[Remote] Senior Product Designer, UX Strategy & Definition at Platform Science

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Transportation, IoT, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in product design, with a portfolio that heavily emphasizes strategic process (e.g., JTBD, complex user flows, annotated wireframes, and case studies on problem definition)
Must be based in the United States and possess a deep, nuanced understanding of North American user behavior and market expectations
Proven mastery of wireframing and creating clear, functional, and well-documented UX deliverables
A deep understanding of UX fundamentals, including information architecture, interaction design, and "Jobs to be Done" methodology
Experience packaging and handing off work to other designers or remote development teams (major plus)
Strong facilitation skills: comfortable leading workshops and guiding stakeholders (Product, Engineering) to a shared understanding
Exceptional communication and documentation skills: ability to articulate a complex experience with simple diagrams and clear instructions

Responsibilities

Lead the foundational UX and discovery process for new products and features, starting from the initial idea or business goal
Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineering Leads to facilitate workshops, define scope, and map out strategic approaches to understand how the user experience will be defined
Own the development of core UX artifacts: define and document clear Jobs to be Done (JTBD); create detailed user flows, journey maps, and sitemaps; produce comprehensive wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes that explain the entire user experience
Package and document work into a complete "design blueprint" that clearly outlines the project's strategy, user experience, and specific tasks
Hand off projects to global product design teams, walking them through the strategy and requirements to ensure a smooth transition to execution
Act as a strategic guide for the execution teams, answering questions and ensuring their high-fidelity work and user testing plans remain aligned with the foundational UX strategy

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignProduct DesignWireframingUser FlowsDiscovery ProcessSystems ThinkingProject BlueprintingFacilitation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Product Designer role?

The role requires 5-8 years of experience in product design, along with a portfolio.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The role involves leading UX discovery for new products, partnering with product and engineering teams, creating user flows, journey maps, wireframes, and handing off detailed design blueprints to global teams.

What is the company culture like at Platform Science?

The company has an engaging, diverse group of employees who value thoughtful actions, empathy, resiliency, creativity, transparency, and teamwork.

What kind of designer would be a strong fit for this position?

A senior-level UX expert who excels at shaping projects from inception, loves the discovery phase, systems thinking, and creating clarity for other designers, with experience in low-fidelity wireframes and strategic handoffs.

Platform Science

Fleet management solutions for large operators

About Platform Science

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for the transportation industry, focusing on telematics and fleet management solutions. Their products include a connected vehicle platform, mobile device management, and a fleet management portal, which help large fleet operators transition from outdated systems to more advanced technology. These tools enable fleet operators to manage mobile devices and applications, monitor operations, and ensure safety and maintenance through a single portal. Unlike competitors, Platform Science emphasizes ease of use and quick deployment, making it accessible for clients. The goal is to enhance efficiency, improve the driver experience, and provide future-proof solutions for fleet management.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$350.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging IoT fleet management startups increase competition in the market.

Economic downturns may reduce investment in fleet management technologies.

Reliance on OEM partnerships poses risks if relationships are disrupted.

Differentiation

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for modern telematics solutions.

The company provides enterprise-grade applications tailored for large fleet operators.

Platform Science's platform is easy to use and ready out of the box.

Upsides

Platform Science raised $125 million to accelerate innovation in transportation.

Partnerships with OEMs and companies like Averitt enhance their market position.

ISO 27001 certification boosts trust and compliance in fleet management.

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