Nex - Product Designer (Contract)
Requirements
• 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.
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.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation package. • 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 • Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms! • San Jose, California, USA • Hong Kong
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