Overview
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Readdle is a pioneering force in the personal productivity space on Apple devices. We shape the landscape since 2007, empowering individuals and teams with innovative technology to enhance efficiency and creativity. We craft exceptional mobile and desktop experiences for those who aspire to achieve more.
PDF Expert, our flagship product, is more than just a PDF editor — it is one of the most loved PDF apps, trusted by over 30 million people worldwide to read, edit, annotate, and manage PDFs seamlessly across Mac, iPad, and iPhone. It has been recognized as "App of the Year," an "Apple Editors Choice," and a Red Dot Design Award winner. PDF Expert sets the standard for effortless document workflows.
As a Product Designer, you will be a key player in shaping the future of PDF Expert on the web, building an AI-powered PDF Copilot that transforms static documents into interactive, intelligent experiences. Your design expertise will drive innovation, tackle complex user and business challenges, and expand PDF Expert to the web.
Our Design Approach: We design with a clear focus on creating impact through improved user experiences, product performance, and meaningful business outcomes. Our approach is guided by four principles:
- Lead by Design. Design drives our products evolution and enables cross-functional collaboration to influence product direction.
- Data-Informed. Decisions are backed by user insights and product analytics to deliver results aligned with user needs and business goals.
- Customer-Obsessed. We deeply understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points, gathering feedback and conducting research to craft engaging experiences.
- Impact-Driven. We design for measurable results and business outcomes, such as increased engagement and improved performance.
In this role, you will:
- Define, design, and improve the PDF Expert experience, with a primary focus on web-based experiences.
- Create prototypes, user flows, and high-quality interface designs addressing customer needs through customer-centered and data-driven decisions.
- Conduct user research and gather insights to inform product design decisions.
- Drive product design initiatives that impact product strategy and business metrics.
- Develop product hypotheses and lead the implementation of new ideas from concept to launch.
- Contribute to the enhancement of our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across platforms.
- Collaborate with partners in product, engineering, marketing, and analytics to create and implement product design solutions.
Contribute to an impact-driven design culture focused on continuous learning and growth. Play an active role in fostering a collaborative, efficient, and enjoyable working environment.
About you:
- 5+ years of experience in product design, with a proven track record of delivering successful design solutions. A portfolio presented in a case study format is a big plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and product thinking, with the ability to think creatively and strategically to tackle complex design challenges.
- A strong blend of UI mastery and deep UX expertise, with experience driving design from concept to execution and ensuring user-centered solutions.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Great presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to advocate for new ideas or initiatives.
- A driven self-starter, experienced in taking ownership of strategic projects.
- Youre energized by fast-paced, evolving environments, managing multiple priorities with focus and composure.
- Positive attitude and a collaborative, dynamic, and supportive work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.
What you will get at Readdle:
- Customer-centric culture with direct exposure to customer interactions to create and deliver solutions for millions of users.
- Professional growth with ownership of decisions, work, and results, plus feedback for learning and improvement.
- A team of amazing people who value transparency and everyones success.
- Impact on our products through continual improvement and simplification of processes.
- Innovative culture that values new ideas.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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