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Lead Product Designer

ForethoughtSan Francisco, CA

$170,000 - $210,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Compensation
$170,000-$210,000/year
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

As the Forethought Product Design Team, we are empowered to engage and inspire our users. We conduct user research and strive to rethink and redefine how users interact with Forethought's brand and products. We design end-to-end AI-driven CS products that connect customers to live services and CS expertise with speed and accuracy.

The Lead Product Designer will lead various innovative initiatives and work with a cross-functional team to deliver a unique customer co-creation experience to accelerate the customer service product experience. In addition to effective product design leadership, The ideal candidate is a Design Thinking advocate who can help realize various creative product visions by being an effective, hands-on contributor to design projects.

What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities):

  • Lead a variety of projects and initiatives, helping define strategy and user experience vision through cross-functional collaboration and alignment
  • Conduct user research, present research findings, and craft end-to-end product journeys and experiences that connect users with Forethought's services and brands
  • Champion Design Thinking, educate cross-functional teams, and facilitate design workshops and co-creation sessions
  • Communicate design direction and intent with user insights, design rationales, and frameworks
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and balance engineering, customer, and product tradeoffs with user needs
  • Contribute to the design system and lead the look & feel and technical direction of the coherent product experiences

Who You Are (Skill):

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Communication Design, Visual Art, Computer Science, Psychology, Industrial Design, [Preferred]
  • 6+ years of professional experience in designing consumer or B2B or enterprise products [Required]
  • A designer with excellent visual skills and craft who obsesses over interaction details
  • A proactive and resourceful self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can make decisions with imperfect data
  • Have exceptional "creative problem-solving", initiative, and follow-through skills with the ability to think on your feet

The salary range, $170,000-$210,000, reflects the target for new hire salaries; final offers are tailored to the candidate's specific location, years of experience, and job-related competencies.

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FAQs About Lead Product Designer Jobs at Forethought

What is the work location for this position at Forethought?
This job at Forethought is located in San Francisco, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Forethought?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $170,000 and $210,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Forethought?
Forethought lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Forethought?
Forethought is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
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