Wireframing and mockups  

Proficiency in UI Design tools

Familiarity with  design basics (color theory, typography, graphic design)

Ability to build basic user journeys

Familiarity with design systems

Effective communication

Curiosity

Having a “growth mindset“

Passion for solving problems

Ability to work in a team as well as independently

Thorough knowledge of the tools and principles of design, typography, color theory, and motion principles

Ability to understand the basics of the technology their product is built with

Ability to work within and extend design systems

Ability to communicate with engineers about implementation details

Ability to write detailed documentation of user journeys

Ability to use data to shape their work proactively

Ability to drive team consistency & process

Ability to identify and replicate design trends

Ability to understand the user experience, customers, and business needs

Ability to evolve a product or feature based on feedback, customers, and business needs

Ability to understand the metrics that drive the business and use design to affect them

Ability to  understand technical implementation details

Ability to guide and evolve the company aesthetic and experience direction

Ability to build and document complicated design components and user journeys

Ability to  design a project from beginning to end, taking into account all inputs along the way

Ability to review project goals and assumptions with Product Managers

Initiating product ideas and working with PMs and developers to build them

Ability to analyze and evaluate complex trends and UX patterns

Ability to  provide the most accurate execution timelines to meet stakeholders’ expectations

Ability to prioritize work and determine what will be most efficient to build at any given time

Regularly collaborate with design leadership

Years of significant revenue and KPI contributions

Years of experience cultivating and maintaining relationships with employees at all levels and teams

Years of impact and value to the company’s various levels and teams

Years of experience measuring and improving work processes

Proven ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality work under strict time constraints

Ability to determine the right approach for a specific project based on its goals, team, and capabilities

Have an in-depth understanding of user needs

Have a historical perspective of industry shifts and market demands

Ability to mentor and coach other designers on the team

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate a high level of expertise in one or more product design specializations

Ability to easily adapt and scale their communication for developers, designers, stakeholders, and executives

Ability to carry out the design vision by leading the design team by example 

Assisting the team in selecting new tools and processes

Ability to assume a Product Manager role for specific projects

Ability to take part in strategic meetings with upper management to help shape product development

A strong grasp of business metrics and a track record of delivering results for the company

Experience in adapting to product design and development trends and best practices

Direct and coach team and leads

Envision the future of products

Provide regular, timely, and helpful feedback

Line up the right internal and external resources when needed

Years of experience motivating teams

Influence strategy decisions with years of expertise in the product design field

Manage the relationship between Design org and other organizations in the company

Years of experience in business and goals setting

Ability to give structure where missing (e.g. initiatives, processes)

Ability to start initiatives at org and company level

Ability to create or streamline processes for the org