Intermediate Product Designer

A bit about us:

Established before Google, realestate.co.nz is New Zealand’s longest-standing property website and the official website of the real estate industry. Dedicated only to property, our mission is to empower people with a property search tool they can use to find the life they want to live. As for our team, we’re a tech company that lives and breathes property. We’re always looking for new ways to make the journey of buying, renting or leasing property easier and more enjoyable.

Position overview:

We are seeking a talented Intermediate Product Designer with a strong background in graphic design to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for our digital products while also contributing to graphic design projects as needed. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions. Your primary objective is to craft products that resonate with our customers, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering and Marketing teams.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and context
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for digital products
• Ensure consistency and usability across all design deliverables s to enhance brand identity and user familiarity
• Conduct user research and user testing to inform design decisions
• Communicate design concepts effectively and incorporate feedback from stakeholders
• Contribute to QA processes, identifying and validating design-related fixes
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in product design and graphic design.
• Apply graphic design principles to produce engaging visual assets for marketing materials, presentations, and branding initiatives

Ideal candidate:

• 2+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in UI/UX design
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD or similar
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, and layout
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience working in an agile environment

A bonus if you have:

• Experience creating visual assets for print and digital platforms
• Experience with creating illustrations and iconography

Benefits:

• Fully remote team
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Additional wellness leave
• Flexible work hours
• Professional development budget and opportunities

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience!