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Senior Product Designer

"Working at Absorb is a transformative experience marked by continuous learning, innovation, and the thrill of impacting over 23.5 million users. We have a diverse range of products and technology stacks that present unique challenges, a culture that embraces camaraderie and work-life balance, and growth opportunities that encourage personal development. This, coupled with the company's genuine care for its employees and the flexibility to work remotely, makes Absorb more than just a workplace - it's a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures your career as a UX Designer." - Nikki Robinson, UX Designer

Absorb Software: Remote Work Culture

About this role:

As a Senior Product Designer at Absorb, you will lead the design process from concept to launch, transforming complex product requirements into intuitive, user-centric designs. Collaborating closely with product management and engineering teams, you'll leverage user research and data-driven insights to refine features and inform the product roadmap. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation and quality within our design culture, ensuring that our products deliver exceptional value to Absorb’s customers.

What you’ll do:

• Own the design lifecycle from concept to launch, including user research, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, user testing, and implementation support.
• Develop and maintain wireframes, high-fidelity designs, component libraries, iconography, and detailed specifications for the engineering team.
• Translate complex product requirements into delightful and usable designs that boost user satisfaction and engagement.
• Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to define and refine product features and the roadmap.
• Utilize insights from user research and analytics to inform design decisions and iterate on existing features.
• Contribute to the design culture at Absorb pushing the boundaries of design innovation and quality.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of product design experience with a track record of launching successful software products.
• 2+ years of working within Agile methodologies and collaborating in cross-functional product design teams.
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality design work across mobile and web platforms.
• Mastery in all aspects of product design including UX/UI and visual design, information architecture, design systems, typography, content, and accessibility. Solid knowledge of Figma.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, UX research methodologies, and the design thinking process.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating design vision and decisions to diverse stakeholders.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in marketing design and data visualization.
• Experience in the eLearning industry or designing educational technology products.
• Knowledge of front-end development languages and frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React).

Are you ready to become an Absorber?

What we offer:

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits including retirement savings programs, eligibility for two different bonus plans, generous time off, comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
• New Hire Equipment Allowance and monthly Flex Allowance to support your success
• Endless opportunity for career growth and internal mobility
• Employee driven DE&I programs
• Games room, meditation & yoga space, state of the art workplace for Absorbers in our Calgary office

Who are we?

Absorb Software is a remote-first company that provides online training solutions to leading organizations around the world. Absorb is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) engineered to inspire learning and fuel business productivity. Our online learning platform combines forward-thinking technology built to scale as our customer’s organizations grow. We empower learners to enrich their lives, workplaces and communities.

Our values are simple:

• We achieve exceptional results by genuinely caring about each other and the work we do
• We’re united, and we grow through our commitment to elevating continual learning!

Absorb is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our people. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. In the event a current Absorb employee would like to apply for this role they will inform their supervisor prior to submitting their application. Successful candidates for this position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and must be able to show proof of legal eligibility to work in the country they have applied to without sponsorship.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, please contact us at accessiblecareers@absorblms.com