Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nex is hiring a Senior Product Designer to own the design and user experience of Playground. The role designs and improves its family-friendly operating system and web features, and partners with product, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver and test engaging experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for the OS, focusing on user needs, usability, and delightful interactions for both kids and adults
• Design and prototype the UI/UX for our custom Android-based operating system, including navigation, settings, and play modes
• Design user-friendly web-based features that allow users to manage their Playground account off-device
• Work closely with product leaders, engineers, and marketers to understand requirements, align on objectives, and deliver innovative design solutions
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for new features. Collaborate with engineering to refine designs based on feedback and testing
• Work to build more consistent practice around team-wide customer empathy by participating in and leading research and testing
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions, identify pain points, and iterate on solutions
• Help build and maintain a consistent design language and design system for both the OS and web platforms
• Conduct regular audits and usability testing to ensure the design system meets user needs and maintains a high level of quality
• Advocate for the value and importance of a design system to stakeholders across the company

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in product design, UI/UX design, or a similar role
• Experience with software development and the processes and practices associated with it
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in interaction design, visual design, and user experience, with a focus on consumer-facing digital products
• An eye for high-quality, well-crafted visual and interaction design
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch or similar
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for user-centered design
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A knack for figuring out ambiguous problems and shaping them into clear goals
• Passion for creating engaging experiences for families, children, and friends
• Experience designing operating systems, or 10-foot UI experiences
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing
• Familiarity with designing for entertainment experiences with a library of content that is curated and editorialized
• Knowledge of design systems and creating reusable design components

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

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