Senior Product Designer at AKQA

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User-Centered Design, UI Design, Digital Experiences, Product Ecosystems, Design Systems, Figma, Usability Testing, Collaboration, Prototyping, Interaction Patterns, Empathy, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Innovation, Problem Solving, Craftsmanship

Industry

Design Services

Description

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight, bringing to life ideas that move the world. Skilled problem solvers and storytellers, they thrive in a multidisciplinary environment to develop meaningful work that delights customers and delivers results for clients. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Designer with a strong foundation in UI design for complex product systems. In this role, you will help shape large-scale digital experiences for marquee brands with household names, working across multi-step, multi-lane processes that impact millions of people worldwide. You will translate complex requirements into intuitive, elegant solutions that feel effortless to customers while maintaining design and brand integrity at scale. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Strong demonstration of user-centered design principles, with an emphasis on UI craft in complex product systems Ability to design efficient, functional, and engaging digital experiences across multi-step flows and platforms Experience navigating and simplifying interconnected product ecosystems and multi-lane processes Ability to work both strategically (patterns, systems, concepts) and tactically (flows, components, prototypes) Deep empathy for end users, staff, and operators to inform design decisions Strong understanding of web and app paradigms, interaction patterns, and design systems High proficiency in Figma, including components, layouts, design systems, and interactive prototyping Ability to contribute to research efforts (e.g., usability testing, interviews) and synthesize insights into actionable design direction Collaborative spirit—comfortable working with stakeholders, developers, and partners to reach the best outcomes Proactive in identifying opportunities for clarity, innovation, and continuous improvement Availability to work core business hours aligned to U.S. Pacific Time (PT), as the broader team collaborates in West Coast hours QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS A compelling portfolio showing distinctive product design work, particularly UI within complex systems Ability to develop simple and elegant solutions for multi-step, layered problems Strong written, visual, and oral communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines with an inclusive, team-first mindset Openness to progressive thinking and exploring new approaches to design challenges REMOTE EXPECTATION This is a remote, full-time role available in approved states within the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to work core business hours aligned to Pacific Time (PT) to support collaboration with a predominantly West Coast–based team. Occasional travel may be required for research, workshops, or team collaboration, depending on project needs. We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Designer will shape large-scale digital experiences for well-known brands, translating complex requirements into intuitive solutions. This role involves working across multi-step processes that impact millions of users globally.