Ready to lead the charge in product design and shape MediaWorks digital products?
Are you passionate about user-centered designs that have a real impact? Do you thrive on translating complex requirements into intuitive, beautiful experiences that customers love? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
What you'll do:
We're looking for a dynamic Product Design Manager to lead the design for our digital products. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to drive innovative design solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives. You will inspire a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
Design Strategy: Develop and implement design strategies that ensure a cohesive and consistent user experience across all products, driving innovation and creativity within the team.
User Research: Oversee user research initiatives to gather insights, validate design concepts, and ensure that user needs are at the forefront of the design process.
Design System Management: Maintain and evolve the company's design system, ensuring it is scalable, efficient, and aligned with brand standards.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all design outputs meet the highest quality standards, from initial concept to final implementation, including adherence to accessibility guidelines.
What you'll bring:
Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, with the ability to translate technical requirements into compelling designs. With a relentless focus and passion for delivering high quality, you will be a creative problem-solver and critical thinker adept at influencing and persuading decision-makers while building and managing relationships with stakeholders. Organized and efficient, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
User-Centered Design Expertise: 2+ years of proven experience in product design creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for digital products.
Design Strategy Development: Track record of developing and implementing successful design strategies that align with business goals and drive product innovation.
End-to-End Product Design: Proven ability to oversee the entire design process, from initial research and concept development to final execution and iteration.
Advanced Prototyping Skills: Proficient in using design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite) to create high-fidelity prototypes and communicate design concepts effectively.
User Research and Testing: Extensive experience in conducting and applying user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate product features.
Design System Management: Experience in building, maintaining, and scaling design systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency across product teams.
Share your design portfolio showcasing a range of successful products and design projects, highlighting your ability to solve complex design challenges and create impactful user experiences.
What you'll get:
Drive the design of MediaWorks digital products that make a meaningful difference in the market and to our users.
Passionate, experienced team who will support you and together you will succeed.
Deliver extraordinary interactive digital products whilst balancing work and life with our flexi working approach.
Support with your health and wellbeing with our comprehensive (and free) wellness platform.
Encouraging manager who will give you the tools and knowledge you need to thrive.
Creative, inclusive, and fun culture.
Bring your dog to work on Fluffy Fridays. Woof!
What About Us:
MediaWorks' award-winning business includes some of New Zealand's most-loved nationwide radio brands such as More FM, Magic, The Sound, The Edge, The Breeze, The Rock, Mai FM, Channel X, Humm and George FM. We are New Zealand's largest independent broadcaster, reaching 96% of Kiwis through our extensive portfolio of premium brands across radio, digital, and live platforms and our digital streaming app rova. Our outdoor offering includes premium digital and static billboards and key transit media.
Here are a few things you need to know about us:
At MediaWorks, we recognise that to be the most innovative company, we must also be the most diverse. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, are treated with dignity and respect, and are in a position to contribute to our future success.
Due to the fast-paced nature of MediaWorks, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't muck around and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
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