Product Designer, Early Career

Mirage

$70K — $95K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 1-4 years of UX or product design experience in a fast-paced setting.
  • Portfolio showcases end-to-end design processes including research, interaction, visual design, and prototyping.
  • Proficient in design and prototyping tools like Figma.
  • Understanding of user-centered design principles and usability best practices.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively articulate design ideas and rationale.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects while paying attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Design user experiences for web and mobile products, creating user flows and interactive prototypes.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and other Designers to define and solve product requirements.
  • Lead design projects from concept to execution, considering user needs and business goals.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to drive design decisions.
  • Translate research and data into actionable design recommendations.
  • Contribute to and advance the design system for consistency across products.
  • Present design concepts and engage in design critiques to enhance user experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K with employer match
  • Commuter benefits
  • Catered lunch multiple days a week
  • Dinner stipend for late work hours
  • Grubhub subscription
  • Health & Wellness perks
  • Team offsites and monthly team events
  • Generous PTO policy
Full Job Description


Please note that all of our roles will require you to be in-person at our NYC HQ (located in Union Square)

Responsibilities:
  • Design intuitive user experiences across web and mobile products, including user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
  • Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and fellow Designers to define product requirements and deliver thoughtful solutions to user and business problems.
  • Own design workstreams from concept through execution, balancing user needs, technical constraints, and business goals.
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Translate research insights, product requirements, and data into clear design recommendations.
  • Contribute to and evolve our design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and quality across products.
  • Present design concepts, rationale, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
  • Participate in design critiques and reviews, providing and incorporating feedback to continuously improve the user experience.
  • Advocate for users throughout the product development process and champion a user-centered approach to decision-making.
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product design.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 1-4 years of experience in UX or product design, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking, including user research, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools, such as Figma.
  • Understanding of user centered design principles, usability best practices, and common research methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design ideas and rationale effectively.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401K with employer match
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Catered lunch multiple days per week
  • Dinner stipend every night if you're working late and want a bite!
  • Grubhub subscription
  • Health & Wellness Perks
  • Multiple team offsites per year with team events every month
  • Generous PTO policy

Please note benefits apply to full time employees only.

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