Product Designer

Company Introduction

Spring is a social good network for the benefit and welfare of animals. We are building a video-content focused platform for passionate animal owners and advocates to engage with, and amplify the work of animal rescues, welfare organizations and community initiatives.

We are a fully funded for-profit start up in the early phases of product and platform development. As an early member of our team, you will have a massive opportunity to influence the growth of our company. We will measure our company’s success both financially and also by quantifiable results such as animals rescued and adopted, spay/neuter participation, reduction in euthanasia, volunteerism and donations raised for non-profits.

Job Description

Spring is looking for a UI/UX Product Designer who will serve as the ultimate advocate for Spring’s global users. In this role, you will define, create, and iterate on engaging and cohesive mobile experiences that delight our users and advance our business objectives. Most importantly, because we are at the early stage of product development, you will have instrumental input in the complete UI/UX of the product.

This position requires a passionate, creative, analytical, and motivated self-starter who understands the importance of putting the customer first and mobile best practices and accessibility at the top of mind.

Our ideal candidate will deliver detailed specs, standards, process flows, wireframes, and prototypes with precision and attention to detail, while working with all functions within the company. Come prepared for a highly collaborative and fast-paced creative environment!

Responsibilities

You will work with Spring’s Product and Engineering teams as a key cross-functional team member who is leading the charge on building the simplest and most engaging mobile app in our space. You will help develop our product design language, design system, and implement designs for all of our major product flows. You will rely heavily on both qualitative feedback and quantitative data to drive improvements. You will turn your insights into delightful products in a creative environment that requires proven leadership skills and the ability to execute a creative vision rapidly.

More responsibilities in detail:

Create wireframes and final UI for all flows and screens in our mobile app and on our website
Establish and maintain a consistent UX and visual standard, and brand identity across all Spring digital entities
Collaborate with product managers and functional business stakeholders to define design requirements for new and improved features and experiences
Create a design system that allows for rapid iteration
Synthesize input from users and data alike to improve the user experience
Stay up to date on current industry trends and market conditions
Coordinate with other product managers and engineers to ensure
Present product design ideas to cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Requirements:

An innate passion for animals and our company's mission.
Proven experience in all phases of the design process including user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing
An intuitive eye for customer needs beyond the obvious and with a focus on both function and aesthetic
5+ years of experience with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and InVision/InVision Studio
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members
Ability to collect and interpret both qualitative and quantitative feedback
A well-rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating a strong understanding of client objectives
Ability to effectively communicate and persuade around design concepts
Passion for design; not satisfied with the status quo and always thinking of ways to improve
Creative problem-solving skills
Dynamic, creative personality, effective at engaging and influencing a variety of audiences
Provide assistance to engineers when needed
Recommend new tools and technologies by staying abreast of the latest trends and techniques
Knowledge of best practices, including web accessibility, prototyping, agile development, and lean design methodologies
Strong organizational and communication skills, along with acute attention to detail

What We Give:

Company Ownership: Employee Equity Allocation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Future: 401K with company matching
A generous DTO policy + 10 paid annual holidays + one floating holiday
Volunteer time off - opportunities to volunteer with Community Organizations
Work from Home policy with generous home office allotment
Flexible office hours
Massive Growth Opportunities and a long term career
Casual and comfortable work environment
Fun Company Events

EEO Statement: Spring is an equal opportunity employer, committed to intentional anti-racism in all areas of our organization and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and talents help us thrive!