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Staff Product Designer

Understood
Location
New York, NY
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Product
Salary
$170,000 - $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of experience in product design or similar roles
  • Deep product design expertise
  • Ability to own complex projects or workstreams end-to-end
  • Strong systems thinking to connect individual product experiences to broader patterns
  • Experience in stakeholder and cross-functional partnership
  • Ability to use research and data to develop insights
Nice to have
  • Experience applying Universal Design, accessibility, or inclusive design principles
  • Experience applying principles from behavioral science or learning design to product design
  • Experience designing across different interaction models, such as guides, tools, or AI-powered products
What the job really is

As a Staff Product Designer at Understood, you will focus on creating inclusive and accessible digital experiences that cater to diverse user needs. Your role involves synthesizing research and user behavior to design scalable solutions, utilizing AI to enhance the design process, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive clarity and alignment in projects. You will also mentor junior designers and lead design decisions across various workstreams.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $170,000 - $190,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package that supports wellness for team members and their families
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days a week in the NYC office
  • No visa sponsorship available for applicants
  • Focus on inclusive design may require a specific mindset and approach
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