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Benetech · 3 months ago

Senior UX/UI Product Designer

Benetech is committed to equitable access to education and seeks a Senior UX/UI Product Designer to lead design efforts across their product initiatives, enhancing products like Bookshare. This role involves strong product design expertise and user research capabilities, influencing the company's design direction significantly.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNon ProfitSoftware
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Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end product design processes, including user research, ideation, prototyping, visual design, and user testing
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers and other cross-functional teams to develop and refine innovative product initiatives
Conduct comprehensive user research independently and in collaboration with dedicated researchers to deeply understand user needs, behaviors, and experiences to inform product design decisions
Create compelling design solutions from mockups to high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring accessibility, usability, and user experiences
Maintain and evolve Benetech's design system, establishing and advocating for consistent design processes, standards, and best practices across products
Work closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to translate insights into impactful product features and enhancements
Stay informed on the latest design trends, accessibility standards, and best practices, integrating these insights into Benetech's products

Qualification

Product designUser researchPrototypingFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteDesign system maintenancePortfolioInterest in educational technologyWCAGCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

5+ years of proven experience in product design, UX/UI, user research, and prototyping, with a track record of successfully launching and iterating digital products
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, or related fields
Strong proficiency in Design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating insights into design decisions
Proven experience maintaining and contributing to a comprehensive design system
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Portfolio demonstrating thoughtful, user-centered product design solutions and iterative design approaches

Preferred

Experience or strong interest in designing for educational technology or accessibility-focused products
Familiarity with WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
Experience working in mission-driven organizations or non-profits

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation time
Sick time
401K match
Subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Fully paid STD, LTD and Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Phone and Internet reimbursement (up to $50/mos each)
Initial office set-up budget
10 paid holidays
Shutdown pay during December holidays

Company

Benetech

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Benetech is a nonprofit that empowers communities with software for social good.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$43M
Key Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-11-08Grant· $0.5M
2017-11-02Grant· $42.5M
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