Core Product Designer

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company operates Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji , Saturn, and other digital services. The Product Design team is a small but influential team that steers the future of the core Snapchat application. Our Designers work closely with the CEO and various cross functional leaders to create a design led roadmap to build products and experiences that bring our community together in new and special ways. We’re looking for a Core Product Designer to join our Product Design team at Snap!

Requirements

BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
3+ years experience designing and shipping mobile applications
3+ years experience using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, or other design tools
A portfolio showcasing your work and strong mobile design skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to inspire and drive end-to-end product and feature improvements
Exceptional visual design skills
Proficiency with AI-enabled tools and workflows
Curiosity around how to best leverage new technological advancements in design and development
Knowledge and passion for interaction design
Ability to prototype interactive mobile experiences
Ability to think at a high level about product strategy
Ability to act as a Product Manager when needed
Ability to think creatively and develop novel solutions
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous work environment

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with Camera, AR, or social product design
Deep understanding of Snapchat products
Demonstrated experience with AI-enabled tools and workflows for both design and development

Responsibilities

Conceive of innovative new features and pitch those concepts directly to the CEO
Be a driver for all aspects of product design and execution, including pitching ideas, designing the experience (visual design, interaction design, and prototyping), and communicating the solutions to necessary audiences within the company
Design beautiful, simple, innovative, and intuitive experiences and flows
Identify the needs of Snapchatters, give high-level strategic input, and improve existing products and features
Define the short and long-term roadmap for your product area(s)
Communicate design decisions to leadership, product and design peers, and engineers