Product Designer - remote

Crowdcast
Posted 4 years ago

Who we are
Crowdcast is the online events platform for businesses, creators and people at large to bring their communities together. We've experienced massive growth over the course of 2020 as people all over the world move their events online.

Every month, millions of people attend events ranging from Q&As to workshops, live shows, meet-ups, webinars, online concerts, &online summits. Our customers range from big companies like Adobe, IBM, Twilio, &HP to individual creators like MIA, Amanda Palmer, System of a Down &Jacob Collier.

We believe technology can be used to bring people together &bridge divides. We're empowering people to share their ideas at scale, bring communities together, and make a living in the process.

We are a profitable, remote-first, and long-term-thinking company. You could say, we're a zebra company.

Who you are
You love the satisfaction of crafting elegant simple solutions for complex problems. You have an obsession for detail and an eye for sharp visual design. You love exploring the latest and greatest in prototyping tools while keeping emerging design patterns and visual treatments on your radar. You have a strong understanding of the underlying technology behind web and mobile applications so that you're able to come up with creative solutions unique to each platform. You use light, typography, language, motion design, and art to create innovative interfaces and experiences. 

You have high integrity, are self-motivated, and a life-long learner. You're not afraid to dive into uncharted territory, and you're open to updating your opinions based on new information. You communicate thoughtfully and grasp ideas easily. You're constantly pushing yourself to grow and become the most authentic &full expression of yourself.

You want to join a company founded by a designer that directly empowers people while being both profitable and sustainable. You're ready to play a key role in an early team you love working with, while building a culture that you're proud to be part of.

What you'll do
  • You'll work closely with the product and engineering team to design experiences for Crowdcast hosts and attendees across web and mobile applications.
  • Work on and improve the product and marketing design systems.
  • Commit to mastering the art of online events and understand deeply the design problems in creating a live video environment that scales to millions of users.
  • Advocate for inclusion &accessibility by making sure all backgrounds and identities are included in the design process.
  • Set and create graphics that are consistent with the overall design language.
  • Create concepts and prototypes using design tools like Figma (or similar).
Your skills &experience
  • Deep experience in designing products across web and mobile apps.
  • Vision &strategy: proven ability in driving, communicating, and executing against a vision.
  • Strong ability to apply systems design thinking to complex problems.
  • Agility in utilizing a variety of discovery, research, and validation methods to drive meaningful outcomes. You strive to uncover the “Why” behind the numbers.
  • A strong foundation in HTML &CSS and a deep understanding of native iOS and Android app interfaces. A huge plus if you have a coding background.
  • A humble and collaborative attitude where you're always looking to learn and improve.
  • Bonus: Experience in live streaming/online events or the creator economy.
Benefits &Perks
  • A competitive salary with equity
  • Healthcare coverage (including dental &vision)
  • Flexible hours – We're remote-first, you pick when you work
  • Annual retreats
  • Paid maternal/paternal Leave
  • Flexible PTO &sick leave – Take time off to take care of yourself
  • Investment in career growth and training
Crowdcast is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate how you identify, who you love, the color of your skin, your age (at heart and on paper), the gods you do or don't believe in, and every other belief and characteristic that makes you uniquely YOU. The more inclusive we are, the better we'll be as a team—and the better we'll be able to create an inclusive product for all.