Senior Product Designer
Hybrid (San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY)
About Pika
Pika is a startup dedicated to helping small businesses manage and electrify their buildings through residential services software, leveraging the power of technology to address some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to build the software infrastructure to help the world transition to a greener future. We are supported by top investors, including Sequoia, Bling Capital, BoxGroup, and industry leaders.
Role Description
As a Product Designer, you will be one of our first design hires, playing a crucial role in shaping the user experience and aesthetic of our product. You’ll collaborate closely with the founders and engineering team to transform our vision into a user-friendly, impactful product focused on the electrification of buildings. We're looking for someone to work in person from our San Francisco or New York offices.
Responsibilities
Product Vision & Strategy: Work alongside the founders to define and articulate the design vision and strategy for our core product.
User-Centered Design: Lead user research initiatives to deeply understand our users’ needs and pain points, specifically in the context of residential electrification services.
Design Execution: Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences across our platform, incorporating AR/VR elements.
Prototyping & Testing: Create prototypes to quickly iterate on design concepts and validate them through user testing.
Collaboration: Partner with engineering to ensure the feasibility of designs and to foster a seamless transition from design to development.
Design System: Establish and maintain a design system to ensure consistency across the product.
Mentorship & Culture: Cultivate a design-centric culture and mentor future design hires as the company grows.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Educational Background: BSc/MSc in Design or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 3-7 years of experience in product design with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise, especially in handling complex data and technical forms.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools like InVision or Marvel.
UX/UI Expertise: Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and visual design.
User Research: Experience in conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering actionable insights.
Startup Mindset: Experience working in a startup environment is a plus.
Passion for Sustainability: Demonstrable commitment to environmental sustainability and belief in our mission.
Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.
What We Offer:
Impactful Work: An opportunity to work on a project with significant potential for societal impact.
Equity Stake: Significant equity stake with proactive refreshers for high performance
Growth Opportunities: Unlimited opportunity for growth and learning.
Supportive Environment: A supportive, challenging, and collaborative work environment.
Sustainability Perks: Carbon offsets for your day-to-day emissions impact.
Office & Benefits: Office space with a dedicated desk, and budget for office equipment. Comprehensive benefits including competitive healthcare/dental/vision, flexible PTO, and education stipend.
Pika Earth, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to use your design skills to make a tangible difference in the world, we'd love to hear from you.
