10+ years of product design experience, with the majority in desktop SaaS. Ability to deconstruct large, ambiguous projects into actionable parts. Knowledge of high-functioning design team patterns and creating high-performance environments. Skill in leveraging design to influence engineering, product, and the company. Ability to create standards and principles to improve design quality. First-principles thinking beyond standard UX processes. Sufficient experience to solve usability problems intuitively, reducing reliance on data or research alone. Curiosity and resourcefulness for creative problem-solving. Best-in-class skills in layout, navigation, IA, UI, and interaction design. Obsession with craft and details. Experience at an early-stage startup or as a solo designer on a team.