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ShakaCode

Product Designer with Product Management expertise (South America or Central America-based)

Reposted 13 Days Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Mid level
Remote or Hybrid
Mid level
The Product Designer will lead the design process, contribute to product management, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product strategy.
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Job Overview:

ShakaCode is looking for a skilled Product Designer who can bring valuable product management skills to our team. This role is perfect for a UX Designer who wants to broaden their scope and play an active role in shaping product direction and strategy. While your main responsibility will be product design, product management skills are a significant plus. The ideal candidate can occasionally contribute to product strategy and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring design decisions align with broader business goals.



What We Offer:

- 100% remote position with flexible working hours
- Work independently on big projects and make decisions based on varying amounts of information. Our projects range from new products to refinements on existing products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Design:
  • Lead the end-to-end design process, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and final UI design.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs are implemented accurately.
  • Create prototypes and high-fidelity designs that align with the product vision.
  • Maintain and evolve design systems to ensure consistency across the product.

Nice to have:

  • Product Management Skills:
  • Work closely with product management to align design work with business goals and user needs.
  • Contribute to product roadmaps, providing insights from a design perspective.
  • Assist in prioritizing features and defining product requirements that enhance user experience and business impact.


  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, customer support, and engineering, to ensure a cohesive product experience.
  • Act as an advocate for the user throughout the product development lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience as a product or UI/UX designer with shipped products in your portfolio.
  • Proven ability to balance design tasks with strategic product management responsibilities.
  • Experience creating designs either mobile-first or desktop-first.
  • Experience with both consumer and business systems

  • Skills

  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present ideas clearly.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Figma, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of product strategy and the ability to contribute to roadmap planning.
  • Analytical mindset with experience in user research and data-driven decision-making.

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