Associate Product Designer

Who we are… 

Greetings from PlanetBids, where we soar as the interstellar pioneers of web-based eProcurement solutions in the expanse of the United States! Harnessing a constellation of cutting-edge technologies, our modular suite of stellar offerings empowers governmental, non-profit, and educational entities to navigate the procurement cosmos with unparalleled agility. 

Since our inception in 2000, our celestial crew has been on a trajectory of excellence, propelling us to the forefront of the industry with a gravitational pull of unparalleled client service. Our orbiting team not only upholds the celestial standard but also radiates with boundless creativity and ingenuity, continually pushing the boundaries of innovation. 

If you seek to embark on a journey of collaborative exploration, where flexibility and creativity intersect in the cosmic dance of procurement, then your quest ends here. Join us in our cosmic odyssey, where camaraderie and innovation converge in the endless expanse of opportunity! 

About this role  

PlanetBids is looking for a talented and motivated Associate UX Product Designer to join our dynamic Product Design team. This role is ideal for someone eager to apply user-centered design principles to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to our design system, and grow your skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment. 

What we offer 

PlanetBids is pleased to provide all full-time team members with the following benefits:
 

• Competitive Salary 
• Flexible schedule in a remote-work environment  
• Self-Managed (Unlimited) Paid Time Off Plan with Annual Vacation Bonus 
• Participation in Medical Insurance with generous company contributions 
• Participation in Dental and Vision Insurance with company-paid employee premiums 
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Options 
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance policy with options to voluntarily increase 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCFSA) Program 
• 401k Plan including Traditional and Roth 401k options, both with immediate vesting and employer match  
• Legal Club membership 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Career pathing and development  
• Collaborative and engaged culture 

Role Responsibilities 

• Work alongside product managers and engineers, gather and evaluate user requirements 
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to illustrate design concepts and workflows 
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and design reviews to contribute creative ideas and feedback 
• Assist in conducting user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather insights into user behavior and needs 
• Analyze research findings to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement 
• Make data-driven design decisions, using analytics and user feedback to refine and iteratively improve designs 
• Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of the company’s design system, leveraging reusable design components and ensuring consistency across the product 
• Maintain design documentation to track changes and decisions throughout the product lifecycle 
• Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs 
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ADA) and provide inclusive experiences for all users 
• Use data, user feedback, and market research to solve complex UX problems creatively and effectively 
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices to bring fresh ideas to the team 
• Support senior designers and team members in larger projects while gradually taking ownership of smaller tasks and initiatives 

Required and Desired Skills 

• 2-3 years of UX and product design experience for a SaaS product, including internships or freelance work 
• Strong understanding of UX principles, usability, and user-centered design processes 
• Experience designing for web and mobile platforms with an understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles 
• Proficiency in creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to communicate design concepts effectively 
• Experience with industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar (we use Figma) 
• Experience collaborating with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver design solutions that meet business and user needs 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate design decisions and rationale 
• Familiarity designing to WCAG 2.2/ADA standards 
• Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and toggle between working autonomously and collaborating with a team 
• Ability to take direction and work within a dispersed team 
• Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality work. 
• A dedicated and secure remote workspace allowing for focus and minimal interruption is required 
• A portfolio showcasing your UX process, design thinking, and past projects 
• Ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team in a remote work environment 
• As a requirement, all candidates must be physically based in the United States and able to legally work for any employer.