Full-Time

Senior Product Designer

Posted on 8/29/2024

Via

Via

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transportation solutions and network optimization

Automotive & Transportation
Consulting
Healthcare

Senior

London, UK

Hybrid working model with in-office presence required.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
Figma
Requirements
  • 5 + years of experience in digital product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in leading design projects from concept to launch.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design decisions and rationale clearly.
  • Craftsmanship - You have a high bar for craft and quality in your work
  • Proficient with Figma, and high-fidelity prototyping tool.
  • Able to take ownership, work independently & be accountable for your work.
  • Passionate about the option to help shape and improve the future of smart transportation.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design process for significant product areas from concept to implementation, while understanding technical constraints and spotting opportunities out of it.
  • Perform user research & usability test sessions and translate insights into design decisions.
  • Create user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
  • Promote product discovery and ideation.
  • Work through the entire lifecycle of the project and collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, engineers, and stakeholders.

Via improves transportation systems by creating efficient digital networks for various clients, including urban and rural residents, corporate employees, students, and patients. Their TransitTech technology offers flexible mobility solutions that enhance convenience and efficiency while reducing costs, especially in student transit. Via also provides planning and scheduling services through their Remix platform, along with the Citymapper for Cities app, which offers insights to strengthen transit networks. The company's goal is to leverage digital technology to enhance transportation efficiency and improve the overall rider experience.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$862.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Via's partnership with King County Metro addresses first- and last-mile transit needs.
  • Microtransit pilot programs with Summit County highlight Via's innovative solutions.
  • Via's potential acquisition of Citymapper could enhance its Mobility as a Service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-integrated transit solutions could challenge Via's market position.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny may complicate Via's acquisition of Citymapper.
  • Expansion in underserved zones may face logistical challenges or community pushback.

What makes Via unique

  • Via transforms rigid transit systems into dynamic, on-demand networks.
  • Via's TransitTech serves diverse clients, from urban dwellers to rural residents.
  • Via's Citymapper for Cities app provides comprehensive passenger insights.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries and equity packages.

Health and wellness benefits.

Local volunteer opportunities.

Support for all new parents.

Learning opportunities through our Via-Versity.

Employee Resource Groups.

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