About the Role
Associate Product Designer
Remote
AnitaB.org is not just a resource; we are a movement. By creating a platform of options, we foster freedom—the freedom to choose, to grow, and to lead the charge in transforming technology into a more inclusive, equitable space for all.
We envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. Our social enterprise supports women technologists in technical fields, the organizations that employ them, and the academic institutions training the next generation. AnitaB.org is known for our various programs connecting, guiding and inspiring women in tech and Grace Hopper Celebration, the largest global annual gathering of women in technology.
As an Associate Product Designer, you will play a key role in the UX design process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft user-centered design solutions. You will leverage data to inform the design process, resulting in products that are visually appealing but also highly functional and aligned with user needs. This position reports to the Head of New Business.
To be successful in this role, you will always be customer experience-centric, with a business-focused mindset to the task at hand. You will understand the capabilities of our websites, applications, services, and systems which enables you to manage business expectations, design customer experiences, and build a close working relationship with the technical resources required to implement.
Here’s what you’ll do
- Work collaboratively in executing design projects, including creating mockups, wireframes, and visual assets.
- Work closely with researchers, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align design solutions with business goals and technical requirements.
- Help with the gathering of design requirements from cross functional stakeholders and understanding user needs to inform the design process.
- Create wireframes, low-fidelity prototypes, and user flows to visualize design concepts and interactions.
- Support the creation and maintenance of design documentation, style guides, and asset libraries to ensure consistency across projects and facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Participate in design iterations and contribute to refining and improving UX design solutions based on feedback from team members and stakeholders.
- Aid in planning and conducting usability tests, analyzing test results, and identifying areas for improvement in the user experience.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned, which means to be agile and rise to the challenge: in service to our mission, from time to time, we do ask team members to take on, or volunteer to take on, additional or different duties outside of their formal job description.
Here’s what we hope you’ll bring
- Professionalism in team and external stakeholder interactions and communications, including honesty, integrity, respect.
- Competencies typically acquired through a degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Graphic Design, or a related field with 2-3 years’ experience in UX design.
- A well-designed portfolio demonstrating relevant design projects and skills – including wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design – even if they are personal or academic projects. Familiarity with front-end development technologies and their impact on design implementation.
- A passion for creating meaningful and intuitive user experiences, understanding the importance of empathy, and putting users at the center of the design process.
- Knowledge of usability testing methodologies and user research techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, meet deadlines, and demonstrate professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar software.
- Desire to actively seek feedback from more experienced UX designers and engage in learning opportunities to enhance your UX design skills and knowledge.
- Ability to travel as position requires.