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Principal Product Designer

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Inkitt

Inkitt

51-200 employees

Reader-powered digital publishing platform

Consumer Goods
Data & Analytics
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$63k - $322kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position in San Francisco.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
Figma
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design, specifically for mobile applications
  • BS or MS in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or additional relevant experience
  • Experience designing various, mobile application products for millions of b2c users
  • Experience working in an agile environment with fellow design, product, engineering, and insights leaders
  • Experience communicating design decisions with fellow designers, engineers, product managers, and senior stakeholders alike
  • Experience data-informed product design and development
  • Experience designing for Android and iOS products as well as responsive Web Sites
  • Fluent with different level of prototyping tools such as Invision, Figma, Whimsical or Flinto
  • Track record of rapidly producing multiple concepts and prototypes and have an understanding of when deeper exploration and research is warranted and when it's best to change paths and try another approach
  • Defined or improved product design processes within your organization
  • Built or significantly contributed to a product's design system and understand their value
  • Understand the value of stripping a design back and testing individual effects
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design of new features and updates across our mobile app portfolio, ensuring a best in class user experience
  • Hire and lead a team of freelancers overseeing creative direction, project allocation and performance
  • Lead the redesign of our Galatea App, craft intuitive and delightful user experiences that our readers will love
  • Conduct user research to understand our audience's needs and behaviors, translating insights into design decisions
  • Perform competitive analysis and research on winning User Flows that we can adapt and iterate
  • Develop and maintain design wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and our creative team, to ensure design vision is executed accurately
  • Utilize and contribute to the design system, ensuring consistency across all products
  • Stay abreast of UX trends and look for creative ideas and inspiration in parallel analogous worlds
  • Deeply understand our authors and readers using data and user interviews to iterate and refine UX and Designs

Inkitt operates as a reader-powered publisher, offering a platform where readers can access a diverse range of books for free across various genres like fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and more. The platform allows readers to provide feedback to authors, influencing the development of stories. Authors can submit their works, which Inkitt evaluates based on reader engagement metrics such as reading time and feedback. This data-driven approach helps Inkitt identify promising stories for publishing deals, which may include distribution on its sister app, GALATEA. Unlike traditional publishers, Inkitt minimizes risk by focusing on stories that have already garnered reader interest. The company generates revenue through publishing deals, sharing profits with authors, and potentially from premium content offerings. Inkitt's goal is to connect readers with new literary talent while providing authors with a platform to showcase their work.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$117M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Inkitt's recent $59M funding round and backing from top-tier investors like New Enterprise Associates and Kleiner Perkins signal strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The launch of GalateaTV opens new revenue streams and opportunities for multimedia adaptations of popular stories, expanding the company's market presence.
  • The Inkitt Author Subscription Program allows authors to monetize their content directly, providing a sustainable income model and fostering a loyal reader base.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on AI and data-driven models may face challenges in accurately predicting market trends and reader preferences, potentially leading to missed opportunities.
  • The competitive landscape of digital publishing is intense, with established players like Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing posing significant threats.

What makes Inkitt unique

  • Inkitt's reader-powered model leverages real-time engagement data to identify and publish high-potential stories, setting it apart from traditional publishers.
  • The integration of AI to analyze reader feedback and engagement metrics provides a data-driven approach to publishing, minimizing risk and maximizing success.
  • Inkitt's dual-platform strategy, including the GALATEA app and the newly launched GalateaTV, offers multiple distribution channels for authors, enhancing their reach and revenue potential.