Senior Product Designer

Who we are

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work™." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we're looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it's like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results Geotab is seeking a Senior Product Designer who will contribute to the product vision, collaborate with the design team, and mentor junior designers. They will actively participate in product and design discussions with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing valuable recommendations and insights. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader - we would love to hear from you

What you'll do:

As a Senior Product Designer your key area of responsibility will be responsible for driving design initiatives in cross-functional teams, promoting cross-functional collaboration and ensuring the seamless integration of design solutions throughout the product development lifecycle. You will also need to work independently with developers and product managers to ensure the successful implementation of design solutions, providing guidance and support throughout the development process. You will work closely with Geotab's Product Management, Development and Data & Analytics teams. To be successful in this role you will be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to communicate complex ideas, goals, and problems in a way that is accessible even to those unfamiliar with the project. In addition, the successful candidate will be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead research, ideation, and creation of our application interactions.
• Partner with UX Research, Product Management, Development, and Data Science Team members during design and development to take broad conceptual ideas, understand user needs, and lead the design process into actionable designs and prototypes.
• Map out user flows, wireframes, and prototypes for user testing, feedback, and deployment.
• Dive deep into Customer/User experience to develop deep insights about user behaviours.
• Conduct interviews, and collect feedback from end users and subject matter experts.
• Work with cross functional teams to design, build, and roll-out products that deliver on the Geotab vision and strategy.
• Use Design Principles, as well as existing visual frameworks to produce designs that are visually cohesive with the rest of Geotab's products, with a holistic consideration for the product's future.
• Design web applications using industry best practices and existing visual frameworks.
• Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.
• Track design features and fixes from different subject matter experts.
• Maintain compliance with AODA guidelines for site accessibility.
• Support team with coding activities when needed (e.g. JavaScript, React).
• Conduct concept and usability testing and gather feedback.
• Create personas through user research and data.
• Define the right interaction model and evaluate its success.
• Ensure designs, code, and animations work in different browsers on different devices.
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets.
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields.
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.

What you'll bring to the role

• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of product design, including common interaction patterns used and associated trade-offs, and best practices for responsive web applications.
• Experience collaborating closely with product management, engineering, and research.
• Proficiency in UI design and using tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision, Principle, etc.
• Ability to lead all aspects of the user-centered design process from conception to completion.
• Ability to develop high-level design strategy and vision.
• Communicate complex ideas, goals, and problems in a way that is accessible even to those unfamiliar with the project.
• Must have the flexibility to adapt to growing technology and market demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.
• Relevant Degree/Diploma i.e. Specialization in Design, HCI, User Experience, Research Psychology, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology

Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify, an internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services.

Other employment statements:

Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Alex Cocq at HRCompliance@geotab.com. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Geotab"), you acknowledge Geotab's collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.

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