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About The Company
This innovative startup is revolutionizing cloud-native database solutions with a focus on open-source PostgreSQL technology. The unique architecture separates storage from compute, enabling developers to harness the power of a stateless and serverless database experience.
Backed by prominent investors, including leading venture capital firms, they combine deep expertise in database internals with a passion for building tools that enhance developer workflows. The mission is to simplify database management and empower developers to focus on creating exceptional applications.
With a commitment to open-source principles and active contributions to the developer community, they are dedicated to creating scalable, high-performance solutions that meet the needs of modern applications.
The Role
This is a foundational position for a Staff Product Designer who is passionate about creating a friction-free developer experience. In this role, you will be responsible for designing an intuitive way for developers to integrate Postgres into their workflows. You’ll be part of a talented team of Product Designers and have an opportunity to have a significant impact on the usability of their cloud platform.
Key Responsibilities:
Design end-to-end holistic experiences, from discovery and ideation to testing and prototyping, ensuring an ideal user experience.
Define, test, and iterate on interaction designs for new and existing features, including user flows, detailed wireframes, and prototypes.
Conduct user research to inform design decisions, utilizing methods such as contextual inquiry, usability testing, and competitive analysis.
Ensure all product aspects are user-friendly and delightful.
Influence product and design direction through compelling storytelling that communicates a clear UX vision to stakeholders.
Create visually stunning UI designs that adhere to established design standards, including high-resolution mockups.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure pixel-perfect execution of designs.
Build strong partnerships with Design, UX Research, Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to collaboratively align and execute your vision.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your problem-solving skills and the impact of your work.
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, and Adobe Suite.
Practical familiarity with modern developer tools and workflows.
Technical aptitude, including:
Collaboration with engineers and understanding of software development life cycles.
Experience using or co-creating a CLI.
Ability to produce low-fidelity sketches quickly and synthesize user feedback into effective designs.
Experience creating click-through prototypes for user testing and validation.
Knowledge of responsive design techniques for various devices (desktop and mobile).
Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
Experience applying lean UX principles with a focus on collaboration.
Ability to iterate on designs based on peer reviews, stakeholder demonstrations, and usability evaluations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade and negotiate effectively.
A willingness to learn about databases, developer workflows, and application development.
Additional Bonus Skills:
Familiarity with relational databases and the workflows associated with them.
Understanding of developer workflows, CI/CD processes, and experience with CLIs.
Proven track record of designing successful SaaS products, especially in PLG-led environments, from initial research to product launch and ongoing improvements.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment requiring self-direction and team collaboration.
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