Sr. Product Designer - Map Viewer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing

Vacation leave 80 hours

Twelve paid holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Esri seeks an experienced UX/UI designer to craft and validate designs for ArcGIS Map Viewer, helping shape front-end capabilities for future Map Viewer experiences.

Join a collaborative team advancing enterprise SAAS design, accessibility, and localization while delivering user-centered interfaces across maps and geospatial tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise SAAS UX/UI design experience.
• Proficient with Figma and design systems.
• Experience with localization/internationalization.
• Strong accessibility knowledge (WCAG 2.0/Section 508).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Portfolio demonstrating multi-feature design work across products.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end mapping experiences for ArcGIS Map Viewer with participatory techniques.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify requirements and specs for features.
• Develop personas, journeys, IA diagrams, wireframes, visual design, and prototypes.
• Collaborate with SDK and engineering to shape front-end capabilities.
• Lead usability research and iterate designs with prototypes and developed products.
• Present holistic design solutions addressing business, brand, and user needs.
• Mentor junior designers and conduct design critiques.

Skills

User research

UX design

Communication

Collaboration

Geospatial UI design

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Figma

ArcGIS

Design systems

Job description

Come join our UX/UI team where you will craft and validate designs for ArcGIS Map Viewer while helping shape front-end capabilities that support future Map Viewer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with developers, product managers, and other cross-functional team members to design end-to-end mapping experiences using participatory and iterative design techniques
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify requirements and specifications for the development of new and established features
• Develop personas, user journeys, information architecture diagrams, wireframes, visual design and prototypes
• Collaborate with SDK and engineering partners to shape front-end capabilities, including SDK-level enhancements that support future Map Viewer experiences.
• Identify enhancements to product designs by conducting user research (usability testing, surveys, customer interviews, and more) with prototypes and fully developed projects for the Map Viewer
• Work with leadership and stakeholders to suggest and implement improvements for team processes
• Develop and present technical holistic design solutions that address business, brand, and user requirements in the form of wireframes and prototypes
• Be a design leader, ensuring that others understand the value and effectiveness of user-centered design by staying up to date on product design technologies and trends
• Conduct peer reviews, gather usability feedback, and quality assess implementations of your designs and the designs of others
• Effectively communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and the specifics of user centered design process to developers, engineers, product managers and other cross-functional team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with product design for enterprise SAAS, web-based applications, or similar experience
• Experience using Figma, Figma UI Kits, adhering to established pattern libraries and required frameworks
• Knowledge of or experience in localization or internationalization
• Experience with accessibility (WCAG 2.0/Section 508 Compliance) and a strong track record of collaborating with developers to address and resolve accessibility-related challenges
• Demonstrated self-ownership and initiative in exceeding responsibilities to drive impactful outcomes for the product and team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Embrace a collaborative, data-driven approach with empathy, fostering effective teamwork through a focus on shared goals and mutual respect
• An online portfolio that demonstrates your design abilities, how you think, interaction design, and a strong understanding of client objectives across multiple shipped features and products
• Bachelor's degree in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related field
• Master's degree in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related field
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing across various methods (such as moderated sessions, A/B testing, surveys)
• Ability to lead design critiques, communicate rationale effectively, and mentor junior designers through constructive feedback
• Strong grasp of geospatial applications or map-based UI design (bonus if with tools like ArcGIS or similar GIS platforms)
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• Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
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