Senior Product Designer - Driver Compliance

Geotab

Oakville, ON, Canada3w ago

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Skills

design systemsfigmainvisionproduct designrequirements gatheringsketchuser researchuser-centered design

About the role

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Senior Product Designer who will contribute to the product design vision, collaborate with the design team, and mentor junior designers. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Senior Product Designer, your key area of responsibility will be driving design initiatives in cross-functional teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the seamless integration of design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle. You will need to work closely with cross-functional teams, developers, product managers, senior leadership, and stakeholders. To be successful in this role you will be a strong team player with an entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal relationship-building skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have deep knowledge of product design, proficiency in UI design tools like Figma or Sketch, and the ability to lead all aspects of the user-centered design process.

How you'll make an impact:

Responsible for driving design initiatives in cross-functional teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration and ensuring the seamless integration of design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle.
Take a proactive role in identifying opportunities to enhance design capabilities and effectiveness, initiating improvements in design methodologies, tools, and workflows to optimize efficiency and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Conduct research, user testing, and analysis to gain deep insights into user behaviors, preferences, and pain points, guiding the development of user-centered design solutions.
Take responsibility for knowledge sharing within the design team, mentoring and supporting junior designers to foster their professional growth and excellence.
Advise manager on user-centric design principles and best practices, ensuring that design solutions align with user needs and industry standards.
Gather requirements and align design efforts with business objectives, actively seeking opportunities to improve the overall product experience.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices, continuously evolving design skills and knowledge.
Advise on design concepts and communicate ideas effectively to stakeholders, presenting design solutions and justifying design decisions based on user research and data.
Work independently with developers and product managers to ensure the successful implementation of design solutions, providing guidance and support throughout the development process.
Champion the adoption and evolution of a design system, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive its implementation and maintenance by establishing and encouraging the adoption of design system guidelines.
Lead efforts within a cross-functional team to advocate and contribute to our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across products and platforms.
Mentor earlier stage designers across the design team; leveling up the team, helping to improve best practices, processes and tooling.
Help build a high-functioning design team and culture; contributing to hiring processes, providing thoughtful feedback in design critiques, identifying internal and external opportunities to level up design at Geotab.

What you'll bring to the role:

5-8 years of relevant industry experience.
Deep knowledge of product design, including common interaction patterns used and associated trade-offs, and best practices for responsive web applications.
Proficiency in UI design and using tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision, Principle, etc.
Ability to lead all aspects of the user-centered design process from conception to completion and develop high-level design strategy and vision.
Relevant Bachelor’s Diploma/Degree or relevant industry experience (Degree specialization in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or any other related field).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas, goals, and problems to diverse stakeholders.
Highly organized, entrepreneurial mindset, strong team player comfortable in a flat organization, and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program