Product Designer
"An excellent Product Designer should have an affinity and aptitude toward each vertical of the holy trinity of software design: UI, UX and Technology."
Andrej Andonov - Head of Design @ MVP Masters
The Holy Trinity
UI (Visuals)
Most designers at the start of their careers focus heavily on visuals, which is natural. Many enter the field with a background in creative expression—through sketching, painting, photography, or graphic design—activities that aren’t bound by technology or UX constraints.
However, in Product Design, UI cannot exist without considering both technology and UX. That said, strong visuals are just as critical as these other factors.
With over four decades of consumer software evolution, competition in any niche is fierce. Simply being first to market is no longer enough. In today’s landscape, your product must be best in class and capture customers' attention within minutes.
Exceptional visuals play a key role in helping you stand out.
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of Atomic Design principles
- Designing Custom Components
- Responsive Design
- Wireframing
- Mockups
- Working with already established design systems (contributing to further development of a design system
UX (Product)
A great Product Designer maximizes value by truly understanding the end-user. By stepping into their shoes and analyzing how they solve problems, your aim is to design software that helps them do so more efficiently—reducing cost, friction, time, or resources.
In essence, good software delivers meaningful improvements in users' lives at a small cost.
(With near-zero replication costs, software providers can capture substantial value by offering their solutions at marginal prices.)
Research competitors, develop information architecture, and explore mockups and prototypes.
Responsibilities:
- Product Industry Analysis
- Customer Analysis
- Storyboarding
- Journey-Mapping
- Object-Mapping
- User-Research
- User-Interviews
- A/B Testing
- UX Audits
(Tech)nology
While a Product Designer doesn’t need to know how to code like a Product Engineer, having a basic understanding of software technology is invaluable when translating ideas into features and components.
Understanding what’s feasible and how long development takes reduces friction between clients, designers, and developers, ultimately improving a designer’s workflow and output.
Should have understanding of:
- Web (HTML, CSS, JS)
- How Databases work
- What are APIs and how they work
- Differences between Mobile & Web Software
Note: This last vertical is not a must-have to be hired if you are proficient in the other two, and is something we can help you master,
If you share our definition of Product Designer and your goal is to master the holy trinity of Software Design then I invite you to apply to join our team. We’d love to have you on board!
Benefits
and Perks
We believe in a healthy balance between life and work. It's important to us that our team leads active and fulfilling lives. That's why we don't just offer perks; we make them a big part of our culture.
Competitive Compensation
We all like to feel valued, and yes, that includes being paid well. We’ve got you covered.
Learn and Grow
Your growth is our growth. Let’s level up your skills and career together in a place that supports your journey.
Work How You Like
We’re based in Skopje and embrace the work-from-anywhere vibe. Just pop into the office once a week for some team fun and connection.
The Right Tools
Starting with us means getting the tech that suits you best. Work happy, work secure.
Plenty of Time Off
Need a break? You have 24 days a year to unwind + public holidays. Because everyone deserves a good rest.
Launch your product with MVP Masters
Why wait ages to launch when you can hit the ground running? Embrace the MVP Masters approach: top-tier tech, tight timelines, and price tags that make sense.
The Need-to-Knows
What's an MVP and why does it sound so sporty?
MVP, in our world, stands for Minimum Viable Product. Think of it as the “essentials-only” version of your big idea. It’s the sneak peek that lets you test the waters without going all-in on the first dive. Saves time, money, and the occasional “Oops!”.
Why MVP Masters? Why not some other cool-sounding agency?
Here's the scoop: We’re MVP whizzes. Three months, an idea, and our magic touch, and boom! Digital greatness. With a killer combo of strategy, experience, and a sprinkle of user love, your project's in for some good times.
What's Inside the MVP Goodie Bag?
Picture this: everything you need for MVP stardom. We're talking top-notch project management, dazzling designs, the key features to make users go “wow”, snappy 2-week releases, all the analytics goodies, and a cherry on top.
You say 'swift MVP'. How's the quality though?
Speed's our game, but quality’s our fame. Our secret? A tight ship, a well-oiled plan, and a crew that knows their stuff. We spotlight the must-haves, chat with you like we're old pals, and deliver an MVP that’s all kinds of impressive.
So, after the big debut, can my MVP hit the gym and bulk up?
Heck yes! We don’t just launch and bounce. With our guide on scaling up, you’ll know how to beef up your MVP based on what users are vibing with. We lay the tracks for your MVP train to chug far and wide.