FAQs
What is the main purpose of the Midweight Product Designer role?
The main purpose is to create compelling experiences that excite and empower users while delivering business benefits and meaningful impact.
What are the expectations for a Midweight Product Designer?
Expectations include being adventurous, bringing a vision, making an impact, relying on empathy, nurturing collaboration, maintaining transparency, and being bold and generous in all endeavors.
How many years of experience are required for this position?
Candidates should have 5–7 years of relevant experience, including 3–5 years of digital product design experience.
What are the core personal qualities expected in this role?
Candidates should lead, be creative, have a passion for design, and believe in strategic thinking supported by tangible solutions that connect clients to their users through memorable experiences.
What types of design work will the Midweight Product Designer be responsible for?
The designer will deliver new experiences, improve existing products, create visual and interaction designs, and collaborate with other team members on mixed methods work.
What specific projects will the Midweight Product Designer work on?
The designer will work on various client projects, particularly in the health and government sectors.
What are the requirements for client interactions?
The designer is expected to collaborate with client teams, present their thinking, create quality client deliverables, and support new business development efforts.
What community involvement is expected from the Midweight Product Designer?
They are encouraged to nurture a new generation of design practitioners and participate in planning studio and community events, workshops, and conferences.
What skillset is required for this role?
Required skills include relevant experience in product design, hybrid design expertise, design system creation, access guidelines understanding, and proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe CC.
Is there a need for background checks for this role?
Yes, some clients require background checks, and candidates will need to complete a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) for verification.
What software and methodologies should the designer be familiar with?
Familiarity with delivery management tools like Trello, JIRA, or Asana and methodologies such as Agile and DevOps is expected.
Is the role suitable for collaborative work?
Yes, the role involves working collaboratively with customers and cross-functional team members to achieve design outcomes.