Senior Product Designer

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, India and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

For more information, visit https://www.onereal.com/

Location: Remote - India

Work Schedule: 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM IST

Availability: Must be able to join within 45 days of offer.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer to join our R&D team at Real. This role involves working across the entire design process, from research and ideation to prototyping and final delivery. You will craft user-centered design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UX/UI design, be a natural problem solver, and thrive in a collaborative, agile environment. You will also mentor junior designers and help shape the design culture at Real, while having the flexibility to work remotely.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead End-to-End Design Process: Own the complete design lifecycle for various products, from initial research and ideation through to high-fidelity visuals and final implementation.
• Create User-Centered Solutions: Translate complex user and business challenges into simple, elegant, and functional design solutions that align with user needs and strategic goals.
• Design Artifacts Creation: Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs that clearly communicate design concepts and ensure an intuitive user experience.
• Usability Testing & Iteration: Conduct user testing and leverage data-driven insights to validate design decisions, ensuring designs meet performance goals and continuously improve based on user feedback.
• Conversational Interface Design: Design and refine conversational interfaces for AI agents, focusing on clarity, usability, and engagement. Continuously monitor usability KPIs and optimize user interactions based on performance data and feedback.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor junior designers, helping them grow their skills, navigate challenges, and refine their design approaches. Foster a collaborative and supportive design culture.
• Drive Design System Evolution: Contribute to and help evolve the design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across all products and features.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure design solutions align with technical requirements and product objectives.
• Champion Design Thinking: Advocate for user-centered design thinking across the organization, ensuring that design decisions are informed by user insights and aligned with business objectives.
• Stay Current with Design Trends: Keep up with industry trends, best practices, and emerging design tools. Integrate new ideas and approaches into design processes to enhance product experiences.
• Ensure Accessibility & Inclusivity: Ensure that all designs follow accessibility standards and guidelines, providing a seamless and inclusive experience for all users.
• Balance Multiple Projects: Manage multiple design initiatives concurrently while maintaining high-quality work and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Figma and familiarity with design systems.
• Ability to incorporate user research, competitive analysis, and data-driven insights into design decisions.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in agile, cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of user interface and user experience principles, with the ability to balance aesthetics and functionality.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior designers while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Experience designing for conversational AI agents, particularly with a focus on usability KPIs and iterative improvements.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (preferred).
• 6-8 years of professional experience in Product Design, UX/UI Design, or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and familiarity with design systems. Knowledge of other design tools is a plus.
• Previous experience working in agile environments, collaborating closely with product and technical teams.
• Proven track record of mentoring junior designers and helping them improve their skills.
• Experience with AI-powered conversational interfaces, focusing on user interaction, performance metrics, and optimization is preferred.
  
  
  

Must Have: Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values

• Work Hard. Be Kind
• “We” are bigger than “me”
• Tech x Humanity
  
  
  

REAL is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.