Nextdoor · 22 hours ago
Product Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expNextdoor is a neighborhood network that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses around local information. As a Product Designer in the Consumer Product organization, you will drive design vision and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences on the platform.
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Responsibilities
Lead design and UX strategy for Nextdoor’s core product experience: the feed. You’ll work to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to drive measurable impact
Use qualitative and quantitative research to inform design decisions, working closely with researchers and data analysts to validate hypotheses and refine solutions
Develop and refine user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that improve feed engagement, and retention while creating a positive user experience
Advocate for a user-first approach, ensuring that the feed drives real value for neighbors
Deeply understand the metrics that we use, and advance design solutions that support measurable goals while keeping an eye on the big picture
Mentor and guide other designers, providing feedback, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team
Contribute to and evolve design systems, ensuring consistency and efficiency in feed-related UI components across surfaces
Influence product and business decisions by effectively communicating UX rationale to stakeholders, including executives, through storytelling and data-driven insights
Drive experimentation and A/B testing efforts, collaborating with product and analytics teams to measure and optimize the effectiveness of UX improvements
Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in the user experience by following best practices and advocating for diverse user perspectives
Stay ahead of industry trends in advertising UX, AI-driven personalization, and visual design to inform innovation and future roadmap planning
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in UX design, product design, or a related field, with a strong track record of designing and shipping user-centered products
Deep expertise in interaction design, information architecture, and usability principles, with a portfolio demonstrating impactful work in complex systems
Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with the ability to synthesize insights into actionable design decisions
Proficiency in Figma and other design tools for creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
Experience working with and contributing to design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across surfaces
Ability to lead design strategy and influence cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, marketers, and data scientists
Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and advocate for user needs to senior stakeholders
Experience conducting A/B tests and working with analytics tools (e.g., Statsig, Google Analytics, Mixpanel) to measure the impact of design decisions
Passion for staying ahead of industry trends, particularly in UX for social media
Preferred
Experience using AI tools to build working prototypes and validate ideas
Experience working on engagement-driven social media products
Background in UX research
Benefits
Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option
OneMedical membership for concierge care
Company
Nextdoor
Nextdoor is a private social networking platform that connects neighbors for them to exchange helpful information, goods, and services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$723.8MKey Investors
Benchmark
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2021-11-08IPO
Leadership Team
Nirav Tolia
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Kiernan
Chief Revenue Officer
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