Remote Product Designer at GitHub

Company Overview:
GitHub is a leading platform in the software development industry, offering a collaborative environment for developers worldwide. Our remote-first culture fosters creativity and innovation, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the USA. At GitHub, we embrace the benefits of remote work, enabling our team to achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering top-notch products and services.

Position Summary:
As a Remote Product Designer at GitHub, you will play a crucial role in shaping user experiences and driving product innovation in a fully remote setting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive interfaces and delightful user interactions that align with our company's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:
- Create user-centric designs for web and mobile applications
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate concepts into visually appealing designs
- Conduct user research and gather feedback to iterate on design solutions
- Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design ideas effectively
- Ensure design consistency and quality across all platforms and devices

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a product designer or similar role in a remote work environment
- Strong portfolio showcasing your design projects and process
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Technical Requirements:
- Dedicated home office setup with high-speed internet connectivity
- Comfortable working across different time zones and flexible working hours
- Proficiency in remote collaboration tools like Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git for seamless team collaboration

Desired Skills:
- Experience working in an agile development environment
- Knowledge of front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Ability to conduct usability testing and analyze user feedback for design improvements
- Passion for staying updated on industry trends and best practices in product design

Compensation & Benefits:
Annual salary range: $80,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience
- Home office stipend or equipment provided
- Flexible working hours with consideration for different time zones
- Virtual onboarding process for seamless integration into the team
- Access to remote team collaboration tools and ongoing support
- Virtual team building activities to foster a strong sense of community
- Occasional travel requirements for team meetups and company retreats

How to Apply:
To apply for the Remote Product Designer position at GitHub, please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your design work to our careers page. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our remote team of talented professionals.