Senior Product Designer, Transit Operations

Via; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Free medical plans

401K matching

Job summary

A leading transportation technology firm is seeking a Senior Product Designer to lead the design of their core product, impacting users globally. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong design skills, and is proficient in Figma. This role offers a salary ranging from $120,000 to $170,000 and comprehensive benefits, including medical plans and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital product design, with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Figma and high-fidelity prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to final implementation.
• Conduct user research and usability testing.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers.

Skills

Digital product design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Figma proficiency

Interaction design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design or HCI

Tools

Figma

Job description

Overview

Via is a global leader in smart transportation, using technology to revolutionize mobility worldwide. Our impact ranges from transforming individual daily commutes to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint—we're driven by ambitious goals. This is an opportunity to join a core team that's reshaping how mobility operates.

We are looking for a Senior Product Designer who can think strategically and excel in design implementation with a passion for craft and thrives on transforming complexity into intuitive experiences.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with top talent as part of our operator experiences team (VOC). You’ll play a key role in our company’s mission, working on our core product that directly impacts Via’s users around the world. We’re not just designing apps; we're reshaping the way people experience transportation in their everyday lives.

What you\'ll do:

• Lead the design process for significant product areas, spanning from initial concept to final implementation. Conduct user research, usability testing and work with analysts to gather insights that inform design decisions.
• Craft every detail of new product features, from idea to UX to pixel-perfect execution.
• Proactively identifies areas for improvement, effectively manages tradeoffs, and consistently delivers exceptional designs
• Promote product discovery and ideation.
• Create new patterns that are intuitive, practical, and convergent. Evolve our design system intentionally as we scale.
• Work through the entire lifecycle of the project and collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, engineers, and other stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• 5 + years of experience in digital product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in leading design projects from concept to launch.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design decisions and rationale clearly.
• Craftsmanship - You have a high bar for craft and quality in your work
• Experienced in working with complex systems and possesses a systems thinking mindset
• Proficient with Figma, and high-fidelity prototyping tool.
• Experience in motion and interaction design (advantage)
• Can-do approach, great social skills, and a team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to take ownership, work independently & be accountable for your work.
• Passionate about the option to help shape and improve the future of smart transportation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
• Salary Range: $120,000-$170,000
• We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching

About Via

Founded in 2012, Via pioneered the TransitTech category by using new technologies to develop public mobility systems — optimizing networks of buses, shuttles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles around the globe.

Building the world's most efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation network for all passengers — including those with limited mobility, those without smartphones, and unbanked populations — Via works with its partners to lower the costs of public transit while providing transportation options that rival the convenience of a personal car while reducing environmental impact.

At the intersection of transportation and technology, Via is a visionary market leader that combines software innovation with sophisticated service design and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves, providing technology in 650 communities and more than 35 countries and counting.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated at Via.

Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.