Product Designer

3014 Seequent ULC; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based work mode

Job summary

Seequent seeks a Product Designer II to join our Drilling portfolio, partnering with Product Managers and Engineers to craft intuitive software from discovery to implementation. You will balance user needs with security, accessibility, and regulatory requirements across desktop and cloud environments.

You will conduct user research, create wireframes in Figma, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate and refine solutions that meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in product design or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a product design role within software.
• Strong understanding of users and customer interactions.
• Proficiency with design methods, tools and processes including Figma.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and user behaviours across the Drilling portfolio.
• Conduct generative research with Product Managers and translate data into design improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineers to test and iterate designs with users.
• Design desktop and cloud experiences, selecting appropriate patterns from concept to prototype.
• Assess usability and accessibility against requirements.

Skills

Product Design

User Research

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

About Us:

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 II, you will be an integral part of a team directly connected to our customers, partnering with Product Managers and Engineers to design intuitive, engaging software experiences across the Drilling portfolio and Seequent product suite. You will contribute from discovery and research through prototyping, validation, and implementation, balancing user needs with business, accessibility, security, and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Build a proficient understanding of customer needs and user behaviours across the Drilling portfolio and Seequent product suite.

Partner with Product Managers to conduct generative research, develop models of user behaviour, and translate research and product usage data into design improvements.

Collaborate with Product Managers, subject matter experts, and Engineers to test design concepts with users and incorporate feedback into evolving solutions.

Design user experiences for desktop and cloud environments, selecting appropriate tools, methods, and design patterns from concept through prototype.

Evaluate design alternatives against usability, accessibility, performance, security, brand, and applicable legislative or regulatory requirements.

Create polished visual and interaction designs, wireframes, and mock-ups using Figma, applying strong colour, typography, layout, and user-flow principles.

Plan and facilitate user research activities, collect and analyse data, and support the synthesis of insights, reports, and presentations.

Assess the usability and accessibility of existing, proposed, and competitor experiences to establish benchmarks and recommend actions.

Build high-trust, cross-functional relationships with Product Management, Engineering, Developers, Sales, Customer Experience, Marketing, and peers in Product Design.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Product Design or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience working in a Product Design team within a commercial software product company.

Proficient knowledge of product customers and users, with experience supporting customer and user interactions as part of a Product Design team.

Proficient knowledge of the segments and industries served by the product, with developing knowledge of relevant software products and domains.

Strong capability with product design methods, tools, applications, and processes, including expertise in Figma.

Experience performing varied, sometimes complex and non-routine design work using a methodical approach, sound judgement, and creative problem-solving.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence colleagues, users, customers, suppliers, and partners.

The ability to work under general direction, plan and monitor your own work within deadlines, use discretion on complex issues, and elevate when appropriate.

A commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with appropriate working knowledge of security, privacy, and ethics in non-routine work.

Additional Information

Work from the local office 3 or more days per week – Seequent calls this Work Mode Office-based #LI-CG2.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Seequent (Bentley) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training.

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About Seequent

At Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, we build world-leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organisations understand the underground.