Senior Product Designer

Business Area:

Product Mgmt.

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description: 

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

As a designer at Cloudera your main focus is to let your curiosity drive you. You will use your passion and knowledge to create precision-crafted designs that bring simplicity and innovation to our products and services. The Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) helps customers manage the lifecycle of their data, from the edge to AI. Our hybrid data platform delivers unprecedented value to our customers and is key to our overall strategy and success. We need an experienced and talented designer to drive enterprise ready improvements and cross cutting product design initiatives related to the Cloudera data services.

You will be contributing to the full user-centered design process, from user interviews, competitor analysis, mockups, prototyping, validation and inspecting the quality of implementation. Partnering closely with other designers, our product management, and engineering teams to deliver the most usable solutions possible. Additionally, you will work closely with the entire design team to improve our process, our design system, and our design culture. The culture of the Cloudera Design team is human first, we actively seek to grow each person's career through outside education and candid compassionate feedback from other experienced designers.

As a Senior Product Designer you will…

• Design user flows, diagrams, wireframes, and designs to satisfy product requirements and follow product design standards.

• Create high-fidelity visual designs and/or prototypes that demonstrate user flows.

• Deliver design specifications and supporting assets to the development teams.

• Participate in design reviews to collect feedback from designers and stakeholders. 

• Participate in collaborative workshops that unlock innovation.

• Be the champion of the Product Triad to inspire meaningful collaboration to help your team realize their best work possible

• Iterate on existing application features to improve usability and drive key metrics.

• Assist in the planning and estimating of design activities, participating in broader workflow coordination and setting of expectations.

• Participate in product research and usability studies.

• Dive deep into domain research, understanding the customers and the technology.

• Conduct competitive analysis of other products and services.

• Contribute to and maintain design pattern libraries.

We are excited about you if you have…

• 4+ years of professional experience in UX design, UI design, product design, and/or web application design.

• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects with shifting priorities.

• Portfolio exhibiting the ability to conceptualize and demonstrate visual communication skills. Examples of process and design approaches are highly recommended.

• Strong understanding of user centered design processes and methodology, particularly as applied to enterprise software, PAAS, and SAAS applications.

• Mastery of design principles with a firm understanding of grid systems, typography, and color. 

• A strong attention to detail and consistency in design. 

• Strong collaborator experienced in working with cross-functional, international teams.

• Demonstrable systems thinking skills.

• Proficient in Figma, Sketch, Zeplin, Adobe Creative Cloud, and associated prototyping tools.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field required. 

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required.

• Experience working with the concepts of data lifecycle management.

You might also have…

• Experience in coordinating and conducting usability studies.

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end javascript frameworks.

• Proficient in conducting qualitative and quantitative research.

• Experience designing for data streaming, data catalog, data engineering, data warehousing, machine learning and AI applications.

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy 

• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH Policy 

• Mental & Physical Wellness programs 

• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program 

• Access to Continued Career Development 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages 

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Employee Resource Groups

Cloudera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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