Verkada - San Mateo, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
San Mateo, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Publishing Industries

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product managers in a highly agile development environment with quick ideation and prototyping.
  • Build and foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Run inspiring and formal brainstorming sessions with engineers, product, and other designers.
  • Develop product strategies that deliver on customer needs and the company's vision.
  • Build clear, concise and intuitive UX/UI with everything from low-fidelity wireframes to pixel perfect final designs.
  • Mentor junior designers, providing constructive feedback and elevating their work to the highest standards.
  • Serve as a project lead, co-owning the final product with engineering leads.
  • Manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships.
  • Manage and maintain a project's scope and schedule.
  • Initiate and participate in user research as needed on key projects.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a UX/UI designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design process and final products.
  • Expertise in design software such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
  • Experience working in an agile development environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to mentor and provide feedback to junior designers.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the B2B SaaS industry or physical security domain.
  • Familiarity with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
  • Equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
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