Product Designer

Product Designer (Initial 3-Month Contract)

 
About Us
 
We are a trusted and iconic organisation that plays an essential role in connecting Australians through its diverse range of services. Our commitment to innovation and customer-centricity drives us to deliver exceptional experiences across digital platforms, ensuring that our services are accessible and user-friendly.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Product Designer to join our Digital Experience team on a 3-month contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for our digital products. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our digital services and make a meaningful impact on the experiences of millions of Australians.
 
Responsibilities

• Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, user needs, and business objectives.
• Translate complex ideas into intuitive and user-friendly design solutions for our digital products, including web and mobile applications.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts and interactions effectively.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback sessions to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs, maintaining design consistency and quality throughout the development process.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, data analysis, and stakeholder input to continuously improve product usability and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, UX/UI, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design process and outcomes.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar applications.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
• Experience creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and pixel-perfect designs for web and mobile applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment, communicate design ideas clearly, and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and metrics to inform design decisions.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices.
• Experience designing for e-commerce, logistics, or similar industries is a plus.
• Understanding of mobile-first and responsive design principles.