DPUS - Senior Product Designer - Visual Design - US - Boston

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

THE ROLE

DEPT seeks a senior product designer. Must have 24 months of work experience (may be paid or unpaid) in a position focused on product design and/or graphic design, to include each of the following:

• Using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma to develop concepts, build prototypes, and develop and maintain a design system
• Using mobile patterns and designing and developing for mobile contexts
• Using 3D modeling tools to create models and visualize concepts
• Planning and strategizing design projects to align them with business goals
• Applying product research methods and synthesizing research
• Facilitating conversations with key product stakeholders and C-suite
• individuals
• Collaborating across disciplines and departments to ensure that design
• decisions translate into the end product
• Planning, designing, and running workshops, ideation sessions, and sprints
• Presenting ideas and designs to convey vision and gain stakeholder buy-in
• Building productive relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of
• clients and a variety of players across project teams
• Working with international partners and coordinating across time zones
• Coordinating tasks and workflow via Jira, Asana, or Trello
• Using the following research tools:
• User testing
• User Zoom
• Maze
• Optimal Workshop
• Respondent

Position requires: (1) Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design, Interactive Digital Media, or related communication technology field. (2) 24 months of work experience (may be paid or unpaid) in a position focused on product design and/or graphic design, to include each of the following: (a) Using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma to develop concepts, build prototypes, and develop and maintain a design system; (b) Using mobile patterns and designing and developing for mobile contexts; (c) Using 3D modeling tools to create models and visualize concepts; (d) Planning and strategizing design projects to align them with business goals; (e) Applying product research methods and synthesizing research; (f) Facilitating conversations with key product stakeholders and C-suite individuals; (g) Collaborating across disciplines and departments to ensure that design decisions translate into the end product; (h) Planning, designing, and running workshops, ideation sessions, and sprints; (i) Presenting ideas and designs to convey vision and gain stakeholder buy-in; (j) Building productive relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of clients and a variety of players across project teams; (k) Working with international partners and coordinating across time zones; (l) Coordinating tasks and workflow via Jira, Asana, or Trello; and (m) Using the following research tools: User testing, User Zoom, Maze, Optimal Workshop, and Respondent. (3) Qualified candidates must share a portfolio of work and be ready to describe their roles and responsibilities in the presented projects. Portfolios must include professional projects that are in release, and not just conceptual or student projects. (4) This is a hybrid position with the expectation that the employee will need to work in the office 3 days a week. Employee must be located within 50 miles of either the Newburyport, MA headquarters (20 Inn St, Newburyport, MA 01950) or the Boston, MA office (35 India St, Boston, MA 02110).

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.