Product Designer with Product Management expertise (South America or Central America-based)
ShakaCode · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Remote Product Designer role with product management skills.
- Lead end-to-end design process: research to UI.
- Contribute to product strategy and roadmaps.
- Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and support teams.
- Requires 3+ years of design experience.
About the role
Job Overview
ShakaCode is looking for a skilled Product Designer who can bring valuable product management skills to our team. This role is perfect for a UX Designer who wants to broaden their scope and play an active role in shaping product direction and strategy. While your main responsibility will be product design, product management skills are a significant plus. The ideal candidate can occasionally contribute to product strategy and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring design decisions align with broader business goals.
What We Offer
- 100% remote position with flexible working hours
- Work independently on big projects and make decisions based on varying amounts of information.
- Our projects range from new products to refinements on existing products
Key Responsibilities
Product Design
- Lead the end-to-end design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final UI design
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately
- Create prototypes and high-fidelity designs that align with the product vision
- Maintain and evolve design systems to ensure consistency across the product
Product Management Skills (Nice to have)
- Work closely with product management to align design work with business goals and user needs
- Contribute to product roadmaps, providing insights from a design perspective
- Assist in prioritizing features and defining product requirements that enhance user experience and business impact
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, customer support, and engineering, to ensure a cohesive product experience
- Act as an advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a product or UI/UX designer with shipped products in your portfolio
- Proven ability to balance design tasks with strategic product management responsibilities
- Experience creating designs either mobile-first or desktop-first
- Experience with both consumer and business systems
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present ideas clearly
- Proficiency in design tools like Figma, or similar
- Strong understanding of product strategy and the ability to contribute to roadmap planning
- Analytical mindset with experience in user research and data-driven decision-making
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, contact us.
Key skills/competency
- Product Design
- Product Management
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Figma
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Design Systems
- Roadmap Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Product Designer
- Product Management
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Figma
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Design Systems
- Roadmap Planning
- Remote
- South America
- Central America
- ShakaCode
- Digital Product Design
- Product Strategy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of product design experience and any product management contributions. Quantify achievements with shipped products.
- Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize mobile-first or desktop-first designs and experience with consumer/business systems. Include prototypes and UI designs.
- Demonstrate PM skills: Clearly articulate how you've contributed to product strategy, roadmaps, or feature prioritization.
- Highlight collaboration: Provide examples of working with cross-functional teams and advocating for users. Mention Figma proficiency.
- Ace the interview: Be ready to discuss your design process, strategic thinking, and user research methodology.
Technical preparation
Master Figma for prototyping and UI design.,Build a strong portfolio of shipped products.,Practice user research and data analysis.,Understand product roadmapping and strategy.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced product strategy.,How do you balance user needs with business goals?,Share an example of cross-functional collaboration.,How do you advocate for the user's perspective?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Product Designer role at ShakaCode?
- The Product Designer position at ShakaCode is a 100% remote role, offering flexible working hours. This allows you to work from anywhere within South America or Central America.
- What specific product management skills are most valuable for this Product Designer role?
- While product design is the primary focus, ShakaCode highly values candidates who can contribute to product strategy, roadmap planning, feature prioritization, and defining product requirements. This blend ensures design decisions align with business goals.
- What design tools are essential for the Product Designer position at ShakaCode?
- Proficiency in design tools like Figma, or similar, is required for this Product Designer role. You should be skilled in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
- How does ShakaCode use AI in its hiring process for the Product Designer role?
- ShakaCode may use AI tools to assist with application review and resume analysis for the Product Designer position. However, all final hiring decisions are made by humans, ensuring a balanced assessment.
- What kind of projects can I expect as a Product Designer at ShakaCode?
- As a Product Designer at ShakaCode, you will work independently on significant projects, ranging from developing new products to refining existing ones. You'll make decisions based on varying amounts of information.
- What is the minimum experience required for the Product Designer role at ShakaCode?
- The minimum requirement for this Product Designer role is 3+ years of experience as a product or UI/UX designer, supported by a portfolio showcasing shipped products.
- Does ShakaCode require specific experience with mobile-first or desktop-first design for this role?
- Yes, the Product Designer role requires experience creating designs that are either mobile-first or desktop-first, demonstrating adaptability to different design approaches.