Product Designer

<p>Harvey Nash USA has been engaged to find a talented <strong>Product Designer</strong> for one of the <strong>world’s leading professional networking platforms.</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><em>This is a hands-on product design role focused on creating intuitive user experiences, end-to-end user flows, design systems, and motion/animation, while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Research, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams.</em></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Product Designer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> New York, NY – Hybrid (Tuesday–Thursday onsite)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 2+ Months with a strong possibility of extension</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Day-to-Day Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create holistic product design solutions that address user, business, and brand needs</li><li>Design intuitive <strong>end-to-end user flows and product experiences</strong></li><li>Communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and user-centered design processes</li><li>Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, UX Research, Marketing, and Data Science</li><li>Work with developers and engineers to bring designs to life</li><li>Contribute to and extend <strong>design system language and patterns</strong></li><li>Incorporate <strong>motion design and animation</strong> to enhance product interactions, usability, and storytelling</li><li>Influence product decisions through strong design thinking and cross-functional collaboration</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Must-Have Skills</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of experience in <strong>UX/Product Design</strong></li><li>Strong <strong>Figma</strong> experience</li><li>Experience designing web and/or software products through the full product development lifecycle</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>interaction design and user flows</strong></li><li>Experience working with <strong>design systems</strong></li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to independently deliver <strong>small-to-medium-scale design projects</strong></li><li>Strong cross-functional collaboration skills</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Nice-to-Have</strong></p><ul><li><strong>4–6 years of motion/animation experience</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>Principle, Rive, or similar motion/interaction tools</strong></li><li>Experience extending design systems and component libraries</li><li>Experience designing complex end-to-end product experiences</li><li>Background working with large-scale consumer or enterprise products</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Application Requirement</strong></p><p>Candidates must provide a <strong>portfolio, website, or relevant work samples</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> A reasonable, good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is <strong>$70–$90/hr on W2</strong>, depending on experience and location.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><em>Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.</em></p><p><br /></p>