Product Designer

at  Paper Giant

Paper Giant usesdesign and technology to help organisations understand, imagine and change.
We’re most known for our experience in strategic design, product strategy, co-design and design research. We strive to create positive impact through work that considers the perspectives and lived experience of the people our projects effect.
In the past year, we’ve worked on diverse projects including: delivering a design system for one of Australia’s most progressive financial institutions, co-designing better outcomes to support people leaving prison and facilitating conversations on a national strategy on energy performance.
We are a fully remote team primarily based in Melbourne, and we offer flexible desk arrangements for those that require it. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer. If you’re not sure you meet all the criteria, we absolutely encourage you to apply.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

As a Product Designer at Paper Giant, you will apply your design expertise to a diverse range of client problems. You will be a hands-on maker and work collaboratively with project team members to deliver high-quality work for clients in the government, not-for-profit, and private sectors. You’ll scope and define design approaches, prototype and design digital interfaces, and create pathways for change through effective design and storytelling.
You have in-depth knowledge and experience in visual and communication design in diverse contexts and mediums. Knowledge and experience in applying human-centred design methodologies to achieve design outcomes is essential.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of experience working in a product design, UX/UI, communications design, graphic design or human-centred design role;
• Excellent skills with Figma, Adobe Suite, and other no-code prototyping services;
• Experience using and creating design systems and brand guidelines;
• You can show at least one project where you designed and conducted qualitative research with the users of a product, service or policy;
• You can tailor outputs and design communication to meet client needs;
• You are willing to travel to conduct research if required;
• You will help us to design and build a positive, collaborative, inclusive studio culture;
• Fluent in written and spoken English; and
• Full and current working rights for Australia.

DEMONSTRATE ETHICS, PURPOSE AND CARE

• You are a kind, generous and respectful individual
• Your personality is a reflection of your personal practice
• You can understand or engage in ethical conversations about your work
• You have a strong desire to contribute to the studio practice and culture