The Planet Group
Product Designer Job at The Planet Group in Cupertino
The Planet Group, Cupertino, CA, US, 95014
Job Description
Job Title: Product Designer
Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid - onsite several days per week)
Pay: ~$88/hr (W2, DOE)
Duration: 6-month contract (40 hours/week; possible extension)
Introduction
The Planet Group is seeking a Product Designer for a 6-month hybrid contract role in Cupertino, CA. This role will focus on creating innovative, user-centered experiences across desktop, web, and iOS platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional design experience, a strong portfolio of UX and visual design work, and the ability to translate complex concepts into intuitive and visually compelling solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Job Title: Product Designer
Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid - onsite several days per week)
Pay: ~$88/hr (W2, DOE)
Duration: 6-month contract (40 hours/week; possible extension)
Introduction
The Planet Group is seeking a Product Designer for a 6-month hybrid contract role in Cupertino, CA. This role will focus on creating innovative, user-centered experiences across desktop, web, and iOS platforms. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional design experience, a strong portfolio of UX and visual design work, and the ability to translate complex concepts into intuitive and visually compelling solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Media Arts, or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design across web, mobile-web, and iOS platforms
- Portfolio showcasing UX and visual design work for desktop and touch devices
- Expertise with Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, and other design tools
- Experience designing iOS app experiences from concept through delivery, with familiarity in iOS development
- Ability to prototype in HTML/CSS/JavaScript, AfterEffects, or similar tools
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to present design concepts clearly
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Previous experience in e-commerce environments
- Icon design and 3D design experience
- Strong knowledge of design consistency, typography, and aesthetics
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, technical environments
- Conceptualize, design, and build user experiences for products, services, and digital platforms
- Research, design, and prototype new user experiences based on product requirements
- Create deliverables such as design mockups, prototypes, production assets, and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product marketing, and senior leadership
- Present design ideas and solutions in team and stakeholder meetings
- Translate complex concepts into clean, user-friendly designs with strong attention to aesthetics and usability
- Stay up to date on new technologies and design trends across web, mobile, and interactive media
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.