Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:Lead the comprehensive design of Planera’s mobile app experiences, from initial discovery and ideation to detailed interaction design and final launch. Manage and clarify complex, ambiguous problem spaces by identifying opportunities, conducting thorough discovery, and transforming vague inputs into clear, actionable design directives. Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to prioritize mobile roadmap objectives, make trade-offs, and ensure effective execution. Champion the needs of mobile users, particularly those engaged in field-based workflows, by grounding design decisions in user research, customer feedback, and usage analytics. Drive excellence in mobile interaction design, usability, accessibility, and performance-oriented user experiences. Contribute to the overall product strategy by aligning mobile user needs with broader platform objectives and business outcomes. Influence and refine the design system, ensuring that mobile patterns, components, and animations are scalable, consistent, and of high quality. Facilitate design critiques, collaborative sessions, and cross-functional reviews to unify teams and elevate quality standards. Mentor and support fellow designers through constructive feedback and collaborative efforts, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
About the job
Be a Part of Our Innovative Design Team
At Planera, a dynamic Series A Construction Scheduling Startup, we are on a mission to revolutionize one of the most significant industries globally. Our products are setting new standards for how General Contractors and their teams create world-class construction schedules. This is a unique opportunity to establish the design vision at a rapidly scaling organization, supported by the resources of a well-funded startup and energized by a fast-paced environment.
We are seeking a Staff Product Designer with a keen emphasis on mobile application design to help shape and deliver Planera’s mobile experience. This position is for a senior individual contributor who can navigate complex problem spaces, spearhead impactful initiatives, and enhance mobile design in new product experiences.
You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and company leadership to translate real-world construction scheduling workflows into intuitive, high-quality mobile experiences that are utilized daily in the field. This role is perfectly suited for someone who thrives in uncertain environments, pays attention to interaction details, and can think strategically about systems and products.
If you are passionate about crafting elegant product experiences that have a tangible impact on the real world—and you want to leave your mark on the future of construction—this is your platform.
About Planera
Planera is a fast-growing startup dedicated to transforming the construction scheduling industry. With innovative solutions and a passionate team, we are committed to redefining how construction schedules are created and managed.