ABOUT US

At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.
We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.
We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.

THE ROLE

As a Product Designer II, you will form an integral part of the team accelerating the growth of OpenGround (OG), a flagship Seequent product focused on Geotechnical Information Management and Reporting. This is not a simple lift-and-shift UI initiative; it is a critical strategic investment in maintaining competitiveness in the market. Working in close collaboration with a globally distributed team, you will help define a bold new cloud-native user experience for OG, you will be instrumental in redefining what OG means in the market, aligning to the Seequent Evo platform where relevant. You will work on a variety of projects from early discovery through implementation, driving research, prototyping, and iterative design.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Cultivate a proficient level of understanding of the needs of our customers and the behavior of our users, focusing on OpenGround but also on Seequent’s broader product suite. In partnership with Product Managers, engage in research to develop and models of user behavior.
• In partnership with Product Managers, SMEs and Engineers, engage in user testing to validate design concepts.
• Select appropriate tools, methods, and design patterns to design user experiences of a product, system, or service.
• Translate concepts into outputs and prototypes and captures user feedback or evaluation to improve designs in hybrid environment: desktop and cloud.
• Interpret and follow visual design and branding guidelines to create a consistent and impactful user experience. Evaluate the usability and accessibility of components and alternative designs. Administers a range of evaluations, recording data and feedback. Analyses evaluation data and recommends actions.
• Create visual designs, displaying an understanding of colour theory, typography, and layout principles, to create a coherent and attractive design aesthetic.
• Create interaction designs, with fluid and natural user flows, ensuring that users can achieve their goals with efficiency and satisfaction.
• Create wireframes and mock-ups. Display expertise with Figma.
• Conduct generative research for the development of systems, products, services, or devices.
• Plan own user research activities. Facilitate input from users and stakeholders.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Product Design or a related field is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Product Design team within a commercial software product company.
• Proficient knowledge of customers and users of the product.
• Proficient knowledge of the Segments and Industries served by the product.
• The ability to interact with and influences colleagues. May oversee others or make decisions which impact routine work assigned to individuals or stages of projects. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers, and partners. Understands and collaborates on the analysis of user/customer needs and represents this in their work. Contributes fully to the work of teams by appreciating how own role relates to other roles.