Job Opening for WhereTo – Visual Product Designer – Remote, US in Flight Centre Travel Group (Remote)

Visual Product Designer

WhereTo (now a Flight Centre company) is looking for a Visual Product Designer to join our growing product team.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record solving complex interaction problems across multiple platforms. She or he has an eye for pixel perfect detail, and possesses a strong blend of interaction and visual design skills, as well as user-centered design principles. The applicant must have an affinity for consistency, color use, typography, and a keen eye for subtle details. While exercising a good eye for aesthetics, candidates must be able to grasp and distill highly complex issues. Deliverables include wireframes, design mockups, and documentation required for proper implementation.

The candidate must be a natural collaborator with excellent communication skills and able to present design ideas in a team environment. Applicant will report directly to the Head of Produce Design and work closely with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Production, Product Marketing, and Senior Management. Prior experience working within a technical environment is a plus. Applicant should be self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision. Applicant must flourish in a fast paced, multi-project, deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities

Submitting design concepts for brainstorming and approval in a timely manner.
Consulting with the project team and determining visual and interactive design preferences and expectations.
Meeting with the project team for feedback and editing designs, when required.
Employ design concepts into functional prototypes.
Identify new product improvement opportunities.
Communicate design with the engineering team.
Keeping track of advancements in visual design technologies and applications, as well as industry trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or similar and equivalent work experience and portfolio.
3-4 years of experience as a Product Designer, or similar.
A portfolio of visual design examples, preferably examples of a SaaS product.
Advanced proficiency in visual design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite’s InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Figma, Zeplin.
Expert knowledge of user-centered design philosophies.
Experience in determining visual design preferences and meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills.
BONUS: skilled in iconography animations using After Effects or other animation tools
BONUS: knowledge of programming languages such as HTML and JavaScript would be advantageous.

What Flight Centre Travel Group can offer you:

Generous remuneration structure
Travel perks/discounts.
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
Generous paid-time off policy
National/International Award Nights and Conferences
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
Benefits including vision, medical, and dental
Employee Assistance Program
401k program with partial match
Employee Share Plan
Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses
Ongoing training and professional development
Fun and flexible work environment
Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation and Brighter Futures program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, Volunteering and Fundraising.
Employee giving program
Annual Charity Trip
Office Environmental Program
1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year

Location: Remote, US

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for and you would like to be part of our award winning culture then APPLY NOW.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the State of Colorado

Travel is booming once again, and our roles are being filled quicker than a nonstop from London to New York. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

FCTG USA is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer searching for talented people who have a desire to build a rewarding, fun, and exciting career with a company that loves to celebrate your success! Please contact careers@us.flightcentre.com if you need any assistance.