Senior Product Designer

at  knak

KNAK IS A MISSION-DRIVEN COMPANY

Why? Because our time is limited, our competition is fierce, and our margin for error is small. For us to have the greatest impact on the world, we need to be laser focused on our core mission, which is…

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Product Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in designing user interfaces and experiences for web applications.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Strong technical understanding of web standards, modern front-end frameworks (vue, react etc) and especially css (including experience using frameworks such as tailwind, bootstrap etc)
• Solid understanding of usability principles, user-centered design methodologies, and accessibility standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey design ideas and rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with user research methodologies and a data-driven approach to design.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in email marketing or SaaS product design is a plus.
  Join us at Knak and be part of a team that’s revolutionizing email marketing for enterprise customers. Your expertise will shape the future of our platform and ensure we deliver outstanding user experiences.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Knak we have four foundational pillars. Culture, customers, product and growth. Culture is our number one pillar because we know that is at the core of building a strong company that can build amazing products and delight our customers. We do this with a laser focus on hiring the right people who are smart, positive and who want more than the typical nine-to-five offers.
We offer an extremely rewarding, second to none work environment as acknowledged by Ottawa’s Best Places to Work 2022! We show our investment in our people through our competitive salaries, equity in the company, great benefits, paid vacation, Life leave days (because life happens), team lunches and off-sites, and most importantly our commitment to YOUR career growth.
If this sounds like something you’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you!
If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women and underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. Knak believes in creating an inclusive, barrier-free working environment. If you require ANY accommodation to the interview process please contact culture@knak.com.
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THE ROLE

Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for design? Knak is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join our dynamic and expanding design team. As a key player in shaping the future of email marketing, you’ll work on a leading platform renowned for its best-in-class user experience. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading our product growth as we venture into campaign generation using generative AI. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll conduct research, analyze data, and derive insights from our valued customers and end-users to develop features they love. Your creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills will be instrumental in driving Knak’s success and delighting our customers.
We’d love to see your work! Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.