Senior Visual Designer

Bowers & Wilkins

$100K — $140K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of digital visual design experience
  • Background in consumer electronic product design (TV, set-top boxes)
  • Strong foundation in typography, color, and layout
  • Experience with interactive content and production-ready artwork
  • Self-motivated, able to prioritize and work independently
  • Great collaborator who values input from others
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, engineers, and QA
  • Define visual design strategies for multiple platforms
  • Set and manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication
  • Translate requirements into simple design solutions
  • Establish and maintain a visual branded design language
  • Deliver design products across all project phases
  • Lead improvement initiatives in design culture and best practices

Benefits

  • Beautiful office located near Caltrain station in Redwood City
  • Stock options available
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Discounts on premium Bowers & Wilkins products
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with other designers, product managers, engineers and QA
• Effectively define and apply visual design strategies across multiple screens and interfaces (TV, remote, mobile UIs, web)
• Set and manage key stakeholder expectations via effective and clear communication of vision, goals, plans, risks, concepts, options, pros, and cons
• Translate a variety of requirements into clear and simple design solutions
• Define, deliver, document, and maintain a holistic visual branded design language across TV, web, and mobile • Collaborate to identify and define new concepts
• Define and deliver a holistic visual design language
• Work with engineering to ensure design integrity
• Deliver work products that span all project phases from concept and design through to production (e.g., sketches, mockups, low and hi-fidelity comps, motion videos, specs, guidelines, and production-ready assets)
• Explore a variety of visual design directions in a rapid iterative fashion
• Effectively and clearly communicate design ideas and concepts
• Handle a continually changing workload and shifting priorities
• Lead by example and drive improvement of our design culture (best practices, tools, deliverables, communications, relationships, etc.)

Qualifications

Experience / Qualifications:

The UX Design team is looking for an outstanding candidate possessing a combination of professional and technical skills.
• 10+ years of digital visual design experience
• Consumer electronic product design experience (TV, set top box, remote control, smartphone)
• Impeccable visual design foundation (typography, color, layout, etc.)
• Strong experience working with interactive content and efficient at creating production-ready artwork and assets
• Capable self-starter, self-motivated, able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision
• A humble expert with an open-mind who knows that great ideas come from anyone and enjoys learning from and collaborating with others to deliver best-in-class experiences
• Desire and ability to nail the details and stay highly organized is critical
• Ability to see an assignment through many iterations and rounds of refinement
• Ability to see an assignment through to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and achieve good results on a tight deadline
• Ability to successfully juggle multiple, varying assignments and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency with leading design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• BA or Masters degree in User Interface Design or related studies
• Portfolio with projects demonstrating process (conceptualization through realization)
• Avid user of audio / video equipment including televisions, AV receivers, internet streaming devices, cable boxes, universal remote controls and audio streaming
• Avid and/or passionate about home automation

Additional Information

Bowers & Wilkins Benefits:
• Beautiful office in sunny Redwood city, steps away from the Caltrain station
• Stock
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Discounted premium products from B&W
• Amazing and supportive team environment

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