Product Designer (Contract) - Remote

Overview

At Metaculus, we are building a public forecasting platform that empowers people to understand and predict complex global issues. Our goal is to create a trustworthy and engaging environment for users to share insights on vital questions impacting science, technology, and society. We’re looking for a Product Designer on a contract basis to enhance our user experience and help bring our vision to life.

In Short

• Help improve the Metaculus web platform by designing and shipping thoughtful, user-centered features.
• Collaborate with the team to bring product specs to life through all stages of the design process.
• Engage in early prototyping and ideation.
• Gather internal & external feedback.
• Iterate based on feedback and prepare designs for production.
• Oversee implementation and QA.
• Observe how features are used post-launch and identify opportunities to refine them.
• Support other teams with a variety of design needs.
• Design concepts and visual assets for forecasting tournaments.
• Help Programs and Sales teams create engaging presentations and reports.
• Build out landing pages and custom user flows for tournaments and initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in product design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with prototyping tools and design software.
• Understanding of user testing and feedback processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Familiarity with web design best practices.
• Experience in creating visual assets for presentations.

Benefits

• Remote work with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Potential for exceptional candidates to earn higher rates.