About the Role
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Product Designer - REMOTE. In this role, you will have a significant impact on the design vision of our platform, shaping user experiences that foster strong community connections. Collaborating with product managers, engineers, and researchers, you will evolve the design system that empowers neighbors across diverse communities. Your work will be vital in creating intuitive and meaningful interactions that resonate with users. You will be part of a deeply human-centered team, committed to bringing creativity and innovation to real-world connections. Join us in making a difference through design.
Accountabilities
- Lead design for Blocks, Nextdoor’s internal design system, used across all of our products and services
- Partner closely with engineering and product to maintain a tight coupling between our Figma library and codebase
- Work with the design team to strategically evolve and augment the system in response to the needs of the product
- Advocate for a user-first approach, ensuring that the design system drives real value for neighbors
- Deeply understand the metrics that we use, and make informed decisions that optimize for business outcomes without compromising user experience
- Mentor and guide other designers, providing feedback, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team
- 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
- Participate in in-person events such as trainings and team-building exercises
- Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to company culture
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in systems design, UX design, product design, or a related field, with a strong track record of designing and shipping user-centered products
- Deep expertise in design systems, interaction design, 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
- Deep expertise in Figma’s design system tooling
- Familiarity with technical integrations and workflows that connect Figma to code
- 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 to measure the impact of design decisions
- Passion for staying ahead of industry trends, particularly in UX for social media
- Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $217,000 - $285,000, depending on experience and location
- Potential for equity grants with quarterly vesting
- Choice of a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee-only plan option
- Membership for concierge care through OneMedical
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- Inclusive work environment that values diversity
- Flexibility in work location and hours
- Engagement in community-building events and activities
