Senior Product Designer
WHO WE ARE
SQUIRE is the leading business management system designed for the needs of barbers, shop owners, and their communities. We believe the pursuit of artistry and autonomy should not be restricted by the complexities of running a business. With SQUIRE, we provide custom-branded tools, resources, and guidance to help barbers of all stages and experience levels attract and retain more customers, efficiently manage their shop operations, and increase their revenue.
Founded in 2015, SQUIRE is trusted by more than 30,000 barbers across 5,000+ shops in more than a thousand cities worldwide. From streamlined booking and opening new shops to real-time earning dashboards and building lasting customer relationships, SQUIRE supports shop owners in seamlessly bridging the gap between their personal craft and business goals. SQUIRE enables barbers everywhere to unlock their full potential both as artists and as entrepreneurs.
For more information, please visit getsquire.com or download the SQUIRE app from the App or Play Store.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Product Designer at SQUIRE, you will lead key design initiatives for our suite of barber management and booking products, tackle complex workflows, and solve nuanced problems with big impact.
Starting on the consumer-facing Client Growth team, you will need to carefully balance the needs of barbers, their clients, and SQUIRE as a business. Regular user testing will be essential and require close collaboration with outside teams. Alongside the entire Design team, you'll also contribute to the evolution of our design systems and processes, including how AI is affecting how we work.
Reports To: Director, Product Design
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina - Hybrid
Type: Contract
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive the design of critical product features from concept to delivery
Partner with researchers and stakeholders to solve complex design challenges
Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers through Claude and Figma Make prototypes
Work with the Design team to evolve our process alongside increasingly sophisticated AI tools, without sacrificing our ability to be creative
Guide efforts to map and clarify abstract systems and workflows
Contribute to the scalability and evolution of the design system
Work closely with the Product and Marketing communications team to organize and conduct qualitative usability testing
Translate abstract systems or flows into intuitive diagrams for group discussion and decision making
Provide assets to outside teams that further marketing and customer engagement efforts
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in a product design role or similar
Advanced proficiency in Figma
Experience and eagerness in using Figma Make and Claude (or other AI tools) for rapid prototyping and advanced interaction design
Experience using AI tools for divergent discovery, information gathering (with verification), or other uses in the digital product development process
Experience crafting B2C products and consumer-grade experiences for diverse audiences
Examples of successfully conducting usability studies, A/B testing, or other data-based approaches to optimizing user flows and design experiences
Strong expertise in abstract flow and systems mapping
Deep understanding of interaction design principles and usability testing
Experience implementing and/or evolving design systems in a scalable way
Incorporation of accessibility standards (i.e., WCAG 2.2) in your design process
Basic technical understanding of how digital applications work (FE vs. BE, Native vs. Web, how 3rd-party integrations may work, etc.)
Experience with mobile app (phone and tablet) and responsive web app design
Candidate must also be...:
NICE TO HAVE
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills to advocate for design decisions
Leadership and mentorship skills to support team growth
Deep empathy for end-users and the ability to align design decisions with their needs
Strategic thinking to balance business goals with user-centered solutions
Curiosity and adaptability in solving complex design challenges
Comfortable working with a growing team and evolving process
NOT REQUIRED BUT USEFUL
Advanced understanding of how digital applications work, particularly working within React Native
Experience working with/within the barbering community or self-care industry
Portfolio demonstrating advanced understanding of mobile design, including how a complex product must gracefully adapt between desktop, phone, and tablet
Interview Accommodations
SQUIRE is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to recruiting@getsquire.com and someone on our team will respond to your request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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