Sr. Product Designer

Aquent (United States); San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 125.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Open vacation policy

Motion-tracking technology culture

Zusammenfassung

Aquent is seeking a Senior Product Designer for our client in San Jose, CA. You will own end-to-end UX for a family-friendly, Android-based OS and supporting web platforms, focusing on onboarding, navigation, and ongoing engagement.

You will lead the design process from wireframes to high-fidelity specs, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to a scalable design system. Hybrid work options available across US time zones.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8+ years of product/UX design experience focused on consumer-facing digital products.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating interaction design, visual design, and user flows.
• Experience collaborating closely with software development teams.
• Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Figma).
• Excellent communication skills to articulate design rationale and navigate ambiguity.
• Willingness to collaborate across time zones; travel may be required.

Aufgaben

• Lead the UI/UX design for our custom OS and web-based account management features.
• Deliver wireframes, prototypes, and specifications; collaborate with engineering to implement designs.
• Expand and maintain a cross-platform design system for visual consistency.
• Plan and run usability studies to validate design choices and build user empathy.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements.

Kenntnisse

8+ years UX design

Strong portfolio

Cross-functional collaboration

Figma

Design communication

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Design/HCI

Tools

Figma

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is on a mission to bring families together through the joy of active play. Created by parents for parents, they combine technology and natural body motion to get kids and adults moving, laughing, and playing together. Their flagship system provides a safe, private, and award-winning entertainment experience that turns screen time into active family time. Due to growth we need to bring on a Sr. Product Designer. This new hire will lead the end-to-end user experience for our tesm. You will design family-friendly, intuitive interfaces across our custom Android-based OS and supporting web platforms, optimizing onboarding, browsing, and ongoing engagement.

Role Overview

• Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid: 1 day/week in office) or Remote US
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Reports To: Director of Product Design
• Compensation: $125,000 – $175,000, plus benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Core Product Design: Lead the UI/UX design process for our custom OS (including navigation, settings, and play modes) and web-based account management features.
• Execution & Prototyping: Deliver wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity specifications; partner with engineering to implement and refine designs.
• Design Systems: Expand and maintain our cross-platform design system to ensure visual consistency and high quality across device and web touchpoints.
• User Research: Plan and execute usability testing and user research to validate design choices, uncover friction points, and build user empathy across the team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements, solve complex design challenges, and advocate for user-centered design.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product/UX design experience, with a focus on consumer-facing digital products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in interaction design, visual design, and user flows.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating closely with software development teams.
• Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design rationale and navigate ambiguity.
• Willingness to collaborate across multiple time zones; occasional travel may be required.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing for operating systems, TV/10-foot UI experiences, or content-rich entertainment platforms.
• Direct experience establishing or scaling design systems.
• Formal experience conducting and synthesizing user research and usability testing.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and compensation package
• Flexible working hours and open vacation policy
• A collaborative, product-led culture working with motion-tracking technology
• An environment committed to personal growth and family-centered innovation

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification.