Principal Product Designer

Optomi; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a Principal Product Designer, where your expertise in UX and product design will drive innovation. This role offers the chance to shape exceptional customer experiences through cutting-edge design methodologies. You'll lead substantial design projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to transformational products. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and are passionate about user-centered design, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a groundbreaking team that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product design experience in digital media.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and UX work.
• Ability to influence and challenge design processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and redesign customer-facing websites and mobile apps.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine designs based on feedback.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

UX Design

Product Design

Prototyping

Project Management

Communication Skills

User-Centered Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Interaction Design

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

InVision

Principle

Framer

Job description

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Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Optomi, in partnership with a premier partner in the telecommunications & technology industry, is seeking a Principal Product Designer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transformational products & services through cutting-edge design and design thinking methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in UX and product design, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative drive to create exceptional customer experiences.

This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking team operating as an innovation-driven startup within a larger organization. Our mission is to craft irresistible experiences and desirable products by identifying and addressing unmet customer needs. In a fast-paced, creative environment, our people are the key to our success. Bring your energy, curiosity, and passion for delivering the best customer experience.

*Required: Strong portfolio showcasing design and UX work, with a proven track record of leading substantial design projects*

As a Product Design Lead, you will:

• Design and redesign diverse experiences and products, ranging from customer-facing websites and mobile apps to internal tools.
• Act as the creative point-of-contact and project lead for UX design projects, collaborating with teammates and internal stakeholders to guide activities, strategies, and timelines.
• Use storytelling, UX principles, and prototypes to convey the vision, flow, and features of the products you design.
• Collaborate with UX designers, researchers, and other internal teams to generate ideas and refine designs based on feedback.
• Partner with developers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are executed effectively.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Lead and facilitate design workshops with clients and partners as needed.

Required Experience & Skills

• 7+ years of product design experience across digital media.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and UX work, with a proven track record of leading substantial design projects.
• Proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Principle, and Framer.
• Experience with concept ideation, design strategy, and rapid prototyping/testing.
• Knowledge or expertise in one or more of the following areas is a plus: visual design, machine learning, mobile applications, web applications, messaging interfaces, illustration, video/film production.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to think strategically and design holistic, compelling products for end users.
• Empathy for users and expertise in user-centered methodologies and design thinking.
• Leadership skills to influence and challenge cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong generative research mindset, including concept testing, usability testing, and rapid prototyping.
• Ability to conduct guerrilla research and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable with failure and iterative design processes.
• Experience launching MVPs and executing product strategy.
• Strong documentation and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge design processes with data-driven insights.
• Experience in innovation labs or agency-level design work preferred.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer-centric design. If you are passionate about shaping the future of user experiences and thrive in a high-energy environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team that’s transforming the way products are designed and delivered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Design, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications, and Design Services

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