I talk about our thought process on design org and career leveling at ResortPass.

I discuss our approach to hiring junior and senior designers. 

I discuss potentially collapsing positions within our design org at ResortPass. 

I discuss my thoughts on where research meets design at ResortPass. 

I talk about how I like to have junior designers at the "big kids table" early on in their careers. 

Adam Fishman

With this document I break down career leveling in product design at ResortPass, including tracks and competencies as an individual contributor or management. 

Skills continue to develop as level increases, have a similar bar at and above certain levels, and aren’t expected before a certain level. As an individual contributor, the product designer is responsible for their own work and is not a manager or team leader. They are expected to work independently to solve design challenges and deliver high-quality designs that meet the needs of the user and the product.

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As someone progresses through levels, their area of ownership will grow in scope and they will become more independent in managing their area. Associate Product Designers (Level 1) start off with specific features or small projects and require help both with prioritization and with specification creation and execution, whereas Senior Product Designers (Level 3) will be managing a large area (i.e. mapped to another internal department) that includes multiple teams and be able to do so without much help beyond guidance on overall company prioritization.

Research as part of design

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Skills continue to develop as level increases, have a similar bar at and above certain levels, and aren’t expected before a certain level. As a manager, the product designer is responsible for creating a successful team with high execution expectations. They are expected to contribute to the company strategy and ensure projects meet the needs of users and the business.

As someone progresses through levels, their area of ownership will grow in scope and they will become more independent in managing their area. Associate Product Designers (Level 1) start off with specific features or small projects and require help both with prioritization and with specification creation and execution, whereas Lead Product Designers (Level 3) will be managing a large area (i.e. mapped to another internal department) that includes multiple teams and be able to do so without much help beyond guidance on overall company prioritization.

Design Career Leveling Guide at ResortPass

Career Leveling

Individual Contributor Track

Competencies

Management Track

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