Product Designer (Remote considered)

Job Role: Product Designer
Division/Department: Product
Reports To: CPO
FLSA Status: Exempt

Boardable empowers nonprofits with the technology and thought leadership they need to drive positive change in the world. We believe that by providing a complete nonprofit operating system, we can support the incredible work of nonprofits and help them to achieve their missions and goals. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences sets us apart and enables us to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Boardable is seeking a talented Designer to join our growing Product team. This is a crucial role for our business, as we serve an incredibly diverse set of customers and users, whose skills, abilities and needs can vary widely.

Reporting to the CPO, the Product Designer will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience, visual design, and future state of our platform. 

They will work closely with our product and engineering teams, as well as teams throughout the organization to deeply understand customer needs and opportunities and create meaningful, intuitive, and visually appealing solutions. 

The Product Designer will also have autonomy to research, ideate and develop concepts that empower nonprofit boards to achieve their missions more effectively, empowering them to have a significant impact on the trajectory of the product.

• User-Centered Design: Apply user-centered design principles to create elegant and intuitive user interfaces that address the needs of nonprofit organizations and their boards.
• Wireframing and Prototyping: Develop wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups to convey design concepts and validate user flows and functionality.
• Visual Design: Create visually appealing and consistent designs, including icons, graphics, and user interface elements, that align with Boardable's brand.
• Usability Testing: Conduct usability tests and gather user feedback to iteratively improve the user experience.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of designs.
• Design Systems: Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems and style guides to maintain consistency across the platform.
• Stay Current: Stay up-to-date with design trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to drive innovation in product design.

• Usability and User Experience (UX) Metrics
• Design Quality and Consistency
• Product Adoption
• User Feedback and Iteration
• Time-to-Market
• Accessibility 

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing design work and process.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and front-end development concepts is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to delight customers through design
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills that result in strong relationships 
• Experience in a startup or small company environment with a demonstrated ownership mentality, resourcefulness, and proactive approach to work 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze sales data and identify trends
• Confidence and ability to communicate with customer representatives from all levels of the organization
• Superior organizational and project management skills; close attention to detail
• Experience serving on a nonprofit board a plus

• Hybrid work environment within Industrious, a thoughtfully designed, flexible workspace with extensive member benefits
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 recognized holidays, and a commitment to work/life blend
• Access to competitive health/dental/vision insurance options, including a PPO and HDHP plan option
• Life insurance and the option for short term and long term disability coverage
• Monthly phone/tech stipend
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Work from home desk setup stipend for all new hires
• Potential of equity compensation in a fast-growing organization
• Bonus opportunities
• Transparent, welcoming, and helpful culture dedicated to living our mission
• The gift of Boardable to a board on which you serve, annual subscription
• Time off for board service work
• Corporate charitable donation matching program
• Annual all-hands retreat
• Exceptional swag
• Fringe lifestyle benefit

We create equitable compensation, promotion opportunities, and processes and our talent acquisition efforts employ measures to mitigate bias in hiring. Through our work and service, we support organizations that provide programs for underrepresented groups and communities. We strive to foster a culture that embraces belonging and inclusion, creating a safe space for everyone to feel valued, respected, and engaged.

Boardable is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage all those interested to apply and encourage you to contact us if you request accommodations upon submitting your application

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