Senior Product Designer at Back Market

Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, Technology, Sustainable TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

At least 6-8 years of experience and 5 years in a similar role
Native language is Japanese

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Managers, User Researchers, and Content Designers to bring concepts and product evolution
Work daily with developers to validate technical feasibility of proposals and ensure fulfillment of designs
Connect with other Back Market functions (Marketing, Brand, Business etc.) to articulate customer and business needs
Autonomously own the design vision for the Japan Market, creating new user journeys considering specific needs of Japanese citizens
Manage relationships with product squads, business stakeholders, and other designers to deliver impactful results
Mentor and coach other designers
Be an equal partner with product managers, content designers, and engineers to build, maintain, and evolve Back Market
Contribute to discovery, roadmapping, advocate for the right approach, and deliver best-in-class customer experience
Collaborate with user researchers or conduct your own user research to clarify ambiguous problems with customer insights, consulting quantitative and qualitative data
Advocate for and facilitate design methods and tools to deliver solutions that work for customers and business
Ensure clarity and comprehension in proposed ideas and solutions from conception to delivery through documentation and tidy working practices
Proactively advocate impact and autonomously communicate progress, learnings, and goals to the company and beyond

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DesignUX DesignPrototypingUser TestingIterationUser ExperienceProduct Management CollaborationUser ResearchContent Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Product Designer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Senior Product Designer position remote or office-based?

The Product Team is a distributed team in New York, Europe, and Tokyo, as well as fully remote.

What skills are required for the Senior Product Designer role?

Key skills include designing and prototyping user journeys, collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders, autonomously owning design vision (especially for the Japan market), and mentoring other designers.

What is the company culture like at Back Market?

Back Market emphasizes a collaborative, distributed team with a user-focused approach, a passion for environmental impact as a certified B Corp, and a mission to promote tech circularity.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Product Designer position?

Strong candidates autonomously own design vision for specific markets like Japan, mentor junior designers, collaborate across teams, and are ready for growth in individual contribution or management.

Back Market

Global marketplace for refurbished electronics

About Back Market

Back Market is a global marketplace that specializes in selling refurbished electronic devices. The company partners with professional refurbishers to ensure that each device meets strict quality and performance standards. By focusing on refurbished technology, Back Market aims to promote sustainability and reduce electronic waste, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers and budget-savvy shoppers who want high-quality tech at lower prices. The platform operates in multiple countries and uses a thorough vetting process to ensure the reliability of its products. Back Market's business model is commission-based, earning revenue from transactions on its platform, which allows for efficient scaling while maintaining quality control. Additionally, the company values work-life balance and flexibility for its employees, fostering a positive work environment.

Paris, FranceHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$991MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees