Staff Product Designer (UX/UI)
NorthbeamSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software UX, Product DesignIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess at least 7 years of experience designing software products, preferably in a fast-paced startup or tech company, and experience leading designers or teams at an initiative level. They should seek to understand the ‘why’ before the ‘how’, grounding their work in user problems, business priorities, and product strategy, and demonstrate experience designing screens in Figma, sharing for feedback, and incorporating feedback from users, customers, and teammates. A strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout is required, and experience with GIS or mapping is a plus.
Responsibilities
The Staff Product UX Designer, Wayfinder will lead UXR to uncover needs and validate concepts, partner with the Head of Product to prioritize impactful opportunities for customers, design and launch world-class web experiences supporting critical workflows in commercial shipping, champion design excellence by identifying gaps and continuously improving design systems, and partner with a diverse group of XFN experts to build a world-leading voyage optimization product.
Skills
Figma
User Research
Design Principles
Typography
Color Theory
Layout
GIS
Mapping
Sofar Ocean
Real-time ocean data and analytics provider
About Sofar Ocean
Sofar Ocean provides real-time ocean intelligence through a global network of weather sensors. The company operates an autonomous buoy network that collects data on ocean conditions like water levels, storm surges, and weather patterns. This data is processed and made available on their ocean intelligence platform, allowing clients such as marine researchers, shipping companies, and coastal planners to measure, predict, and respond to changes in the ocean. Sofar Ocean differentiates itself by offering both hardware products, like the Spotter and Wayfinder systems, and subscription-based access to their data analytics platform, creating a dual revenue stream. The company's goal is to enhance sustainable ocean management and climate resilience by expanding their buoy network and improving data analytics capabilities.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$83.4MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Hardware, Social ImpactIndustries
51-200Employees