Sittercity is hiring: Senior Product Designer in Chicago

About SittercitySittercity, a Bright Horizons company, is a technology platform reimagining the child care industry. Finding, hiring, and managing high-quality, trustworthy, and enriching child care has never been simple, for parents or caregivers. We want to change that. At Sittercity, you can imagine and create solutions that will revolutionize a multi-billion industry and bring relief to parents and care providers alike, all while having a lot of fun! Boost your career as we launch into our next phase of growth and help build a platform that changes the way child care works.We are looking for:5+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating your expertise in end-to-end product design, including research, ideation, UX/UI, and interaction design.Proven experience leading design projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, marketing, and other stakeholders.Mastery in design software, including Figma, Unbounce, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant tools.A deep understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to apply them effectively to create engaging and accessible user experiences.Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with experience presenting design perspective and best practices to the broader organization.Experience as a key member of a product delivery squad, acting as one of the three leaders (alongside product management and engineering) responsible for driving product initiatives from concept to delivery.A track record of using analytics data and user feedback to iterate on designs, coupled with a keen instinct for innovative design solutions.Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to articulate your design rationale clearly and persuasively to team members and stakeholders.The ability to balance multiple projects, manage priorities, and work independently while knowing when to engage with key stakeholders.We would like to see the following qualities:Extensive experience designing for responsive web and mobile platforms, with a strong understanding of animation, interaction design, and accessibility best practices.A strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to product direction and design strategies that align with business goals.Experience in design system creation and management, ensuring consistency across the platform while allowing for flexibility in design exploration.Demonstrable success in leading user testing sessions, synthesizing feedback, and translating insights into actionable design improvements.The ability to quickly prototype and iterate on ideas, using a variety of tools and methods to explore design solutions.A proven track record of collaborating with marketing teams on visual assets, brand consistency, and small to large-scale design projects.Why you should join usWe offer an innovative and fun environment that rewards passionate and curious individuals. You will have an opportunity to influence our product and technology in an entrepreneurial environment with enterprise backing that has a huge impact on the childcare industry.Benefits and perks:Remote RoleSupport for flexible and remote working environmentsGenerous Paid Time Off Plan including sick and holidayCompany events, social outings and volunteer opportunitiesTuition assistance, college coach, and enhanced family supportSittercity membership, backup child/adult/elder care, and childcare center discountsGreat benefits package, including; health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k)Compensation Range: $120,000-$135,000 + performance based bonus planSittercity is committed to hiring a diverse workforce.  We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis as prohibited by federal, state or local law. Sittercity participates in E-Verify and background checks all employees.This posting is anticipated to remain open until January 30, 2025.