Product Designer

Objective of this role

• Create innovative products that not only look great, but are user-friendly
• Ensure that the products meet the consumer expectations by considering their needs and preferences
• Incorporate latest trends and innovations into product design work to make it more efficient and effective 
• Redefine the aesthetics to suit the styles of the target audiences
• Translate research into ideas and turn them further into products as an innovative product designer  

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and find gaps in the market, wherein the product could fit
• Understand the consumer needs and analyse the psyche of the users
• Develop designs and prototypes using the product designer work tools
• Find the right materials and techniques that not only produce high-quality products, but at a lower cost
• Perform testing on product prototypes and further improve them based on the usability tests
• Collaborate with the rest of the team including the senior product designer to gain insights and a different perspective
• Learn, research, and stay on top of innovation and design trends on a global scale

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in product design, industrial design, or a related field
• Prior experience as a product designer or in a similar role
• Solid knowledge  of principles of design with a proper understanding of colour theory
• Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other similar tools
• Ability to think outside the box, while working on tight deadlines

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Certification in product design
• Proficiency in user interface design and web technologies
• Keen understanding of graphic design and user experience principles
• Experience working in design and development
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills