Shape the Future of Engineering: Join Jiga as Our First Product Designer
Are you a passionate Product Designer eager to revolutionize an industry ripe for innovation? Jiga is seeking a talented individual to lead the design vision for our platform, helping engineers build physical products faster and more efficiently. This is a rare chance to be the first designer on a growing team and truly shape the user experience from the ground up.
About Jiga: Empowering the Next Generation of Product Builders
At Jiga, we’re tackling a important challenge: streamlining the complex process of bringing physical products to life. We believe engineers deserve better tools, and we’re building a platform to deliver just that. we’re a profitable, fully-funded company experiencing significant revenue growth, and we’re committed to complete transparency wiht our team.
Why Jiga is Different: A Culture Built on Trust and Performance
We’ve intentionally built a company culture that prioritizes results, autonomy, and genuine connection. Here’s what sets us apart:
* Fully Remote: Our team spans over five countries, embracing the flexibility and diversity of a distributed workforce.
* Performance-Driven: We focus on what you achieve, not how many hours you work. Micro-management is a concept we actively avoid.
* Open Dialog: We encourage honest feedback and tackling challenging questions head-on.
* Team Building: Weekly online game nights and an annual company offsite in a stunning natural setting foster strong relationships.
* Efficient Meetings: We believe in focused communication. Expect one all-hands meeting weekly and another with the advancement team - that’s it.
* financial Stability: We operate with a clear understanding of our runway and share that details openly.
The Role: Design for Efficiency and Impact
As our first Product Designer, you’ll be instrumental in defining and executing the user experience for Jiga. You’ll collaborate closely with our CTO and product engineering team to create designs that are both beautiful and highly functional.
Your primary focus will be on user efficiency. This means designing intuitive flows that:
* Minimize manual data entry.
* Automate administrative tasks currently handled through inefficient channels like email and phone calls.
* Empower users to quickly understand and accomplish their goals.
Essentially, you’ll be modernizing an industry that’s been stuck in the past, bringing cutting-edge UX principles to a space desperately in need of them.
What We Value in Design
We believe in a pragmatic approach to design,guided by these core principles:
* Clarity over Aesthetics: Easy-to-understand designs are always preferable to purely pretty ones.
* Simplicity over Complexity: Strive for elegant solutions that avoid needless features.
* Progress over Perfection: “Done” is better than endlessly refining - we value iterative development.
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for a proactive, ownership-driven designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment.You shoudl apply if:
* You’re a self-starter who doesn’t require constant supervision.
* You possess extensive experience designing clean, elegant user flows.
* You can translate complex technical concepts into simple, delightful interfaces.
* You take complete ownership of projects from start to finish.
* You’re pleasant with experimentation and learning from mistakes.
* You have a “get things done” attitude and a knack for rapid execution.
* You’re willing to tackle any task, irrespective of its perceived level.
What You’ll Bring: Requirements
* Experience: 6+ years of experience in Product, UI, or UX design.
* Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating visually polished UI designs and thoughtful user flows.
* Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with engineering teams and business stakeholders.
* Startup Experience: Experience working in a startup environment, ideally as a solo designer or early team member.
* Time Zone Compatibility: Some working hours overlap with GMT+3 is preferred.
Beyond the Perks: What We Offer
Forget the ping pong tables and endless snack options. We prioritize what truly matters:
* Location Independence: Enjoy the freedom of fully flexible, remote work that supports your life, including family
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