Product Designer

At Journal Technologies, we believe our technology can be a force for good in the world ensuring the proper and efficient functioning of some of the most foundational aspects of society - the courts and justice system. We create and implement enterprise software that supports the administration of justice, currently in the United States, Canada, and Australia. While our eSeries product suite enables governments and their employees to deliver continued foundational court processes, our R&D focuses on leveraging emerging possibilities with technology to improve access and efficiency. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Journal Technologies is a long-time, wholly-owned subsidiary of Daily Journal Corporation (NASDAQ: DJCO). We also have a major office in Logan, Utah, a team in Melbourne, Australia, and a growing number of remote staff across North America and the world. 

Under our next generation of leadership, we're implementing a new vision for the company that prioritizes building an extraordinary workplace with empowered people at the heart of our business. Great people want to collaborate with great people, and we are actively looking for smart, motivated people who care deeply about the work they do.  

Senior Product Designer 

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Product Designer to join our team at Journal Technologies. This role will be pivotal in helping redesign a suite of software to provide a best-in-class, intuitive and cohesive user experience. As part of your role as a Product Designer, you will also be responsible for creating and maintaining a robust design system that will be used across multiple products. If you are a seasoned design system product designer with a passion for creating robust and user-friendly products, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Product Design Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other designers, to create engaging and user-friendly designs. 
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions. 
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design trends and technologies. 
• Apply accessibility and usability best practices based on Design System best practices and guidance. 

Design Systems Responsibilities: 

• Lead the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive design system that will be used across multiple products. 
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to ensure the design system meets the needs of the organization. 
• Develop guidelines and best practices for implementing the design system. 
• Advocate for accessible and inclusive design practices to “shift left” into the design phase of products. 
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions and ensure the design system is user-friendly and accessible. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the design system is implemented consistently and effectively. 
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design and technology trends and incorporate them into the design system. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Computer Science, or a related field. 
• 7 years of experience in product design, with experience with design systems. 
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and design system best practices. 
• Experience creating and maintaining complex design systems in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Excellent communication, collaboration and time-management skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High-level understanding of front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js. 
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned. 

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

Location: Remote 

Why Journal Technologies? 

Visit www.journaltech.com/careers for more information, but highlights include:  

• Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, and years of service. 
• Quality medical, dental and vision coverage. 
• Competitive paid time off as well as paid holiday time. 
• 401(k) retirement program. 
• Annual professional development funds - $1,500 USD annual per employee. 

• Book subscriptions with an extensive library in each office for personal and professional growth. 
• Flexible working hours which you can coordinate with your supervisor. 
• Ability for employees to work from a remote location (e.g., home) or office. 
• Personal meetings with direct managers approximately every four to six weeks to discuss career growth and advancement opportunities as well as other issues important to the employees. 
• Travel opportunities between Journal Technology offices and with clients. 

• We provide technology that matters in the world, and we're a stable employer comprised of quality people, with a commitment to investing in our people. 

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Employment at Journal Technologies is based solely upon the qualifications of the individual applicant, regardless of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all personnel actions and decisions, including recruiting, hiring, discipline, training, transfers, compensation, benefits, promotions and terminations, leaves of absence, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. 

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000