Senior Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Employment Type: [Not Specified] Location Type: San Francisco Bay Area (3x per week in-office requirement)

Position Overview

GoFundMe is seeking a Senior Product Designer to join our team and help people overcome the challenge of asking for help. This role is crucial for creating real human impact through empathy, clarity, and exceptional design. You will be a key member of a triad leadership team, collaborating closely with Product and Engineering partners to define vision, strategy, and execution for critical initiatives. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, unlock user value, and guide the evolution of our platform. We are looking for a creative, strategic thinker with strong design craft and a deep sense of purpose, who thrives in ambiguity and leads with curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Define the experience strategy for the product and drive consensus across teams with other designers.
• Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions that create user value and business impact.
• Facilitate design workshops with cross-functional team members for ideation, brainstorming, and establishing conceptual direction.
• Create and deliver high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and specifications.
• Contribute to and help evolve the Heart design system.
• Collaborate with the product team to transform conceptual ideas into usable, delightful, and valuable product features.
• Actively participate in group design critiques to solicit and provide thoughtful feedback.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a Product Designer, working in-house or at an agency.
• Expert understanding of the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, and proportion.
• Strong aesthetic judgment and attention to detail.
• Skilled at articulating design decisions.
• End-to-end experience designing consumer-facing experiences for web and native apps.
• Proven ability to be a problem solver, requiring minimal guidance in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, manage workloads, and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate design decisions, ideas, and vision.
• Empathetic and user-centered approach to design.
• Experience working with a lean team of Engineers, Product Managers, and User Researchers.

Company Information

GoFundMe is a global community of over 150 million people dedicated to helping one another. Our mission is to empower people to help each other through best-in-class technology. In 2022, GoFundMe merged with Classy, a leading nonprofit fundraising software company. Together, we have helped people and organizations raise over $30 billion since 2010. Our vision is to be the most helpful place in the world.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives annually.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Benefit from financial assistance for hybrid work, family planning, generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs designed for your growth.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Instructions

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