Lingraphica

Product Designer

DEERFIELD, ILPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Lingraphica, part of Fortune Brands.

  • Job overview

    The Product Designer role at Lingraphica involves shaping connected Master Lock products by designing user-centered digital and physical interfaces, contributing to smart security product development.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The designer will create UX designs across digital and physical platforms, collaborate with senior designers and cross-functional teams, use data to inform decisions, support user testing, and contribute throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The role offers a base salary range of $60,000 to $99,000 with potential bonuses or sales incentives, comprehensive health plans, a 401(k) with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, and inclusive fertility/adoption benefits.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 3+ years design experience including 1 year in IoT, proficiency in Figma and prototyping, knowledge of design systems, interaction design tools, strong visual design skills, understanding of UCD principles, and experience in agile cross-functional teams; familiarity with IoT protocols and Swift UI/Jetpack Compose is a plus.

  • Work environment and culture

    Lingraphica values inclusivity, offers Employee Resource Groups, supports wellbeing with flexible benefits, and promotes a collaborative environment.

  • Company information

    Lingraphica is part of Fortune Brands, a leader in home products and security markets with brands like Master Lock and Moen, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, trading on NYSE as FBIN.

  • Team overview

    The Product Designer reports to the Principal Product Designer and works closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders in a cross-functional team.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is hybrid, based in Deerfield, IL or San Francisco, CA, requiring on-site presence three days a week.

  • Application process

    Applicants can apply via the official Fortune Brands careers page; accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities via email contact.

  • Unique job features

    This role uniquely integrates software and hardware design for connected home security products, offering involvement in cutting-edge IoT product design.

Company overview

Lingraphica is a company specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices designed to help individuals with speech and language impairments. They generate revenue by selling these communication devices, software, and related services to individuals, healthcare providers, and educational institutions. Founded in 1990, Lingraphica has a history of innovation in the AAC field, including the development of the first portable speech-generating device. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with communication disorders through technology and support.

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  • Position your resume to highlight your experience with UX design, interaction design, prototyping, and visual design, emphasizing your ability to create seamless user experiences across digital and physical interfaces, as this aligns directly with Lingraphica's focus on connected Master Lock products.

  • Emphasize your collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and researchers, as well as your familiarity with agile environments and design systems like Figma and Jira, which are key to this role.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Lingraphica's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Product Designer position.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with members of Lingraphica’s design or product teams; start conversations by mentioning your enthusiasm for connected home technology or asking about their approach to integrating hardware and software design.

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