Verkada - San Mateo, CA
posted 2 months ago
As the Lead Product Designer at Verkada, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our cloud-based physical security platform. Verkada is recognized as the largest B2B physical security platform globally, offering a suite of integrated products including video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, and workplace management tools. Our mission is to provide organizations with real-time insights that enhance safety and comfort while minimizing security risks and operational inefficiencies. In this position, you will be responsible for delivering best-in-class web and mobile tools, including user interface designs, interaction models, and prototypes. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside product managers, engineers, and fellow designers. Your role will encompass everything from defining product vision to refining pixel-perfect designs just before release. You will be expected to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, leading brainstorming sessions and mentoring junior designers to elevate their work to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will also include developing product strategies that align with customer needs and the company's vision, managing multiple projects, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. You will initiate and participate in user research to inform key projects, ensuring that the designs you create are not only visually appealing but also intuitive and user-friendly. This role is crucial in ensuring that every aspect of our product experience is crafted with simplicity and elegance, reflecting our commitment to quality and user satisfaction.