Senior Product Designer

Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact. We measure that impact against our vision to increase the giving rate as a percentage of GDP from 2% to 3% by 2033. We know that this goal is lofty, but we are confident that the right technology and expertise will strengthen trust in the sector, allowing the social good industry to accelerate growth and reach peak impact. Bonterra’s differentiated, end-to-end solutions collectively support a unique network of over 20,000 customers, including over 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. Learn more at bonterratech.com.

As a Senior Product Designer at Bonterra, you will focus on shaping the user experience of a key product, delivering elegant and user-centric solutions. In this role, you’ll excel not only at executing complex design tasks but also at building strong cross-functional relationships. You’ll drive design strategy in close collaboration with product managers and engineers, breaking down large projects and delivering well-crafted, impactful solutions that align with the broader product vision.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design process for a specific product, ensuring a seamless and cohesive user experience from concept to execution.
• Define and evolve the product’s visual and interaction design, ensuring alignment with Bonterra’s brand and product goals.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to influence product strategy through design-driven insights.
• Break down complex design challenges into actionable steps and deliver refined, scalable design solutions.
• Conduct user research, testing, and data analysis to validate design decisions, iterating on the user experience based on insights.
• Facilitate design sprints and workshops to generate innovative ideas and solve complex design problems.
• Create high-fidelity prototypes and detailed mockups that reflect thoughtful interaction and visual design, ensuring a high standard of execution.
• Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and promote inclusivity, making the product accessible to all users.
• Mentor junior designers, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment within the design team.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to continuously improve and innovate within your design work.

Who You Are:

• You are a highly skilled designer with 3-5 years’ experience creating exceptional product experiences.
• You have expertise in design and prototyping using Figma (hard requirement).
• You have a systems-thinking approach and excel at working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered, impactful designs. Your ability to translate high-level ideas into detailed, actionable solutions sets you apart as a design leader.
• You have proven experience leading and executing the design of complex product experiences, with a strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design and interaction design.
• You exhibit advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex design challenges and deliver refined solutions.
• You display strong experience collaborating with product managers and engineers to align on product vision and strategy.
• You have a solid understanding of working with design systems and how to create scalable and consistent design solutions.
• You have proven knowledge of user-centered design methodologies, including research, personas, journey mapping, and usability testing.
• You are familiar with front-end development principles (HTML/CSS/JS) and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
• You exude excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience articulating design decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
• You have a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that designs meet the highest standards for all users.
• You have experience mentoring and guiding junior designers, contributing to their growth and the overall success of the team.

We will be accepting applications for this role until 12/14/2024

Our Culture:  At Bonterra, we’re innovating with a higher purpose: to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033, creating $573 billion more in global impact every year. To achieve our vision, we cultivate an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced and every team member feels empowered to contribute. Innovation, curiosity, and a commitment to equity guide our work. We foster a culture of belonging, ensuring that every individual is valued, respected, and given the tools to succeed. Together, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits include:

• Generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• Up to 15 paid company holidays including some commemorating social justice events and self-care
• Paid volunteer time
• Resources for savings and investments
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick leave
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

Please note the benefits specified on this page are applicable to full-time employees based in the United States. For international employees, actual benefits may vary based on local standards and regulations and will be determined in accordance with regional considerations, including but not limited to applicable laws and industry norms.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.