FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Lead Product Designer, Analytics, Tableau.
What company is hiring for this position?
The hiring company is Salesforce.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Lead Product Designer?
The primary responsibilities include developing UI mock-ups, flow diagrams, collaborating with teams to refine designs, researching and developing business/design cases, mentoring other designers, coordinating work across multiple designers, and creating a 2-3 year design vision for a significant area of the product.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Required qualifications include a strong portfolio of shipped software products, knowledge of Tableau’s product line and business strategy, fluency in best practices for information architecture and design, proficiency in various design tools, and excellent collaboration skills. Additionally, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HCI or equivalent professional experience, along with 5 or more years of experience in software user experience design, including in a leadership role, is expected.
Is experience with specific tools or technologies required for this job?
Yes, proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, and Axure is required.
Are there any additional skills or experiences that would be beneficial for this role?
Yes, bonus skills include experience with Tableau, PowerBi, Microstrategy, or expertise in data preparation and visual analytics, as well as experience with CRM or enterprise software.
What type of educational background is preferred for this position?
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human-computer interaction (HCI) or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
What should applicants include when submitting their application?
Applicants should submit their resume along with URLs to their portfolio; submissions without a portfolio or samples of work will not be considered.
How does the position contribute to Salesforce's mission?
This position contributes by leading the user experience design for a significant portion of the Tableau product line, ensuring that the product vision supports customers and their business goals, thereby helping Salesforce inspire the future of business with innovative user experiences.
What type of collaboration is expected in this role?
The role requires excellent real-time collaboration across multiple geographies and asynchronous collaboration through design documentation, wireframes, and specifications. It also involves working closely with developers to implement designs.