Designing photos and videos for a commercial company in the United States

Job Overview
We are on the lookout for a Product Designer who is able to provide a definition to the product specifications, create digital outlines and design products that cater to consumer needs and wants. You will be responsible for building products that are easy to use and attractive to the eye of the consumer. You must be willing to conduct thorough market research and also have a keen eye for detail, colour and shape. Product Designers should be able to understand competitor trends and translate their research into practical products.

Job Responsibilities for a Product Designer
As a Product Designer, you should be able to produce rough sketches of your product designs after identifying customer requirements and trends in the market. You will be required to have excellent communication skills to understand customer requirements better. You should also create new solutions as well as work effectively with cross functional teams to optimise product offerings. The ideal candidate must be creative and have the vision to design products that can satisfy customer needs and wants.

Look out for new opportunities to create new products and services
Present ideas to various teams for brainstorming
Conduct market research to understand market needs and customer preferences
Set design requirements via information provided by internal teams
Understanding materials and product processes
Negotiating and deciding on budget constraints, time scales and various contractual agreements
Producing prototypes to test functionalities
Design sketches and various blueprints to receive feedback
Use 3D software to create designs and prototypes
Use metrics to analyse customer experience and improve on the results received
Conduct test groups and modify products as per feedback received from these groups
Keep up to date with the best practices, tools and trends in the industry
Pursue new business opportunities

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Product Designer Skills Required
A Product Designer needs to possess a variety of skills in order to be successful in the work environment - they include both job related technical skills as well as interpersonal traits.

Firm grasp of market trend and consumer needs
Sharp analytical skills
Good technical and IT skills
Artistic and creative flair
Ability to work with 3D softwares
Commercial awareness
Ability to use CAD
Strong portfolio of well rounded client work
Excellent eye for detail
Ability to draw using softwares such as Sketch and Adobe Illustrator
Good and fluent communication skills
Ability to receive and give constructive criticism
Good interpersonal skills
Provide assistance to product engineers
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Critical thinker and problems solving skills
Work in cross-functional teams to understand client needs and requirements
Knowledge of the various industry practices
Meticulous and diligent attributes
What to expect as a Product Designer
To be a Product Designer, you must have a clear visual creative vision and strong organizational skills. Here’s what you can expect in this role: 

Ability to sit in the front of the computer for long hours
Prior practical experience
Working with various cross functional teams to receive criticism and act on it
Expert advice from professionals in the field and industry