Senior Product Designer
External
Buildops · Toronto, CanadaPrepare for this interview
EliteAI-generated questions, company research, and talking points tailored to this role
About the role
At BuildOps, we're building a groundbreaking software solution designed to empower today's commercial contractors. From service management to project execution, we're reimagining how our customers operate. Our team thrives on ambition, innovation, and collaboration-qualities we look for in every new hire. As a Senior Product Designer , you will play a pivotal role in owning key initiatives and product areas, driving impact through end-to-end design work that helps build and improve critical parts of the product for our customers. Reporting to the Head of Design , this role is perfect for someone who is energized by complex, ambiguous problems in a fast-paced environment and eager to grow with a well-funded, fast-moving startup.
Responsibilities
- 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, synthesizing research into key insights that support your decisions
- Partner with product managers 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 and constraints, and iterate on ideas quickly
- Participate in design reviews by sharing your work and providing constructive feedback to other team members
- Contribute to the design team's culture of collaboration and support
- Mentor junior members of the team
- What We Look For
- 5+ years of experience in product design, with a proven track record of delivering successful products from concept to launch
- Experience working on enterprise or vertical SaaS
- Expert proficiency in Figma
- Strong understanding of UX/UI principles and methodologies, with experience conducting user research and usability testing, and making data-driven decisions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to diverse audiences
- Proficiency with AI tools (e.g., Figma Make, Claude Code) to enhance various stages of the design process-synthesis, ideation, and prototyping
- Ability to travel up to six times per year for team meetings and customer visits
- Familiarity with the commercial trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and/or construction, preferred but not required
- An understanding of HTML and CSS principles, preferred
- Familiarity with tools like Dovetail and Jira, preferred
Requirements
- Comfortable navigating complex and ambiguous projects in a fast-paced environment
- A self-starter who is hard-working and naturally takes initiative
- Detail-oriented in everything you do
- Passionate about design, with a relentless commitment to creating exceptional user experiences
- Someone who cares deeply about doing excellent work that helps make people's lives better
- Collaborative and supportive, contributing to a strong team culture
Benefits
Your Match
How well this role fits your profile.
Company Intel
What employees say
Worked at buildops? Share your experience