Digital Product Designer II

Digital Product Designer II

Remote - USA

Remote

time type: Full time

Work Location: Remote - USA

Schedule: Full time

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity, this person designs digital experiences for all who encounter InterVarsity's digital presence. This ranges from custom products and content to purchased platforms. Successful candidates know design thought, product design, and user research. They model collaborative working patterns with excellent communication. They continuously remind product and project teams of the importance of creating great audience outcomes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal

• Maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world
• Be a lifelong learner who prizes the discipleship of the mind and stays current on design thought, product design, and user research.

 

Activities

• Project Analysis & Discovery: Conduct stakeholder interviews, user research, and other discovery techniques to define project requirements and align with organizational and user goals.
• Data: Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions. Present insights to stakeholders, ensuring data is handled responsibly and drives improvements.
• User Research: Conduct generative and evaluative research (e.g., user interviews, usability testing) and present insights to inform design. Iterate based on feedback to meet user needs.
• User Experience Design and Prototyping: Create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes. Test and refine designs based on user feedback to ensure usability and alignment with business goals.
• Content Design: Collaborate with Editorial and Design teams to ensure content supports the user experience and aligns with design intent.
• Visual & System Design: Ensure designs follow the Digital Design System and brand standards. Contribute to the development and evolution of the design system to maintain consistency and cohesion across digital experiences.
• Software Development: Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately. Basic understanding of Drupal and web languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) are helpful to provide specification in hand-off.
• Client and Team Engagement: Work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to balance goals, user needs, and resources. Lead design discussions to align strategies and gather feedback.

 

Approach

• Collaborative Attitude: Work effectively with supervisors, national leaders, and cross-functional teams. Be open to feedback and coaching, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Creative & Self-Motivated: Bring creativity and initiative to your work, contributing to a professional, high-performing environment.
• User-Centered Focus: Prioritize user needs and feedback in all design decisions, ensuring solutions meet audience expectations and goals.
• Designer's Mindset: Embrace adaptability, humility, and a willingness to learn. Engage in constructive conflict to drive innovative solutions.
• Communication & Presentation: Clearly communicate design ideas, thought processes, and decisions, both in writing and during presentations.
• Proactive Engagement: Take the initiative to involve the right stakeholders in discussions and ask insightful questions to clarify objectives or requirements.
• Adherence to Policies: Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and consistency.

 

Fundraising

• Raise a portion of salary in an amount or percentage agreed upon with Supervisor
• Communicate regularly with current and potential donors, churches, prayer support team members, friends and family regarding ministry with InterVarsity

 

QUALIFICATIONS (common to all levels of Digital Designers)

• Commitment to Mission & Values: Affirm InterVarsity's Statement of Agreement annually and adhere to the organization's Doctrinal Basis, Purpose Statement, Code of Conduct, and Human Sexuality Theological Paper. Support and align with InterVarsity's "Women in Ministry Statement of Affirmation."
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design, Digital Media, or a related field. Alternatively, equivalent years of professional experience in digital design may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Design Tools: Proficiency in Figma. Familiarity with additional design tools is advantageous.

Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant experience in digital design, showcasing design processes, user-centered solutions, and problem-solving abilities.

Digital Product Designer II

This is a Digital Product Designer who is skilled and experienced in all the methods and mindsets. They may be gaining mastery in 1-2 methods and beginning to coach other designers. They have 3 to 5 years of experience as a Digital Product Designer with InterVarsity (or other equivalent work experience).

Pay Range: $55,200.00 - $73,608.00 per year

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• 403(b) matching contributions

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discounts

• Flexible work schedule

• Flexible spending accounts

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance