Sr. Product Designer

Aquent is partnering with an innovative company dedicated to enriching family life through active play. This client leverages cutting-edge technology and natural body motion to create award-winning entertainment experiences that transform screen time into joyful, active family moments. They are committed to creating a safe, private, and engaging platform that brings kids and adults together.

Are you a seasoned product design leader ready to shape the future of family entertainment? We're seeking a visionary to spearhead the end-to-end user experience for a flagship system that brings joy and activity to households. In this pivotal design leadership role, you'll craft intuitive, family-friendly interfaces across a custom OS and web platforms, directly impacting how families engage, onboard, and connect through play. You will be instrumental in ensuring every interaction is seamless, delightful, and encourages active participation, making a tangible difference in how families experience technology together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UI/UX design process for a custom OS, including navigation, settings, and play modes, as well as web-based account management features.
• Deliver wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity specifications, partnering closely with engineering teams to implement and refine designs.
• Expand and maintain a cross-platform design system to ensure visual consistency and high quality across all device and web touchpoints.
• Plan and execute usability testing and user research to validate design choices, uncover friction points, and build deep user empathy across the team.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements, solve complex design challenges, and champion user-centered design principles.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of product/UX design experience, with a strong focus on consumer-facing digital products.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in interaction design, visual design, and user flows.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating closely with software development teams.
• Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools, such as Figma.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design rationale and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Willingness to collaborate across multiple time zones; occasional travel may be required.

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Experience designing for operating systems, TV/10-foot UI experiences, or content-rich entertainment platforms.
• Direct experience establishing or scaling design systems.
• Formal experience conducting and synthesizing user research and usability testing.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and open vacation policy.
• A collaborative, product-led culture working with innovative motion-tracking technology.
• An environment committed to personal growth and family-centered innovation.