Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
At watermark, we partner with institutions of higher education to improve student learning and institutional quality with proven, reliable, and user-friendly assessment management and e-portfolio solutions and supporting servicesWatermark is a recognized leader in student assessment, portfolio and accreditationWe serve over 1,700 institutions and close to a million students across the country.
Product designer ii
As a product designer ii, you are an integral part of our product team, tackling complex problems through the practice of human-centered designDesigners work to identify and account for often conflicting needs of diverse user groups within higher education, embracing the challenges of product innovation.
We’re looking for designers who provide frequent and clear communication, possess a self-driven work ethic, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your teammates` critiques are essential to your iterative process.
How you’ll lead
Define user needs by leading/supporting research initiatives (such as interviews, focus groups, and client collaboration sessions) to create informed hypotheses that drive product direction alongside product managers.
Effectively design solutions that balance user, product, and company goals at all levels of fidelity, including: user flows, sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs leveraging and contributing to the watermark design system.
Create informed design iterations, validating your work with data and real users.
Incorporate feedback from team-wide critiques, shares impactful, constructive feedback for others.
Design accessible and responsive solutions in order to deliver inclusive experiences for all users.
Communicate effectively with product owners and engineers to ensure accurate implementation of user experience designs.
Solve for edge-cases and make meaningful improvements to existing product experiences.
Required skills & experience
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in hci, human factors, design, or a related discipline or 4+ years equivalent practical experience
3 years working in a ux, ixd, product design or closely related role
Fluency in exploratory research and usability studies; ability to synthesize behavioral information into actionable insights
Strong conceptualization and visual communication skills; ability to distill abstract concepts into concrete design implications
Proficiency in information architecture, multi-step flows, and interaction design
Proficient knowledge of visual design principles
Ability to produce high-fidelity interface designs using modern design tools
Experience working within a design system, pattern library, or style guide
Experience designing fully-responsive web applications and familiarity with browser technologies, including html, css and other modern front-end languages
Demonstrated understanding of web accessibility, and how to design accessible applications
Demonstrated ability to work in an agile environment
Strong time management and prioritization skills
To be considered for this position, please include a link to your portfolio.
Benefits and perks
Competitive salary
Flexible pto
Flexible work schedule
Family bonding leave
Sick leave
Professional development reimbursement
Gym reimbursement through uhc
Health insurance plans
Has/fsa (dependent care fsa )
Dental insurance
Life and accidental insurance
Short term disability
401 k with company matching
Calm subscription
Employee referrals incentive
Affinity groups
About watermark
Watermark’s mission is to put better data into the hands of administrators, faculty, and students everywhere to empower them to connect information and gain insights into learning that will drive meaningful improvementsThrough its innovative educational intelligence system, watermark supports over 1,600 institutions around the world in developing an intentional approach to learning so that they can leverage data for a more holistic view of learning, faculty and staff impact, and institutional quality.
For more information on watermark, visit www.watermarkinsights.com.
Watermark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against an individual based on the individual`s race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic or activity.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
