Senior Product Designer (Onsite, Islamabad, USD salary)

HR POD Careers; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in Islamabad is seeking a Product Designer with 5-7 years of experience. The role involves driving the design strategy for developer-centric products, creating a scalable design system, and conducting user research for enhanced developer experiences. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in Figma and Adobe XD, along with a solid understanding of front-end technologies. This opportunity emphasizes collaboration with product management and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in product design, focusing on developer tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe XD.
• Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant design work.

Responsibilities

• Drive design strategy for developer-focused products.
• Create a holistic design vision aligning with technical goals.
• Establish design principles for technical user personas.
• Architect a scalable design system for various platforms.
• Conduct in-depth user research targeting developer experiences.

Skills

Product design experience

Proficiency in Figma

Understanding of front-end development

Proficiency in Adobe XD

Knowledge of design accessibility standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of product design experience, with a strong focus on developer tools or technical products
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, including component libraries and design systems
• Proficiency in Adobe XD
• Solid front-end development knowledge, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Portfolio showcasing work on complex design systems and developer-centric interfaces
• Familiarity with design accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance)
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies and developer workflows
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Drive the end-to-end design strategy for company's developer-focused products
• Create a holistic design vision that aligns with the company's product and technical goals
• Establish and evangelize design principles that resonate with technical user personas
• Architect a comprehensive, scalable design system that serves both internal teams and external developer users
• Develop modular, flexible design components that can adapt across different platforms and use cases
• Implement design tokens and systematic approach to color, typography, spacing, and interaction patterns
• Conduct in-depth user research specifically targeting developer experience (DevX)
• Create detailed user personas and journey maps for developer tools
• Develop data-driven design strategies that solve real developer pain points
• Work closely with product management, engineering, and developer relations teams
• Bridge the gap between design aesthetics and technical functionality
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align design and technical strategies
• Build a design practice that emphasizes continuous learning and design thinking
• Mentor junior designers with a focus on technical design skills
• Develop design review processes that promote constructive feedback and innovation