Full-Time

Senior Product Designer

Posted on 11/15/2024

Blink UX

Blink UX

201-500 employees

User experience research and design services

VR & AR
Design

Compensation Overview

$160k - $170kAnnually

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Must work on-site in Seattle, WA five days a week.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Interaction Design
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.
  • Prior work history in e-commerce working with device design and enterprise design.
  • Driven by user-centered and design thinking methodologies.
  • Experience building and launching features/products that encompass an end-to-end experience across a variety of platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability designing intuitive and meaningful mobile apps.
  • Hands-on experience with Figma, and other prototyping tools.
  • Clear and articulate written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Case studies that tell the story of your approach and design process to solve complex problems driven by data.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
  • Developing advanced design and interaction skills, with a focus on creating innovative, detailed, and high-quality designs that meet business objectives based on customer needs.
  • Capable of independently managing multiple projects end-to-end, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Lead design discussions, mentor mid-level designers, and effectively communicate with stakeholders, including senior leaders and executives.
  • Clearly articulate the why behind design decisions. Leverage industry benchmarks, research insights, and existing performance metrics to help their designs, and define UX metrics.
  • Take ownership of specific design tasks within a project, focusing on executing tasks effectively under Senior guidance and meeting deadlines, with some autonomy but requiring approval for larger decisions.
  • Able to define and communicate specifications with developers independently.
  • Experience defining and maintaining design systems would be a plus.
  • Mobile design experience, designing for both complex and simple experiences.
  • Experience working with Interaction design, Motion animation (e.g., developing animated assets using After Effects, defining specifications for micro interactions).
  • Experience developing customer facing landing pages (e.g., SaaS type product websites, Account management experiences).

Blink is a user experience (UX) research and design firm that helps companies create effective digital products and brand experiences. They focus on understanding the needs and behaviors of end-users through detailed research, which informs their design process. This ensures that the products they develop are not only functional but also resonate with users, enhancing their overall experience. Blink offers services in UX consulting, usability research, design strategy, product design, and brand expression, making money by providing these specialized services to a range of clients, from startups to well-known companies. What sets Blink apart from competitors is their evidence-driven design approach, where every design decision is based on solid research and data. Their goal is to uncover insights and foster creativity to help organizations create engaging digital experiences that connect meaningfully with their customers.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for UX design in AI-driven products boosts Blink's innovation opportunities.
  • The rise of voice interfaces aligns with Blink's expertise in enhancing user interaction.
  • Growing importance of accessibility in digital products benefits Blink's inclusive design services.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition risk due to CEO Karen Clark Cole's retirement.
  • Increased competition from firms adopting AI-driven design tools challenges Blink's approach.
  • Potential client dependency risk with major clients like Amazon and Microsoft.

What makes Blink UX unique

  • Blink uses evidence-driven design to create memorable user experiences.
  • The firm collaborates with top-tier companies like Amazon and NASA.
  • Blink has studios in five major U.S. cities, enhancing its market reach.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

Paid time off

Retirement

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Growth and development

Working from home

Sabbatical

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