Product Designer

Why Join Us?

Source is the world’s largest B2B marketplace for commercial construction products. All project stakeholders enjoy cloud-based collaboration on a single platform that supports budgeting, product selections, and finally, purchasing. Source streamlines the decision-making process with readily available and transparent product data, access to which includes pricing and technical support.

What We’re Looking For

Source is looking to hire a Product Designer to seamlessly blend creativity and technical expertise in crafting exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces, underpinned by a deep understanding of user-centric design principles. A successful candidate in this role will have a portfolio showcasing diverse design capabilities and is an adaptable, curious, and pragmatic team-player who thrives in a fast-paced innovative environment.

The position is full time, salaried, and can be located anywhere in the United States.

Salary for this position is: $115,000 per year.

Objectives of this Role

• To research, ideate, and scope tools for that elevate and streamline workflows for external users and internal teams as part of a cross-functional team.

• To develop intuitive and comprehensive interfaces that strengthen the product’s brand and overall consistency.

• To develop a design framework that will scale across different platforms with the addition of new tools, features, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed user personas to provide a clear understanding of the target audience and their diverse characteristics.

• Create exceptional user experiences by designing intuitive and efficient user interfaces for the software product.

• Rapidly prototype design concepts to gather feedback and iterate on ideas effectively.

• Conduct usability testing with real users to identify areas for improvement and validate design decisions.

• Craft visually appealing and consistent interfaces that align with the product's branding and overall design language.

• Define and design interactive elements and micro-interactions to enhance the user experience.

• Collaborate closely with product owners, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders throughout the design and development process.

• Utilize user data and analytics to make informed design decisions and iterate on the product.

• Ensure the product's design is adaptable and optimized for various platforms (e.g., web, mobile, desktop).

• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders in a clear and persuasive manner.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Experience (UX) Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, XD), Sketch, Figma, or similar software.

• Demonstrable understanding of user experience (UX) principles and user interface (UI) design best practices, with the ability to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces. Must include a strong portfolio of diverse projects.

• A keen eye for detail to ensure pixel-perfect design and consistency throughout the product.

• Problem solving mindset with the ability to balance creative strategy and tactical execution.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders.

• Self-driven and willing to take calculated risks in an ambiguous environment.

• Embraces change and is flexible in adapting to evolving user, market, and business needs.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Minds Wanted:

• Source thrives on innovation. We are a tech startup, seeking individuals passionate about pushing boundaries and redefining the norms of commercial design.

Insiders Solving Challenges:

• Join a team of industry experts dedicated to collectively solving the most pressing challenges faced by designers, architects, and contractors alike.

Empowered by Culture:

• Our culture is our strength. At Source, enjoy autonomy and transparency in a remote-first environment, allowing you to excel and contribute from anywhere in the U.S.

Supporting Your Success:

• Source is committed to your success. We provide the support and resources you need to perform at your best, ensuring a thriving and fulfilling career.

Transparency and Trust:

• Our culture is built on transparency and trust. Contribute to a great product from any corner of the U.S., knowing that your insights and efforts make a real impact.

Ready to shape the future of commercial design? Join Source, where innovation, collaboration, and success converge.

Benefits and Perks:

• 100% medical, dental, vision paid for full time employees

• Wellness stipend

• Cell phone allowance

• Unlimited PTO

• Source Days

• Paid Holidays

• Commitment to professional development

• Work from home set-up

• Equity

Communicable Disease Safety Protocols

Source is committed to protecting employees during a communicable disease outbreak, such as Covid-19. It is the goal of the company during any such time period to strive to operate effectively and ensure that all essential services are continuously provided and that employees are safe within the workplace. We will provide employees with best practices and mandatory procedures during periods of heightened disease control as quantified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Source asks all employees to cooperate in taking steps to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases in the workplace by following our procedures and wearing appropriate PPE. We will ensure a clean workplace, including the regular cleaning of objects, and areas that are frequently used, such as bathrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, door handles and railings. Source will stay abreast of guidance from federal, state and local health agencies and communicate updates and changes to our employees.

Work Environment

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

• May require longer work hours during high-volume work cycles

• Ability to use keypad and keyboard for extended periods of time

• Vision and hearing to normal range (or corrected)