PRINCIPAL PRODUCT DESIGNER (Washington) Job at Optomi, Washington DC

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  • Optomi
  • Washington DC

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75.00 / hr - $85.00 / hr

Optomi, in partnership with a premier partner in the telecommunications & technology industry, is seeking a Principal Product Designer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transformational products & services through cutting-edge design and design thinking methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in UX and product design, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative drive to create exceptional customer experiences.

This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking team operating as an innovation-driven startup within a larger organization. Our mission is to craft irresistible experiences and desirable products by identifying and addressing unmet customer needs. In a fast-paced, creative environment, our people are the key to our success. Bring your energy, curiosity, and passion for delivering the best customer experience.

Required : Strong portfolio showcasing design and UX work, with a proven track record of leading substantial design projects

As a Product Design Lead, you will :

  • Design and redesign diverse experiences and products, ranging from customer-facing websites and mobile apps to internal tools.
  • Act as the creative point-of-contact and project lead for UX design projects, collaborating with teammates and internal stakeholders to guide activities, strategies, and timelines.
  • Use storytelling, UX principles, and prototypes to convey the vision, flow, and features of the products you design.
  • Collaborate with UX designers, researchers, and other internal teams to generate ideas and refine designs based on feedback.
  • Partner with developers, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure designs are executed effectively.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Lead and facilitate design workshops with clients and partners as needed.

Required Experience & Skills

  • 7+ years of product design experience across digital media.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing design and UX work, with a proven track record of leading substantial design projects.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision, Principle, and Framer.
  • Experience with concept ideation, design strategy, and rapid prototyping / testing.
  • Knowledge or expertise in one or more of the following areas is a plus : visual design, machine learning, mobile applications, web applications, messaging interfaces, illustration, video / film production.
  • Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to think strategically and design holistic, compelling products for end users.
  • Empathy for users and expertise in user-centered methodologies and design thinking.
  • Leadership skills to influence and challenge cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications

  • Strong generative research mindset, including concept testing, usability testing, and rapid prototyping.
  • Ability to conduct guerrilla research and adapt to fast-paced environments.
  • Comfortable with failure and iterative design processes.
  • Experience launching MVPs and executing product strategy.
  • Strong documentation and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and challenge design processes with data-driven insights.
  • Experience in innovation labs or agency-level design work preferred.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer-centric design. If you are passionate about shaping the future of user experiences and thrive in a high-energy environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team that’s transforming the way products are designed and delivered.

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