Sr Product Designer

$115,000 - $160,000/Yr

Opengov - Atlanta, GA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Atlanta, GA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Product Designer I at OpenGov will play a pivotal role in enhancing the design and user experience of our products aimed at transforming government operations. This position is not just about creating visually appealing designs; it involves a deep understanding of user needs and the ability to translate complex data into intuitive solutions. The designer will leverage our established design principles and personas to craft elegant yet practical solutions that meet the needs of our users. In this role, you will be responsible for designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, validating these designs with users and internal experts to ensure they meet the intended goals. You will own and drive all phases of the design process for the product line, collaborating closely with product management and engineering leaders to define use cases, scope, user journeys, and interactions. Your ability to use research data and product analytics will be crucial in understanding user needs, making informed decisions, and effectively communicating your design solutions. As a senior designer, you will also lead and coach junior designers, helping to foster a collaborative and innovative design culture within the team. You will steward our design system by utilizing and creating reusable patterns across products, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our design efforts. Presenting your work to stakeholders across the company will be a key part of your role, allowing you to receive feedback and showcase the value of design in our mission to power more effective and accountable government.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage design principles and personas to craft elegant, practical solutions.
  • Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes and validate them with users and internal experts.
  • Own and drive all phases of the design process for the product line, collaborating 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 the design system by using and creating reusable patterns across products.
  • Help the team choose the right methods and tools for creative problem solving.
  • Present work to stakeholders across the company to receive feedback and showcase the value of design.

Requirements

  • Typically 4-5 years of experience working in a cross-functional design team.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles as applied to software.
  • Experience leading the design process from concept to implementable solution.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to stakeholders.
  • Ability to distill complex data and user workflows into simple and intuitive solutions.
  • Proficiency in 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 systems and wicked problems in government, finance, or enterprise domains.
  • Experience applying various design research methods to gain insights and inform direction.
  • Experience in designing for and scaling accessibility across an organization.

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
  • Anniversary awards
  • Bonus eligible compensation.
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