About the position
At Pura, we believe life is better when it smells good. Fragrance has the unique power to transform spaces, elevate moods, and create lasting memories. But we know it can do even more. That's why we're pioneering the future of fragrance, combining cutting-edge smart home technology with premium, clean scents to create personalized, meaningful experiences in every home. We're not just a fragrance company - we're on a mission to change the way people experience scent. At Pura, we are redefining fragrance as a critical element of design, on par with color, texture, sound, lighting, and furniture. We call this Scent Design - transforming scent from an afterthought into an intentional, skillful component of every space. By blending artistry and science, Pura allows users to design their own "scentscapes" that enhance daily life and craft environments that feel as good as they smell.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes for various features and experiences.
- Rapidly iterate designs through user testing to validate assumptions and improve user experience.
- Deliver fully-specced mocks with supporting documentation to the development team.
- Maintain consistent user experience across assigned product lanes.
- Collaborate closely with and influence Product, Engineering, Data, Marketing, and other functional partners.
- Ensure research insights + pain points are integrated into the product development process.
- Conduct basic user research and usability studies to inform design decisions.
- Be a culture steward. Help maintain and support a strong design culture.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to innovate and improve design processes.
- Facilitate workshops, design sprints, brainstorming to help push past ambiguity and identify both problem spaces and solutions.
- Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, or related field.
- 10+ years of UX experience, with a strong focus on web and mobile.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects.
- Expertise in creating UX flows, artifacts and designs using Figma.
- Prototyping skills: creating realistic representations of user experiences.
- Skilled in both thinking micro (granular design details) and macro (strategy, cross-team connections).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong business acumen: understanding of how UX design impacts metrics and drives business growth.
- Ability to partner with UX Researchers and conduct basic usability studies.
- Strong understanding of human-centered design principles.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Additional digital and emerging surface experience is a plus.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
