Product Designer

Be part of an industry leading tech company working with the latest technologies
- Guide the future of our product, developing ideas and building prototypes
- Preferably Sydney-based, open to other locations within Australia

**_"I'm empowered to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's innovations."_**

LEAP Dev is the "Software House" powering LEAP Legal Software, the leading provider of Legal Practice Productivity Solutions in the world. We're part of ATI Global - one of the largest international LegalTech companies. For more than 30 years, our curiosity and commitment to continual improvement has kept us reimagining productivity tools for lawyers and their staff to support our guiding purpose, to 'Help lawyers who help people'. The market leading software we develop and support is used by more than 100,000 lawyers and their staff in small and medium sized law firms.

Working alongside our team of passionate high achievers, you'll join a fast-growing technology business where things seldom stay the same for long. With more than 1000 smart, caring and ambitious 'LEAPsters' working together across Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Poland and New Zealand, you'll find yourself in good company here.

**About the Role**
Our **Prototype & Design Team** are the proud LEAP ambassadors innovating our software to meet our clients' evolving needs and ensuring our technology is always helping our clients achieve our brand promise: "Firms using LEAP make more money".

We are seeking a **Product Designer** to collaborate closely with our Full Stack Developer and Product team to create tangible prototypes that will serve as the foundation for our development team's projects.

Guided by a deep understanding of user-centred design principles, prototyping tools, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll combine stakeholder and customer feedback into the ongoing optimisation, innovation, and evolution of our software. With the support to use your good judgment and set your own goals, you'll be empowered to make an impact that feels personal and meaningful.

**What you'll do**
- **Prototype Design**: Work closely with a Product Manager to understand project requirements to design prototypes that demonstrate key features and functionalities of our products.
- **Collaboration**: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Developers, and other stakeholders, to gather requirements and feedback, and iterate on designs accordingly.
- **Understanding of users' needs**: Use design plays, such as user journey maps, user stories and personas (working closely with the product team) to develop a deeper understanding of our users' needs. Ensure the user's perspective is the driving force behind all design decisions.
- **Wireframing and Mockups**: Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using design tools such as Figma, to communicate design concepts and user flows effectively.
- **Design Documentation**: Document design decisions, interactions, and user flows to ensure clear communication with the development team and seamless handoff of prototypes for implementation.

**What you'll bring**
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Proven experience as a Product Designer or UX Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and ability to create intuitive user interfaces
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, or similar
- Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and methodologies, including wireframing, mockups, and interactive prototypes
- A basic understanding of front-end development technologies and constraints is a plus
- High impact communication - you can clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations. You have the ability to communicate design concepts and rationale to cross-functional teams effectively.
- A willingness to challenge and question stakeholders to understand the problem and propose innovative solutions
- Attention to detail and a passion for creating user-centric designs that solve complex problems
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

**What you'll get**
- Friendly, supportive, and driven culture
- Generous Parental Leave benefits
- One additional paid Wellness Day per year
- Complimentary gym membership
- Fully stocked pantry
- Monthly massages

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**Life at LEAP Dev**
LEAP Dev is all about impact, growth and ownership. We're united by a genuine passion for what we do, enriched by the care we show to our customers and each other and driven by the difference we can make together.

LEAPster culture is about prioritising and celebrating the incredible humans behind our market-lead