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Lead Product Designer

BlueCargo

BlueCargo

Product, Design
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on Nov 22, 2024
BLUECARGO

BlueCargo is revolutionizing the logistics industry with innovative solutions that streamline freight audit processes and enhance the tracking of millions of containers worldwide. We are a fast-growing startup committed to delivering top-notch products that make a significant impact on our clients' operations.

Founded by two female entrepreneurs who graduated from the Y Combinator 2018 batch, BlueCargo has successfully raised a Series A in 2022. We are at the beginning of an exciting growth phase, having already developed product-market fit, a working platform, and thousands of daily active users.

If working to bring technology to the logistics industry sounds exciting, then we’d like to connect with you! We are looking for an experienced Lead Product Designer with a startup mindset.

Opportunity Overview

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Product Designer to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing user-centric products that are both functional and visually appealing. You will collaborate closely with our engineering, product, and marketing teams to create seamless and engaging user experiences. If you are passionate about solving complex design challenges and driving product innovation, we want to hear from you.

  • Lead the design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring a user-centered approach.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
  • Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
  • Develop high-fidelity prototypes to validate design concepts and gather user feedback.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to iterate and improve design solutions.
  • Maintain and enhance the design system to ensure consistency across all product touchpoints.
  • Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and continuous learning.
  • Stay updated with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies, and incorporate them into your work.

Qualifications

In addition to the following skills, we are looking for PROBLEM SOLVERS with an entrepreneurial mindset.

  • 8+ years of experience in product design, preferably in a startup or tech environment.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI/UX design, showcasing your ability to solve complex design problems.
  • Background in SaaS, ideally in PLG (Product-Led Growth) and Enterprise SaaS environments.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma
  • Experience with data visualization and designing for complex data-driven applications.
  • Excellent understanding of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Classification

  • Perks: Medical benefits + unlimited PTO
  • Fun perks: flexible and international environment
  • Support/Community: Enjoy being a member of a Y Combinator company!