| Description | Introduction: Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence collaboration humility and openness – and of course have a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do. Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create manage and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries including Toyota Google Dow Jones JSX Betterment and Norwegian Cruise Lines. People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology alongside some of the best talent in the industry and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Product Designer 2 with deep expertise in design systems and motion design. This is a hybrid UX/UI role where you’ll lead and execute design activities across projects own design outputs and represent design vision to both internal and client stakeholders. Your work will ensure that VGV delivers experiences that are smart beautiful and aligned with user needs and client goals. Responsibilities The Senior Product Designer 2 role has broad responsibilities throughout the software delivery lifecycle: Discovery & Requirements Definition You’ll drive understanding of challenges and opportunities at the start of a project by: Conducting stakeholder interviews Auditing existing designs and experiences Reviewing and supplementing UX documentation Running user research and analyzing competitive experiences Synthesizing findings into actionable insights Working with product managers to refine requirements Creating UX artifacts (personas journey maps flows sitemaps etc.) that illustrate current and future experience possibilities Exploring ideas through moodboards sketches and prototypes Design Your core responsibility is to design high-quality user-centered and scalable solutions. Expect to: Drive creative vision on a program develop and refine design concepts that balance user needs and business goals Create core design artifacts: UX diagrams and wireframes user flows high-fidelity screens and design system documentation Illustrate live experiences with prototypes and motion studies Validate designs through research and user feedback Lead internal and client-facing reviews and manage feedback effectively Delivery You’ll collaborate with developers and QA to ensure design integrity in production: Identify UI constraints early in a project Deliver clean scalable design files (e.g. organized Figma with tokens autolayout and clear naming) Support developers throughout sprints and help resolve design challenges Partner with QA for pixel-perfect implementation Enable clients to extend and maintain the design system post-delivery Project Operations & Leadership You’ll guide the design aspects of client programs while supporting delivery excellence and broader team operations: Act as a creative leader and actively help build overall client relationships Partner with program management to scope design tasks and timelines Participate in agile ceremonies and communicate progress clearly Identify and contribute to business development opportunities as they arise Mentor junior designers helping them refine their craft Qualifications Experience 7+ years in UX/UI digital product design (agency and/or in-house) Proven track record of shipping digital products (mobile and web) Experience supporting multi-platform products across web desktop or device interfaces Expertise in building using maintaining and advocating for design systems Portfolio Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in UX visual design and problem-solving Clear evidence of individual contributions to products and impact on users and business outcomes Core Skills UX Design: Expert in translating research and requirements into elegant human-centered experiences Design Systems: Deep expertise in atomic design principles component logic design tokens accessibility standards theming and responsive behaviors experience scaling or modernizing existing design systems in complex organizations preferred Visual Design: Skilled in typography color hierarchy and accessibility able to create compelling design directions Motion: Proficient in designing motion-enhanced experiences and delivering developer-ready specs Strategic Product Design: Ability to integrate business objectives research findings and metrics into design decisions Creative Leadership: Strong communicator who can defend design decisions influence clients and manage feedback effectively Research: Competent in applying qualitative/quantitative research and facilitating design workshops Tools Mastery of Figma (e.g. variables autolayout prototyping) Experience with motion tools (e.g. Rive AfterEffects) Familiarity with more advanced prototyping tools (e.g. ProtoPie Framer) Familiarity with tools and processes for design-to-code alignment (e.g. Figma Dev Mode Widgetbook/Storybook Zeroheight design token workflows) Familiarity incorporating AI-powered tools into your design workflow (e.g. Lovable Figma Make Figma MCP w/ Cursor) Technical Literacy Solid understanding of front-end technologies and implementation considerations Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g. Flutter HTML/CSS React Android or native frameworks) Communication & Collaboration Excellent written and verbal communication Skilled at presenting and storytelling through visuals Strong collaborator with stakeholders and cross-functional teams Capable of mentoring and delegating to junior designers Cognitive Traits Passion for designing great software experiences Curiosity and adaptability quick to learn and synthesize information Detail-oriented with strong systems thinking Working Style Located in ET or CT time zones (or able to work on that schedule) Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting project needs Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously Total Rewards VGV wants all employees to be supported in their personal and professional development so we take a comprehensive approach to compensation and benefits. The initial annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $150-$161k. We benchmark every role based on location and against comparable companies to ensure competitiveness however actual compensation is highly dependent on numerous factors such as location experience knowledge and skills qualifications and other job-related factors. To further support your growth at our company VGV also offers the following: Subsidized health insurance dental and vision coverage Potential to earn equity in an early stage high-growth company Flexible PTO and company holidays 12 -16 weeks universal fully paid family leave 401k retirement savings plan with matching employer contribution HSA with employer contribution Working with a talented global team on cutting edge projects with well-known clients Company Values Do our best professional work. Be collaborative partners. Scale with standards. Always be growing. Be very good. Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company. |