Murmuration, a nonprofit organization based in New York, NY, is currently in search of a talented and experienced Senior Product Designer. Reporting to the Manager of UX Design, the Senior Product Designer will be responsible for driving the visual and user experience for one of the organization’s products. With a focus on innovation and user-centered design, the Senior Product Designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer goals and pain points, propose new hypotheses, and deliver actionable insights. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for civic engagement and a strong commitment to data-driven decision making. If you have a portfolio that showcases your real-world design expertise and are looking to make a meaningful impact, apply now for this exciting opportunity.
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About the Role
The Senior Product Designer position at Murmuration is a full-time role reporting to the Manager of UX Design. The designer will join a close-knit group of Product Designers and play a pivotal role in determining the look, feel, and user experience for one of Murmuration’s products within a growing product portfolio. This portfolio includes enterprise software tools and mobile apps. The Senior Product Designer will collaborate effectively and empathically with cross-functional teams, including researchers, product managers, engineers, marketers, and data scientists to create innovative designs that meet customer goals and address pain points. The designer will also be responsible for delivering end-to-end feature design work and regularly presenting designs to stakeholders for feedback.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of researchers, product managers, engineers, marketers, and data scientists
- Employ user-centered design methodologies to thoroughly understand customer goals and pain points
- Design early-stage product ideas, iterate quickly, and deliver actionable insights to the team
- Deliver end-to-end feature design work, including user journeys and flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
- Present designs to stakeholders for feedback and to the company at large
- Mentor and collaborate with other designers to apply best practices and learn cutting-edge techniques
- Help drive continuous improvement of the design practice
Requirements
To be successful in the role of Senior Product Designer at Murmuration, there are certain requirements and skills that candidates should possess.
Basic Requirements
- Passion for civic engagement, campaigns, and equitability
- Excellent product design fundamentals, including visual design, UI design, interaction design, and information architecture
- Demonstrable real-world design expertise in complex SaaS products on teams using Agile software development methodologies
- Skill in strategizing at a high level and breaking down and targeting tactical pieces to realize the vision
- Expertise in creating and using design systems to drive consistency and reusability throughout a suite of products
- Deep understanding of accessibility and responsive/adaptive design to accommodate different form factors
- A bias for action and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
- A strong commitment to data-driven decision making
- Mastery of industry-standard design and collaboration tools
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience with CRMs, political or advocacy campaigns, and/or civic organizing products
- Experience with analytics tools
- Design expertise in data visualization
- Visual identity branding experience
- Training in behavioral science
It’s important to note that talented Senior Product Designers come from various backgrounds, and passion for civic engagement and technology is highly valued. Even if a candidate does not meet all the requirements listed, they are encouraged to apply.
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Location, Compensation, and Benefits
The Senior Product Designer position at Murmuration is a full-time, salaried role with a comprehensive benefits package. The position can be based anywhere in the U.S., offering flexibility for remote work. The salary range for the position is $115,000 – $135,000, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Murmuration offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and work-life balance of its employees. Some of the benefits include:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and qualifying family members
- Retirement benefits with a 4% employer match
- Flexible unlimited paid time off plan
- Generous paid parental leave
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Company laptop
- Flexible remote work environment
- Home office setup stipend for new employees
- Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses
- Yearly professional development fund
- Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help
- Yearly in-person staff retreats
- A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
Culture of Care
At Murmuration, a culture of care is fostered to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of the staff. The organization believes in promoting a healthy work-life balance and provides various benefits and support systems to achieve that. Murmuration values the happiness, health, and balance of its employees and strives to create an environment where they can thrive.
Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Murmuration is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and the perspective of all voices. The organization considers applicants equally based on their race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, and national origin. Murmuration accommodates staff members and applicants with disabilities, provided they can perform the essential functions of the job. The organization actively participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion programming to continuously improve its workplace and embrace a wide range of perspectives.
About Murmuration
Murmuration is a nonprofit organization dedicated to leveraging civic engagement to drive greater equity. The organization provides sophisticated tools, data, strategic guidance, and programmatic support to partner organizations. Their goal is to increase civic engagement and marshal support to drive change at the community level. Murmuration’s data-driven tools have been used by hundreds of organizations to make informed decisions and take action to achieve and sustain impact.
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By offering comprehensive benefits, fostering a culture of care, and valuing diversity, Murmuration creates an appealing environment for Senior Product Designers. The organization’s commitment to leveraging civic engagement and their data-driven approach provides an exciting opportunity for designers who are passionate about making a positive impact. With the support of Coroflot, design-driven companies can easily find talented designers like those at Murmuration to help drive their success.
