Principal Product Designer

About us
Coalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. Founded in 2017, Coalition combines broad insurance coverage with a digital risk assessment and continuous security monitoring to help organizations protect themselves in today's hyper-connected world.
Opportunities to make an impact with bold thinking are real - and happening daily.
Responsibilities

• Spearhead innovative solutions to complex usability problems, demonstrating a deep understanding of user needs and industry best practices
• Lead the creation of clean, modern visual designs for the user interface, aligning them with established brand guidelines and expanding the product's visual language
• Develop comprehensive task flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes that cater to customer needs and enhance the overall user experience
• Collaborate seamlessly with UX and Visual Designers to craft attractive, intuitive, and user-friendly software that exceeds customer expectations
• Effectively communicate design concepts and prototypes to developers, ensuring smooth implementation and preserving the design vision throughout development
• Take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, utilizing your seasoned experience to manage time effectively and provide guidance to fellow team members

Skills and Qualifications

• Impressive portfolio showcasing a wide array of successful design projects
• Bachelor's Degree in HCI, Design, or a related field focusing on user comprehension and human-centered design principles
• Over 6+ years of hands-on experience in roles such as UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, or similar, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional product experiences
• Profound expertise in user interface and interaction design, with a deep understanding of industry-leading best practices
• Display excellent visual design skills, consistently producing a clean, modern, and friendly aesthetic that elevates the product's visual appeal
• Proficient in identifying product specifications and understanding user psychology, ensuring the designs resonate with the target audience
• Demonstrated aptitude for creative problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, ensuring the highest level of quality in every aspect of the design process
• Outstanding communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present design ideas persuasively
• Highly skilled in industry-standard product design software (e.g., Sketch, Figma, InVision, Balsamiq), enabling seamless design workflows and collaboration
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and previous experience collaborating with front-end developers to bridge the gap between design and implementation
• Proactively explore emerging user needs through user research, staying ahead of trends to inform cutting-edge design solutions

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in B2B product development, demonstrating an understanding of enterprise-level user needs and workflows
• Proficiency in designing tools that streamline and enhance a user's daily workflow, promoting efficiency and productivity
• Track record of excelling in a fast-paced start-up environment, showcasing adaptability and the ability to thrive in dynamic settings
• Proficient in front-end development, with hands-on experience in HTML/CSS, allowing for seamless collaboration with development teams on user interface implementation

Compensation
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The US base salary for this position ranges from $147,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $225,000/year in our highest geographic market. Consistent with applicable laws, an employee's pay within this range is based on a number of factors, which include but are not limited to relevant education, skills, job-related knowledge, qualifications, work experience, credentials, and/or geographic location. Your recruiter can share more on target salary for your location during the interview process. Coalition, Inc. reserves the right to modify this range as needed.
Perks

• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO policy
• Annual home office stipend and WeWork access
• Mental & physical health wellness programs (One Medical, Headspace, Gympass, and more)!
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement

#LI-Remote
Why Coalition?
We're a remote-first, mission-driven team committed to building a more inclusive culture with people of all different backgrounds. We trust our team members to take responsibility, share ownership, and put in the work to help us in our pursuit to solve digital risk.
Coalition's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for organizations of all sizes and remain true to our founding values of character, humility, responsibility, purpose, authenticity, and inclusion. We are proud to have been named among Inc.'s Best Workplaces in 2021 and 2023 and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2022.
We're always looking for collaborative, inquisitive individuals to join #OurCoalition.
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Anti-Discrimination Notice
Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all individuals seeking employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit harassment or discrimination of applicants based on the above-protected categories. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination of employment.
Accommodations
Coalition complies with US federal and state disability laws, and our policy is to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants and employees unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Contact us if you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process.
We consider qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.