Product Designer

Chicago, IL, United States

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the user, visual design, and bringing research to action

You understand technical constraints and can creatively problem solve

2+ years of experience in a UX/UI Design role dealing with consumer or B2B-facing websites, apps, software and/or mobile experiences

Strong visual design aesthetic and experience in designing in an agile environment

Familiarity in designing for contemporary web applications across multiple screen sizes

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma in a mac environment

Experience in building comprehensive & interactive prototypes in Figma

Exceptional UI design, including but not limited to, concepts, prototypes

Deep understanding of data visualization

Ability to work with large data sets and how they map to UI outputs

Experience creating sitemaps, wireframes, and customer journeys

Desire to be part of a team that values great design and high-quality work

Ability to recognize UX/UI issues and propose solutions

Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and practices

Clear passion about G2 portfolio and ability to identify possibilities in our industry

Ability to understand business objectives and stakeholder needs and translate them into solutions

Organized with high attention to detail

Competent in UX Research methods to test & validate designs including concept and usability testing

Responsibilities You will help by designing a portion of the G2 product through visual design and usability

You will work with product managers, marketers, engineers, analysts and SEO to drive the planning, testing and delivery of new features, executing on the product roadmap

Design Process: You will create low and high fidelity wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to validate new product and feature ideas

You will participate in improving the design process and contribute to a consistent and effective design system to drive a cohesive product portfolio experience

Communication: You are able to clearly communicate to technical and non-technical teams the impact of the research to drive the greatest impact within internal team stakeholders, and partners

You will support customer and prospect discovery sessions, as needed

You will coordinate with the product squad to establish design priorities to drive the most impactful business results

Analytics and Testing: You will help set up both quantitative and qualitative tests and distill results into actionable plans for development initiatives

You are able to work across your squad and other design team members to build alignment with the work you are executing

We support our employees by offering generous benefits, such as flexible work, ample parental leave, and unlimited PTO

Qualifications We are looking for someone who is passionate about the user, visual design, and bringing research to action

You understand technical constraints and can creatively problem solve

2+ years of experience in a UX/UI Design role dealing with consumer or B2B-facing websites, apps, software and/or mobile experiences

Strong visual design aesthetic and experience in designing in an agile environment

Familiarity in designing for contemporary web applications across multiple screen sizes

Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma in a mac environment

Experience in building comprehensive & interactive prototypes in Figma

Exceptional UI design, including but not limited to, concepts, prototypes

Deep understanding of data visualization

Ability to work with large data sets and how they map to UI outputs

Experience creating sitemaps, wireframes, and customer journeys

Desire to be part of a team that values great design and high-quality work

Ability to recognize UX/UI issues and propose solutions

Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and practices

Clear passion about G2 portfolio and ability to identify possibilities in our industry

Ability to understand business objectives and stakeholder needs and translate them into solutions

Organized with high attention to detail

Competent in UX Research methods to test & validate designs including concept and usability testing

Responsibilities You will help by designing a portion of the G2 product through visual design and usability

You will work with product managers, marketers, engineers, analysts and SEO to drive the planning, testing and delivery of new features, executing on the product roadmap

Design Process: You will create low and high fidelity wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to validate new product and feature ideas

You will participate in improving the design process and contribute to a consistent and effective design system to drive a cohesive product portfolio experience

Communication: You are able to clearly communicate to technical and non-technical teams the impact of the research to drive the greatest impact within internal team stakeholders, and partners

You will support customer and prospect discovery sessions, as needed

You will coordinate with the product squad to establish design priorities to drive the most impactful business results

Analytics and Testing: You will help set up both quantitative and qualitative tests and distill results into actionable plans for development initiatives

You are able to work across your squad and other design team members to build alignment with the work you are executing

Benefits We support our employees by offering generous benefits, such as flexible work, ample parental leave, and unlimited PTO

About G2 - Our People

G2 was founded to create a place where people will love to work. We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job: a true calling. At the heart of our community and culture are our people. Our global G2 team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and that’s what makes our G2 community strong and vibrant. We want everyone to bring their... authentic selves to work, and we do this through our company and team events, our G2 Gives charitable initiatives, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our employee-led, leadership-supported ERGs celebrate the diversity of our team, foster inclusivity and belonging, and create a space to connect to each other. Through connections and understanding, we build a stronger and more dynamic global team and help every person reach their personal peak.

We support our employees by offering generous benefits, such as flexible work, ample parental leave, and unlimited PTO. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

About G2 - The Company

When you join G2, you join the global team behind the largest and most trusted software marketplace. Every month, 5.5 million people come to G2 to inform smarter software decisions based on honest peer reviews. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help thousands of companies, and hundreds of employees, propel their potential. Ready for meaningful work that starts and ends with compassion and heart? You’ve come to the right place.

G2 is going through exciting growth! We’ve recently secured our Series D funding of $157 million, which will further allow us to grow and develop our product and people. Read about it here!

About The Role

G2 is looking for a dedicated Product Designer with clear UXR experience to join our product team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the user, visual design, and bringing research to action. You will help by designing a portion of the G2 product through visual design and usability. You will work with product managers, marketers, engineers, analysts and SEO to drive the planning, testing and delivery of new features, executing on the product roadmap.

In This Role, You Will:

• Design Process: You will create low and high fidelity wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to validate new product and feature ideas. You will participate in improving the design process and contribute to a consistent and effective design system to drive a cohesive product portfolio experience.

• Communication: You are able to clearly communicate to technical and non-technical teams the impact of the research to drive the greatest impact within internal team stakeholders, and partners. You will support customer and prospect discovery sessions, as needed.

• Cross Functional Collaboration: You collaborate with front-end and back-end development team members to create simple, scalable, and effective product experiences. You understand technical constraints and can creatively problem solve. You will coordinate with the product squad to establish design priorities to drive the most impactful business results.

• Analytics and Testing: You will help set up both quantitative and qualitative tests and distill results into actionable plans for development initiatives. You are able to work across your squad and other design team members to build alignment with the work you are executing.

Minimum Qualifications:

We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• 2+ years of experience in a UX/UI Design role dealing with consumer or B2B-facing websites, apps, software and/or mobile experiences.

• Strong visual design aesthetic and experience in designing in an agile environment.

• Familiarity in designing for contemporary web applications across multiple screen sizes.

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma in a mac environment.

• Experience in building comprehensive & interactive prototypes in Figma.

• Research and validation experience including concept and usability testing.

• Exceptional UI design, including but not limited to, concepts, prototypes.

• Deep understanding of data visualization.

• Ability to work with large data sets and how they map to UI outputs.

• Experience creating sitemaps, wireframes, and customer journeys.

• Animation skills are a plus.

• Desire to be part of a team that values great design and high-quality work.

• Ability to recognize UX/UI issues and propose solutions.

• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and practices.

• Clear passion about G2 portfolio and ability to identify possibilities in our industry.

• Ability to understand business objectives and stakeholder needs and translate them into solutions.

• Anticipates problems, and seeks opportunities.

• Organized with high attention to detail.

• High-energy, fast-paced work is fun for you.

What Can Help Your Application Stand Out:

• Animation & timeline skills are a plus.

• Ability to work with large data sets and how they map to UI outputs.

• Competent in UX Research methods to test & validate designs including concept and usability testing.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity

At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here Company information

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