Peak Reservations is working to transform the reservation experience for restaurants. Peak allows guests to select and reserve their table of choice online. This results in creating a brand new revenue stream for our customers. We're a small and motivated team of foodies who are excited about making the reservation experience awesome for both guests and operators.We are looking for a Staff Product Designer to help us shape the future of hospitality. Join us in building intuitive, beautiful, and cutting-edge solutions that delight our users, and make the dining experience more seamless and accessible. Role OverviewAs a Staff Product Designer, you will play a key role in developing the design vision and product strategy at Peak Reservations. This position is ideal for those passionate about solving complex problems, creating visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces, and contributing to the strategic direction of a growing startup. Candidates must be comfortable in a fast paced, cross-collaborative space, and excited about tackling new challenges. Key Responsibilities
- Lead Design Strategy: Define and execute the design vision across the Peak platform, aligning it with business goals and user needs.
- User-Centered Design: Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions.
- End-to-End Design: Take ownership of the full design process from concept to delivery, including wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity mockups.
- Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing) to ensure cohesive and well-executed user experiences.
- Scalability: Build scalable design systems and components that ensure consistency across the platform.
- Innovation: Push the boundaries of UX/UI by experimenting with new design trends and methodologies to enhance the user experience.
Requirements
- Experience: 7+ years of product design experience, ideally within a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your design process, UX/UI design, and problem-solving skills across web and mobile platforms.
- Skills:
- Expertise in Figma.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and responsive design.
- Experience with prototyping tools such as InVision or Principle.
- Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) is a plus.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work across teams.
- Problem-Solver: Ability to think critically and solve complex design challenges.
- Customer-Focused: Passion for understanding user needs and creating exceptional customer experiences.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with a willingness to take ownership.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience designing within the hospitality, travel, or e-commerce industries.
- Background in designing platforms with buy, sell, or bid models.
- Familiarity with designing mobile-first and web experiences.
- Animation and Illustration is a plus