Senior Product Designer - job 1 of 2

BuildOps is looking for a talented mobile-focused Senior Product Designer/Manger based in Los Angeles, CA who will be responsible for key initiatives and product areas. This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing startup with the unique opportunity to help build and improve critical parts of the product for our customers.

The ideal candidate is someone comfortable working on complex and ambiguous projects in a fast-paced environment. They’re hard working and naturally take initiative. Above all else, the ideal candidate cares deeply about doing excellent work that helps make people’s lives better.

What You'll Do:

• Independently own the end-to-end design process from user flow diagrams to polished designs that are ready for engineering handoff
• Participate in discovery calls and visits with our users and synthesize research into key insights that will support your decisions
• Partner with product managers and collaborate throughout the design process to deliver solutions that bring value to our users and our business
• Work closely with engineers, QA, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, constraints, and iterate on ideas quickly
• Participate in design reviews by sharing work with the team and providing constructive feedback to the other team members
• Contribute to the design team’s culture of collaboration and support

What We Look For: 

• 5–7 years of experience in product design, specifically on mobile products
• Strong online portfolio showcasing a proven track record of successful mobile product design from concept to launch, including case studies and interactive prototypes
• Expert proficiency in Figma
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong understanding of cross-platform mobile UX/UI principles and methodologies for both iOS and Android platforms and devices, with experience conducting user research and usability testing
• Familiarity with design guidelines and best practices for major app stores (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play Store)
• Ability to interpret mobile app analytics and user data to inform design decisions and optimize user experiences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse audiences
• A passion for design and a relentless commitment to creating exceptional user experiences
• Ability to travel up to six times per year for team meetings and customer visits
• Proficiency with AI tools to support the design process (synthesis, ideation, prototyping)
• Understanding of front-end development basics (HTML, CSS JavaScript, etc.)

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with the commercial trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and/or construction
• Experience working on enterprise or vertical SaaS
• Familiarity with tools like Dovetail, UserVoice, and Jira
• Understanding of financial business practices
• Demonstrated growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest mobile design trends and technologies

Compensation: 

• $110,000 - $140,000 base + bonus!