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Cvent

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree in HCI or related field, design experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency in design tools, and a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JS. User-centered design skills are essential.
  • You will understand customer needs, collaborate with teams, design intuitive products, create prototypes, gather feedback, iterate on designs, and ensure accurate implementation with engineers.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or relative experience
  • Experience in design with a focus on software applications
  • A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional design skills and design thinking
  • Expertise in professional design and prototyping tools
  • Understanding of the capabilities of HTML, CSS, and JS
  • The ability and desire to apply their creativity to a variety of projects
  • Sharp critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Good visual design capacity and/or understanding
  • Practitioner of user-centered design principles
  • Confidence to take criticism productively and defend your designs when necessary
  • Ability to see the big picture, but also pay attention to the details
  • A passion for improving people’s lives through design and technology

Responsibilities

  • Understand the complex problems our customers face, and how Cvent’s products work to solve them
  • Empathize with and extend our target audience understanding, and envision efficient and enjoyable end-to-end processes
  • Collaborate with user researchers, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to drive the experience of our applications
  • Form theories and recommendations based on usage data and product analytics
  • Design intuitive, modern, accessible products that are consistent with platform-level standards
  • Create high-quality workflows, information hierarchies, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and other deliverables
  • Participate in (and learn to lead) design collaboration sessions
  • Write and maintain a UX brief outlining the goals of each project
  • Design with a platform mindset, understanding the relationships between each of Cvent’s products
  • Produce multiple design solutions as you work toward a final design
  • Articulate your thinking as you present your work to senior designers and other stakeholders
  • Gather feedback and iterate on your designs as needed
  • Write functional annotations, and work with engineers in an Agile environment to ensure designs are implemented as intended

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Product Designer I position?

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or relevant experience.

Is a portfolio necessary for the application?

Yes, you need to prepare your portfolio and include it with your application, as we are eager to see your work.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Experience in design with a focus on software applications is preferred, along with expertise in professional design and prototyping tools.

What design principles should a candidate be familiar with?

A practitioner of user-centered design principles is essential for this role.

Will I collaborate with other teams?

Yes, you will collaborate with user researchers, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to enhance the overall user experience.

Is knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JS required for this role?

Yes, understanding the capabilities of HTML, CSS, and JS is important for the Product Designer I position.

What type of design deliverables will I be creating?

You will create high-quality workflows, information hierarchies, wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and other design deliverables.

Is experience in an Agile environment necessary?

While not explicitly required, it is beneficial to have experience working with engineers in an Agile environment to ensure designs are implemented correctly.

Will I have opportunities for feedback on my designs?

Yes, you will gather feedback and iterate on your designs as needed throughout the design process.

How important are critical thinking and problem-solving skills for this position?

Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for successfully addressing complex user challenges in this role.

Cvent

Deliver innovative technology to transform the meetings & events industry and power the human connection.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cvent is a company that specialises in event management and planning software solutions. Their offerings encompass a suite of tools designed to streamline and enhance various aspects of event planning, including registration, venue selection, marketing, and attendee engagement. Cvent's overarching goal is to be a leading provider of technology solutions that empower organisations to plan and execute successful events more efficiently. Their focus is on leveraging technology to simplify and optimise the entire event lifecycle. Through their software, Cvent aims to provide event professionals with the tools they need to create engaging and seamless experiences for attendees while maximising the impact and success of each event.