Product Designer, Precision Animal Health

Position Summary As a Product Designer with Ironwood Digital Precision Animal Health, you’ll drive the execution of our digital user experience in partnership with product managers and the pods responsible for digital software development. You’ll be responsible for improving our design systems, bringing our brands to life digitally, performing and analyzing research to deeply understand the rapidly evolving, modern consumer, and designing the future intersection of genetics, precision healthcare, and consumer technology through our user experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and other designers to ensure products are intuitive, accessible, and delightful to use. This role reports directly to the Senior Design Lead, and works in close partnership with Product Managers, Data, Quality, and Engineering. Position Responsibilities Drive execution of the end-to-end product design process from initial concept through final implementation. This includes overseeing user research, competitive analysis, wireframing, conceptual design, user flow definition, information architecture, interactive prototyping, user testing, UX writing, and visual design. Lead cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Customer Experience & Support, and other departments to align business objectives with user needs and translate them into impactful design solutions. Develop and drive adherence to a robust user research, design, and testing framework , ensuring continuous insight gathering, rigorous usability testing, and comprehensive design documentation (including user personas, journey maps, and design specifications) to streamline collaboration and handoff to product development teams. Establish and maintain expertise in industry trends and best practices, integrating cutting-edge methodologies into the design process. Champion and embed user-centered design principles at every stage of product development, ensuring a superior user experience. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in UX Design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Design, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or similar Proven experience leading user research and design projects, and managing teams with an emphasis on cross-collaboration Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies, consumer behavior/psychology, user research, and iterative design and testing techniques Comfortable presenting user flows from the customer/consumer perspective to stakeholders, and constructively defending design choices based on user research and best practices Proven ability to lead user research and testing with customers to generate unbiased feedback and incorporate into design iterations Proficient designing for (or able to learn quickly) the following digital experiences: web, mobile web, native app, complex online technology platforms A deep understanding of and empathy for users, advocating for their needs throughout the design process. Familiarity with AI-powered design and productivity tools (e.g., generative AI, AI-assisted prototyping, or research synthesis tools) to optimize workflows and elevate design output Commitment to creating inclusive and accessible designs for diverse user groups. Familiarity with AI-powered design and productivity tools (e.g., generative AI, AI-assisted prototyping, or research synthesis tools) to optimize workflows and elevate design output Technical Skills Strong communication skills and a collaborative nature Proficiency in Figma or other design tools like Sketch, Adobe XD Basic knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) preferred Proficiency with primary and secondary UX research techniques Experience with Confluence, Jira for development project management The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $120,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation This position is also eligible for long-term incentives In addition to compensation, Ironwood Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Ironwood Digital , and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more. 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