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Product Designer, Ads

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SoundCloud

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Berlin
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AI generated summary

  • You need a strong portfolio, user experience design background, analytical skills, and excellent communication. Familiarity with Ads solutions and a holistic design approach is preferred.
  • You will define user experiences to enhance conversions, collaborate across teams, draft and iterate on design solutions, and own projects from concept to implementation while aligning expectations.

Requirements

  • A strong online portfolio that demonstrates your process and ability to turn ideas into a convincing and unique creative vision
  • A background in designing user experiences and interaction design for digital consumer products and working with cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical, data-driven decision making and problem-solving skills and the competence to balance business growth and customer problems
  • Communication is a big part of your daily work. You’re not only interested in input from users, developers and everybody else, but you’re able to ask questions, give feedback and critique your peers’ design solutions
  • A holistic understanding of design. You are eager to understand the underlying problem and able to work out concepts and ideas that are addressing the real issues
  • You enjoy working on a product from start to end and you won’t rest until a solid experience is shipped. At the same time, you are able to align this expectation with an iterative product development process and respective trade-offs
  • You are a passionate product designer and a great storyteller and you are comfortable leading design sprints and/or creative workshops
  • You have excellent presentation skills and communication abilities
  • Experience with developing Ads and/or Marketing solutions is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Define user experiences that drive performance with a key focus on conversion to paying customers, retention, and ads strategy
  • Partner with peers in your team to set clear objectives and an execution strategy
  • Draft and iterate on multiple solution proposals for a problem through storyboards, sketches, wireframes, and prototypes
  • Collaborate with UX research, Product Management, Data Science, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to ensure a smooth product development process
  • Ownership of experiences from the early concept phase to the final implementation
  • Communicate and align expectations within your team and stakeholders

FAQs

What is the role of the Product Designer in the Ads team at SoundCloud?

The Product Designer will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, taking ownership of user experiences from concept to implementation, with a key focus on conversion, retention, and ads strategy.

What qualifications are needed for the Product Designer position?

Candidates should have a strong online portfolio demonstrating their design process, experience with user experience and interaction design for digital products, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Experience in developing Ads and/or Marketing solutions is a plus.

What is the work culture like at SoundCloud?

SoundCloud offers a flexible work culture that allows for collaboration in-person at offices, as well as accommodating work from home.

Is relocation support available for candidates not located in Berlin?

Yes, we provide extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, and ground support upon arrival.

What professional development opportunities are provided?

SoundCloud offers a generous professional development allowance, mentorship, workshops, and enrichment opportunities for employees.

How many vacation days are available annually?

Employees can take up to 35 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, in addition to public holiday policies.

Are there opportunities for learning German offered by SoundCloud?

Yes, we offer free German courses at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

What benefits related to wellness and creativity does SoundCloud provide?

We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit that supports interests such as gym memberships, photography courses, and books.

How does SoundCloud ensure diversity and inclusion within the workplace?

SoundCloud is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the organization, fostering a community where everyone’s voice is respected. We have Diversity Resource Groups that support and promote underrepresented communities.

What is expected from the Product Designer in terms of collaboration?

The Product Designer is expected to collaborate with UX research, Product Management, Data Science, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to ensure a smooth product development process and align expectations within the team.

What's next in music is first on SoundCloud.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SoundCloud is a next-generation music entertainment company powered by an ecosystem of artists, fans, and thriving communities. As one of the world’s most influential cultural platforms, SoundCloud holds a singular market position as both a music-streaming service with the largest catalog of music, and an artist services and distribution business to help artists grow long-term, successful careers.