Published: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:50:47 GMT
Product Designer – Top Hat
Top Hat is seeking a talented Product Designer to join our dynamic team. As a Product Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on all stages of the design process, from identifying problems to implementing solutions. You will also have the chance to collaborate with experienced Senior Product Designers and Managers to enhance your skills and contribute to our growing team.
The challenges you will encounter are diverse and complex, as Top Hat is used by over 3 million students at 750 of the top 1,000 higher education institutions in North America.
In this role, you will:
– Engage with professors and students to understand their challenges and goals
– Collaborate with product managers to identify and solve problems
– Iterate on design concepts and gather feedback from designers, team members, and users
– Work closely with engineers to ensure high-quality implementation of your designs
– Contribute to the evolution of our design processes and systems
About you:
– 1-3 years of experience as a product designer or in a similar role (e.g. UX Designer, Visual Designer)
– Experience with the full design process, including understanding user needs, defining problems, iterating on concepts, and implementing solutions (including school work)
– Strong visual design skills, including an understanding of typography, color, and layout
– Passion for designing accessible products and familiarity with inclusive design principles, such as WCAG 2.1 AA
– Proven initiative and a desire to continually grow and improve your skills
– Bonus points for experience with maintaining design systems, interaction design, and usability testing
Why join us at Top Hat:
– A meaningful and fulfilling mission to improve education
– A supportive and caring team environment
– Competitive stock options program
– Professional development opportunities for all employees
– A welcoming and modern office in Toronto
– Comprehensive health benefits from day one
– A management team that prioritizes performance, growth, engagement, and connection
– An innovative PTO policy that encourages self-care
– Passionate customers who believe in our product and mission
– The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, such as generative AI, and see its impact on our customers in a matter of weeks
– The chance to visit campuses through our Top Hat Field Trip program and witness the impact of our product firsthand.
At Top Hat, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a passionate and driven Product Designer, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team at Top Hat. Apply link
