Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Function Health is a company focused on empowering individuals to live healthy lives through innovative technology. They are seeking a Principal Product Designer to create exceptional user-friendly experiences and work collaboratively with product, engineering, and operations teams to enhance member interactions with health data.
Responsibilities
- Product Understanding: Comprehend product goals, identify requirements, and address user problems to optimize both member impact and company benefits
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams through the design process, ensuring the successful implementation of new features and functionalities across multiple platforms
- Solution Presentation: Illustrate and present creative solutions that enhance user experience; effectively communicate design rationale to stakeholders
- Research and Integration: Support user experience research, share findings, and integrate insights into product development to continually refine user interactions
- Design System Management: Work within, expand, and maintain a comprehensive and efficient design system, ensuring consistency and quality in design outputs
Skills
- 8+ years experience, with at least 3 years of UI/UX design experience and 2 years of dedicated product design experience
- Proficient in design principles and best practices, including typography, desktop/mobile UI, color schemes, layout, and iconography
- Possesses a diverse and compelling online portfolio that showcases a wide range of design projects
- Willingness to challenge assumptions and commit to ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity
- Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes
- Strong communication skills with a proven track record of meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location
- A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Experience with designing in Figma, showcasing proficiency in utilizing this modern design tool for creating dynamic and responsive designs
- Experience in leading or participating in user experience research, demonstrating a deep understanding of how to derive actionable insights from user interactions
- Experience working closely with front-end developers, along with a basic understanding of front-end technologies
- Knowledgeable in cross-platform design principles for web, iOS, and Android, ensuring seamless user experiences across all platforms
- Experience with start-up environments, especially former founders or early hires
- Knowledge of or experience with popular health technologies, such as Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch, and CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Full benefits + Equity
- Flexible working hours
- A dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged
Company Overview
Function Health is a health platform offering lab tests to help individuals monitor their health. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.functionhealth.com.