Product Designer

Posted Aug 30

Raya is a membership-based online community for dating, networking and discovery. Our goal is to foster a safe, trusted, community for members to meet, share and engage in ways that will result in quality real-world connections and experiences. Raya is dedicated to delivering a better social internet and we are committed to pushing the boundaries of design and technology to create products that captivate and inspire our users. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled Product Designer to join our team on Places. 

Places allows people to discover the best places in the world through curated discovery in our iOS app. Places is seeking a talented Product Designer specializing in design systems, brand guidelines and user experience. In this role, you'll work closely with our lead designer to create thoughtful user experiences and maintain a robust design library that ensures consistency and efficiency across our app.

Key Responsibilities: Design System & Brand Identity Management

  • Create reusable UI components and patterns that align with our brand identity and user experience goals
  • Maintain and update the company's design system components, ensuring consistency across Places iOS app 
  • Collaborate with lead designer and developers to ensure smooth implementation of design components
  • Conduct regular audits of the design system to identify areas for improvement
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team

Key Responsibilities: UX/UI Support

  • Collaborate with lead designer in creating user flows, wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes
  • Contribute to product decisions through thoughtful design solutions with product managers and leadership teams
  • Participate in ideation sessions and design critiques to enhance overall user experiences
  • Help translate complex user needs into simple, intuitive interface designs

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in product design or UX/UI design
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma
  • Strong understanding of design systems and component-based design
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects and a deep understanding of design principles. 

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to shape the design direction of an impactful product
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits