regularly, plus the option to join our RRSP and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
•We offer our employees a Global Employee Referral Program, providing a personal bonus, as well as Seequent donating to an environmental tree planting organization.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.

Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!

Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

We aspire to be pioneers of positive change in the way organisations work with the underground. We work collaboratively, stay curious, make change happen and have a global impact. We bring our authentic selves to work and are enthusiastic about what we do. Plus, you can expect great benefits; these benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

If this posting gets you excited about joining Seequent please apply now!

For more information about everything Seequent, please visit Seequent.com.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today with a covering letter and CV.