Senior Product Designer (Software)

TL;DR

Senior Product Designer (Software): Leading the design of innovative Earth science software products from ideation to execution with an accent on user research and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on creating seamless user flows, high-fidelity prototypes, and establishing strategic UX methodologies to solve complex domain-specific challenges.

Location: Hybrid in Christchurch, New Zealand (must work from office 3+ days per week)

Company

hirify.global provides world-leading technology for Earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground to make better, more sustainable decisions.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end design process for innovative software products, from initial ideation to final execution.
• Partner with Product Managers to conduct user research, define personas, and build behavioral models.
• Drive UX testing initiatives to validate design concepts and iteratively incorporate user feedback.
• Establish strategic design methodologies and UX approaches to be used across all product activities.
• Create high-fidelity wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes using Figma.
• Mentor junior designers and champion User-Centered Design (UCD) principles across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a Product Design team within a commercial software product company.
• Proven ability to lead direct interactions with users and customers to understand complex software domains.
• Strong track record of building high-trust relationships with Product Management and Engineering teams.
• Ability to autonomously plan and monitor design deliverables and resolve complex professional issues.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Christchurch, New Zealand office at least 3 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and an employee share purchase plan in most locations.
• Flexible working arrangements and a culture of open-mindedness and ownership.
• Continuous learning opportunities and dedicated career growth paths.
• Office hubs equipped with barista-crafted coffee, games, and regular team events.
• Wellbeing program and a paid day each year for volunteering.