Job description
Overview
Join Esri and help pioneer the field of mapping and spatial analysis through design. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Designer passionate about user-centered and interaction design, with the ability to translate user insights into innovative AI-driven GIS solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with product owners, engineers, developers, and designers to enhance ArcGIS Pro with cutting-edge AI features. Your work will enable organizations to derive meaningful insights from geographic data through advanced spatial analysis, intelligent mapping visualizations, and seamless data management in 2D and 3D environments.
Responsibilities
- Design AI features for ArcGIS Pro, ensuring they are user-friendly, impactful, and align with Esri’s design standards. Your designs will enhance the user experience and drive innovation in our GIS applications
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights, validate design concepts, and ensure our solutions meet user needs and expectations
- Work closely with product owners, engineers, developers, and other designers to ideate, prototype, and iterate on AI-driven solutions. Your collaborative efforts will ensure seamless integration and functionality
- Create comprehensive design specifications, including user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, to effectively communicate design ideas and facilitate implementation
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in AI, UX, and GIS. Apply this knowledge to continuously improve our design processes and product offerings
- Conduct competitive analysis of existing products in the marketplace to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in our AI features
- Lead design efforts from brainstorming and sketching to prototyping and implementation. Ensure all design work maintains a high standard of quality and aligns with project goals
- Advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle. Ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience by considering user needs at every stage
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in product design, with an experience on AI features or technologies
- An online portfolio that demonstrates your design abilities, how you think, and a strong understanding of client objectives
- Experience using Figma, Figma UI Kits, adhering to established pattern libraries and required frameworks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale to stakeholders
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing; and translating findings into actionable design improvements
- Bachelor’s in Product Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factor, or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master’s in Product Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factor, or a related field
- Knowledge of GIS, spatial analysis, and data visualization is a plus
- Enterprise application design experience
- Experience designing mapping applications
- Familiarity with the ArcGIS platform
- Experience with accessibility and internationalization
- Understanding of Microsoft’s Win32 and UWP Design Guidelines
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$97,334—$166,608 USD
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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