Senior Product Designer

CoStar Group - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Senior

Richmond, VA

Real Estate

About the position

The Senior Product Designer will play a crucial role in designing tools and features that empower commercial real estate (CRE) professionals. This position involves leading the design process, conducting user research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that enhance decision-making and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for complex features and products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Engineers, and Researchers.
• Plan and conduct comprehensive user research studies, usability testing sessions, and gather feedback from various stakeholders.
• Develop detailed user flows, data-rich wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes, and pixel-perfect designs for new features and enhancements.
• Create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that prioritize user experience, accessibility, and adhere to best practices in UI design.
• Partner with Engineering teams to ensure designs are accurately implemented, providing clear documentation and guidelines.
• Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and industry trends.
• Maintain and evolve the design system, promoting consistency and scalability across the product ecosystem.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or related field from an accredited university or college.
• 5+ years of experience in product design, human-computer interaction, usability and user interface design, and/or visual design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design projects, including user research, wireframes, prototypes, and final designs.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard tools.
• Proven ability to lead design projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience in designing data-rich interfaces, workflows, and complex information architectures.
• Proficiency in using and contributing to a design system.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the commercial real estate industry or related domains.
• Portfolio showcasing work that features data visualization and complex workflows.
• Deep understanding of data visualization principles and tools for representing complex data.
• Experience mentoring and leading design teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs
• Access to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks