OpenGov Inc. is hiring a
Sr Product Designer

Summary

The Sr. Product Designer I will be responsible for collaborating with the team to solve complex problems and design solutions. The candidate should have relevant experience in user-centered design principles, leading the design process, strong communication skills, and proficiency in common design software tools like Figma.

Requirements

• Typically 4-5 years of experience working in a cross-functional design team
• Strong understanding of how to apply user-centered design principles to software
• Experience leading the design process from concept to implementable solution
• Strong communication skills and an ability to clearly present complex ideas to stakeholders
• Ability to start with complex data and user workflows and drive toward simple and intuitive solutions
• A master of common design software tools, such as Figma (preferred), Sketch, etc
• Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field, or relevant experience
• Experience with complex system and wicked problems in government, finance, or enterprise domains
• Experience applying various design research methods to gain insight and inform the direction
• Experience in designing for and scaling accessibility across an organization

Responsibilities

• Bring ideas, tools, and processes that help the team collaborate and solve complex problems
• Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes and validate them with users & internal experts
• Own and drive all phases of the design process for the product line, working with product management and engineering leaders to define use cases, scope, user journeys, and interactions
• Use research data and product analytics to understand user needs, make decisions, and communicate solutions
• Lead and coach junior designers
• Steward our design system by using and creating reusable patterns across products
• Help our team choose the right methods and tools for creative problem solving
• Present your work to stakeholders across the company to receive feedback and showcase the value of design

Benefits

• 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees
• Fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental Leave policy
• Annual wellness stipend
• Annuity awards