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Senior Product Designer

Employer
Hodinkee
Location
Remote
Closing date
18 Feb 2021

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Function
Technology
Level
Senior Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

HODINKEE is a fast-growing media brand and shop that makes watches accessible to everyone. Over the past decade, founder Ben Clymer has grown HODINKEE into a thriving company of creatives. Our team now consists of writers, editors, designers, photographers, podcasters, engineers, and so many other key players who cement HODINKEE’s position as the most trusted source for watch news and products. We have a website. An app. A podcast. A magazine. A retail business. And more. HODINKEE’s goal is to bring readers and consumers the best in wristwatches in a way that’s approachable, authentic, honest and fun.

As a Sr. Product Designer at HODINKEE, you'll help expand our digital ecosystem by building new apps to support our users and helping to fuel the growth of our business.

What You Will Do

•          Work cross-functionally with product, engineering and business partners to build the next generation of digital products for our users

•          Design new features that balance speed and quality

•          Create flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals

•          Help to evolve and update our design system

•          Iterate on existing features to expand and improve functionality

•          Deliver polished visual design work consistent with our brand

•          Collaborate with Engineering to ensure high-quality implementation

•          Contribute to the overall strategy and product vision

Who You Are

•          5+ years industry experience as a Product Designer

•          Experience working on native apps and responsive web applications

•          A portfolio of relevant product work (preference for apps that have shipped)

•          Strong visual design and commitment to craft

•          Clear product thinking and a strategic mindset

•          Proven ability to deliver highly polished UI

•          Effective communication skills

•          An ability to work autonomously and take ownership of products or features

•          A strong drive to understand the needs and motivations of users

•          Proficiency with Figma and Adobe CC

•          Experience with prototyping and animation tools

•          Candidates must possess authorization to work in the U.S.

For bonus credit, you should definitely let us know if you have:

•          Experience creating and maintaining active design systems

•          Basic frontend development skills (Javascript/HTML/CSS)

•          Experience leading design sprints or similar agile design methodologies

•          Experience creating thoughtful micro interactions

•          An interest in watch collecting, mechanical objects and other luxury goods

HODINKEE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Company

Founded in 2008 by Benjamin Clymer as a way to talk about his passion for watches, HODINKEE is now established as the foremost destination for covering the world of horology. Through in-depth reviews of luxury watches, historical background of vintage items, up-to-the-minute news coverage, and original photography and video, HODINKEE is able to connect watches to culture and commerce more broadly. Through its outstanding editorial content, HODINKEE is creating a community of global watch enthusiasts.

In 2012, HODINKEE launched its e-commerce platform HODINKEE Shop, and now is an authorized retailer for more than 10 of the most important watch manufacturers in the world. In 2017, HODINKEE launched its namesake magazine. Now on its fourth issue, HODINKEE Magazine provides a tactile expression of its online experience through its high-quality production and storytelling. HODINKEE has been honored across the media landscape, being named as one of Time’s 50 Best Websites, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Of The Year, and a 2019 Webby Award recipient.

Company info
Location
New York
New York
US

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