Markforged is looking for a Product/UX Designer to help us define and build the future of our user experience within Eiger, our 3D printing platform. Our software technologies and tools empower our customers to configure print-ready parts, visualize part geometry in 3D, and push to IoT-connected printers for printing. As part of the Product team, you would be helping to lead the scaling and growth of our 3D printing platform involving end-customer applications and IoT services.
What will you own?
- Work with product managers, other designers, and developers to define and build new features across the Markforged product.
- Elevate and evolve the Markforged experience across multiple surfaces, including the web and on device screens.
- Create wireframes, flow diagrams, and interactive prototypes.
- Produce responsive visual elements, assets, and visual treatments.
- Deliver visual design specifications and guidelines to document and define user interfaces.
- Conduct user interviews and usability tests to define and iterate design work.
Important Note:
Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point were getting at, it doesnt hurt to take a chance and apply!
What you have:
- 5-7 years of experience working as a Product Designer / UX Designer.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating knowledge of design thinking, process, user interface design, and interaction design.
- Embraces iteration in the design process and is receptive to feedback. Progress over perfection.
- Solid understanding of technical concepts and constraints.
- Strengths in graphic design sensibilities: spacing, typography, illustration, and color.
- Experience working alongside full-stack software development teams.
- Self directed, with good time management and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and drive multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to communicate and defend concepts to a multidisciplinary team.
- Bachelors in HCI, CS, Interaction Design, or alternative design degree preferred.
Bonus points:
- Experience working in Figma.
- Experience in CAD or other 3D software.
- Experience designing user interactions in 3D views.
