Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) is pioneering a new generation of additive manufacturing technologies focused on the production of end-use parts. We offer a portfolio of integrated additive manufacturing solutions for engineers, designers and manufacturers comprised of hardware, software, materials and services. Our solutions span use cases across the product life cycle, from product development to mass production and aftermarket operations, and they address an array of industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design and research and development. At Desktop Metal, we believe additive manufacturing, commonly referred to as 3D printing, is one of the most exciting and transformational technology innovations of our time.
We are looking for a Senior Product Designer who will join us on the ground level as we build technology to drive the advancement of personalized healthcare. Desktop Health is a healthcare technology company that delivers 3D printing and bio fabrication solutions currently used in orthodontics and dental, with future markets in dermatology, plastic surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology and beyond. The responsibilities of this role include creating new tools and workflows for digital 3D design and fabrication in the dental and orthodontic space. They work closely with the team to define product vision and launch new products into the market.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Partner with PMs, engineers, researchers, and content strategists to manage product design from conception to launch
- Take future-oriented visions and turn them into useful products
- Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of the product and executive teams
- Consider the drivers and constraints of the business when making strategic product decisions
- Understand and explain complex workflows and systems
- Make the complex simple
- Define and explain end-to-end user experiences by using prototypes, process diagrams, storyboards, and other techniques
- Engage in brainstorming and feedback sessions with other designers
- Provide feedback and mentorship to other product designers on the design team
- Facilitate collaborative sessions with internal and external stakeholders
- Identify user groups with which to carry out interviews and other UX research
- Facilitate collaborative sessions with internal and external stakeholders
- Help to define the design team’s culture and processes as it grows
- Keep an eye on competitiveness within our industry
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Figma
- Ability to provide guidance on the implementation of UX research techniques and testing activities to assess user behavior
- Experience with A/B testing and other optimization testing methodologies
Requirements:
- Work portfolio demonstrating prior web and mobile applications designed and launched
- Experience working on complex or enterprise applications
- Ability to understand business metrics and translate company goals and objectives into product design strategy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to communicate ideas to all cross-functional stakeholders
- Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Attention to detail and mastery of information design
- 5 years of experience building and shipping software applications at the level of whole products or features that encompass an end-to-end experience across a variety of platforms
- 5 years of strategic product thinking with the experience to develop product goals, identify opportunities, and make decisions based on the impact to people and the business
- Experience representing work to a broader product team and other leaders, clearly and succinctly articulating the goals and concepts
- Strong UX, interaction, and visual design skills
- Experience working on complex or enterprise applications
At Desktop Metal, innovation is at the core of our DNA. And we believe ground-breaking discoveries are born from diverse teams with unique backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce with equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or disability.