Digital Products Designer
Role Profile
OUR OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a strong design generalist with a specialty in technical product design to bring a discipline of business thinking and design thinking to Six Factor’s products and services, which includes:
- Our proprietary suite of branded software products
- Tailored client versions of those software products
- A collection of business consulting products
- A curriculum of education and learning products
A key feature of this role is its transdisciplinary nature: you will need to know a little bit of everything, but as part of a larger team you may not have to do everything on your own. You need to have the ability to bring design innovation and critical thinking skills to the table to guide our company’s momentum forward.
As our successful candidate you will work closely with and report to the Director of Business Innovation to identify, progress, and support value-add design solutions using our core product set and business services.
ABOUT YOU
At Six Factor, we want everyone on our team to feel empowered and contribute to the business as part of a high-performing team. We want you to collaborate with us to create incredible products that drive the best outcomes for our clients. As part of our team, you will be invited to synergize your skills with ours to build strength in our team and business capabilities.
- You are driven by your values and look to inspire others through action and empathy for their needs
- You are proactive, curious and seek to create shared purpose and fun
- You are approachable, have a personable vibe, and an air of authenticity
- You have patience and the ability to explain business case and design thinking in simple terms
- You have the ability to coach and educate people on experience design and usability principles
Technical requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in product design, application design, or UX-UI design
- A Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication, or equivalent degree
- Proficient in UX-UI Design, Interaction Design (IxD), and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly XD, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator
- Competent in the Google Workspace environment, and graphics experience with Slides and Docs
Skills, competencies, and capabilities
- Ability to research and understand target users to support project feasibility and product strategy
- Capacity to lead user testing exercises, contribute to user guides, and run client training sessions
- Familiarity with content design and copywriting for UX, icon labels, button CTAs, and user flow text
- Experience with sound, animation and motion graphics software, particularly Adobe After Effects
- Understanding of video editing and production software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro
- Awareness of website development and design principles, and familiarity with html and coding
- Know how to craft keywords and descriptions for Google Analytics and Search Engine Optimization
Responsibilities
Your ability to operate effectively in our key areas will set you up for success so that you feel empowered to deliver in the context of your role.
Technical – You have skills in material design and UX-UI, including:
- Concept, design and production of mockups and prototypes for enterprise software products
- Familiarity with PDLC, information architecture, user journeys, and wireframes
- Basic understanding of how code works, how to understand the feasibility of a project, and how to talk with developers and give them the right feedback
Creative – You have skills in graphic design and brand management, including:
- Business deliverables, education packages, and promotional materials
- Familiarity with campaign design and how to support ongoing sales and marketing plans
- Basic understanding of illustration, video production, and animation used to visualize product workflows, training labs, and enhance promotions
Your successful application
Your fit with our culture, adaptability, curiosity, and stamina for learning is important to us — as is the years of experience and learning you have gained from previous positions, and the level of education you have obtained in digital product design. Ideally, you have:
- Good technical education and practice in the areas described above
- An ability to demonstrate how you have and continue to evolve your business and technical learning
- Completed project assignments that show your best skill base
- Learnings to share from reflecting on your past engagements and achievements
Commitment
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Expected start date: Monday, 13 December 2021
- Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
How to Apply
Send an email to HR@SixFactor.com with the following information:
- Subject line – <Your Name>: Application for Digital Products Designer
- Introduce yourself – Tell us why you are an ideal candidate. Describe your career aspirations, a recent personal achievement, a salary range expectation, and what else you need to know.
- Resumé or CV – Attach a Google Docs link or PDF with contact details, along with links to your website and/or professional networking site
We DO respond to all applicants, we will also ask all applicants moving to the interview stage to complete our Persona assessment. This will allow us to best help you, achieve your greatness going forward.