OpenGov
Sr Product Designer
OpenGov, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
OpenGov is home to an exceptional team - passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. By bringing the OpenGov Cloud to our nation's state and local government, we're transforming communities so they can thrive!Imagine yourself being able to help small business owners open their doors faster, ensuring our tax dollars are accounted for, creating safer infrastructure, modernizing the permitting process, and assisting with disaster recovery. The work you do here every day has a meaningful impact on people's lives!OpenGov is a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes America's Best Startup EmployerJoin our smart, fun, and humble team to experience the most rewarding career of your life!
Job Summary:The Sr. Product Designer I will be responsible for bringing ideas, tools, and processes that help our team collaborate and solve complex problems.Responsibilities:
Leverage our design principles and personas to craft elegant, but practical solutionsDesign wireframes, mockups, and prototypes and validate them with users & internal expertsOwn 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 interactionsUse research data and product analytics to understand user needs, make decisions, and communicate solutionsLead and coach junior designersSteward our design system by using and creating reusable patterns across productsHelp our team choose the right methods and tools for creative problem solvingPresent your work to stakeholders across the company to receive feedback and showcase the value of designRequirements and Preferred Experience:
Typically 4-5 years of experience working in a cross-functional design teamStrong understanding of how to apply user-centered design principles to softwareExperience leading the design process from concept to implementable solutionStrong communication skills and an ability to clearly present complex ideas to stakeholdersAbility to start with complex data and user workflows and drive toward simple and intuitive solutionsA master of common design software tools, such as Figma (preferred), Sketch, etc.Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field, or relevant experienceExperience with complex system and wicked problems in government, finance, or enterprise domainsExperience applying various design research methods to gain insight and inform the directionExperience in designing for and scaling accessibility across an organizationOther Compensation: Bonus eligibleThe final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
What makes OpenGov uniqueLeadership:
CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!Growth:
Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more.Culture:
Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!Perks:
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, and more!Product:
Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.Mission Driven:
We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.Come join us and make a positive social impact!
OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Summary:The Sr. Product Designer I will be responsible for bringing ideas, tools, and processes that help our team collaborate and solve complex problems.Responsibilities:
Leverage our design principles and personas to craft elegant, but practical solutionsDesign wireframes, mockups, and prototypes and validate them with users & internal expertsOwn 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 interactionsUse research data and product analytics to understand user needs, make decisions, and communicate solutionsLead and coach junior designersSteward our design system by using and creating reusable patterns across productsHelp our team choose the right methods and tools for creative problem solvingPresent your work to stakeholders across the company to receive feedback and showcase the value of designRequirements and Preferred Experience:
Typically 4-5 years of experience working in a cross-functional design teamStrong understanding of how to apply user-centered design principles to softwareExperience leading the design process from concept to implementable solutionStrong communication skills and an ability to clearly present complex ideas to stakeholdersAbility to start with complex data and user workflows and drive toward simple and intuitive solutionsA master of common design software tools, such as Figma (preferred), Sketch, etc.Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field, or relevant experienceExperience with complex system and wicked problems in government, finance, or enterprise domainsExperience applying various design research methods to gain insight and inform the directionExperience in designing for and scaling accessibility across an organizationOther Compensation: Bonus eligibleThe final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
What makes OpenGov uniqueLeadership:
CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!Growth:
Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more.Culture:
Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!Perks:
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, and more!Product:
Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.Mission Driven:
We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.Come join us and make a positive social impact!
OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.