Sr. Product Designer - Map Viewer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri seeks a senior UX/UI designer to craft and validate designs for ArcGIS Map Viewer. You will shape front-end capabilities and lead user-centered design across cross-functional teams.

Requirements include 5+ years in enterprise product design, proficiency with Figma, and strong communication. A portfolio showing geospatial UI work is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience for enterprise SAAS or web apps.
• Experience using Figma and design systems, with pattern libraries.
• Knowledge of localization or internationalization concepts.
• Experience with accessibility (WCAG 2.0/Section 508) and collaboration with developers.
• Strong self-ownership, initiative, and ability to drive outcomes.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative, data-driven approach.
• Online portfolio showing design work across shipped features and products.
• Capable of leading design critiques and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end mapping experiences for ArcGIS Map Viewer with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate requirements and specifications for new and existing features.
• Develop personas, journeys, IA diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Collaborate with SDK and engineering to shape front-end capabilities.
• Conduct user research and usability studies to inform design improvements.
• Present holistic design solutions addressing business, brand, and user needs.
• Lead design reviews, gather feedback, and mentor junior designers.
• Communicate design rationale to developers, PMs, and others.

Skills

Product design

User research

Communication

Team collaboration

Geospatial UI design

Education

Bachelor's degree in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related field

Master's degree in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related field

Tools

Figma

ArcGIS

Job description

Come join our UX/UI team where you will craft and validate designs for ArcGIS Map Viewer while helping shape front-end capabilities that support future Map Viewer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with developers, product managers, and other cross-functional team members to design end-to-end mapping experiences using participatory and iterative design techniques
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify requirements and specifications for the development of new and established features
• Develop personas, user journeys, information architecture diagrams, wireframes, visual design and prototypes
• Collaborate with SDK and engineering partners to shape front-end capabilities, including SDK-level enhancements that support future Map Viewer experiences.
• Identify enhancements to product designs by conducting user research (usability testing, surveys, customer interviews, and more) with prototypes and fully developed projects for the Map Viewer
• Work with leadership and stakeholders to suggest and implement improvements for team processes
• Develop and present technical holistic design solutions that address business, brand, and user requirements in the form of wireframes and prototypes
• Be a design leader, ensuring that others understand the value and effectiveness of user-centered design by staying up to date on product design technologies and trends
• Conduct peer reviews, gather usability feedback, and quality assess implementations of your designs and the designs of others
• Effectively communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and the specifics of user centered design process to developers, engineers, product managers and other cross-functional team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with product design for enterprise SAAS, web-based applications, or similar experience
• Experience using Figma, Figma UI Kits, adhering to established pattern libraries and required frameworks
• Knowledge of or experience in localization or internationalization
• Experience with accessibility (WCAG 2.0/Section 508 Compliance) and a strong track record of collaborating with developers to address and resolve accessibility-related challenges
• Demonstrated self-ownership and initiative in exceeding responsibilities to drive impactful outcomes for the product and team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Embrace a collaborative, data-driven approach with empathy, fostering effective teamwork through a focus on shared goals and mutual respect
• An online portfolio that demonstrates your design abilities, how you think, interaction design, and a strong understanding of client objectives across multiple shipped features and products
• Bachelor's degree in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related field
• Master's degree in human factors, HCI, graphic design, or related field
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing across various methods (such as moderated sessions, A/B testing, surveys)
• Ability to lead design critiques, communicate rationale effectively, and mentor junior designers through constructive feedback
• Strong grasp of geospatial applications or map-based UI design (bonus if with tools like ArcGIS or similar GIS platforms)
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• Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
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