Senior Product Designer, Bonterra
$85-115k
Software for social impact organizations
Open for applications
Software for social impact organizations
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$85-115k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To propel every doer of good to their peak impact.
Role
Who you are
- You are a thoughtful and strategic designer who thrives on solving complex problems through elegant, user-centered design
- You have a systems-thinking mindset, deep experience collaborating across disciplines, and a passion for delivering exceptional digital experiences
- You’re energized by ambiguity, confident navigating end-to-end design challenges, and comfortable influencing both vision and execution through design
- 5+ years of proven experience leading the design of complex digital products in a Saas environment
- A strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI work across responsive web or native applications, with clear articulation of your design thinking and process
- Experience taking a product from 0 to 1, navigating ambiguity and shaping early-stage concepts into functional, validated solutions
- Advanced proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools, especially Figma
- Strong collaboration skills and experience partnering with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to shape and deliver product strategy
- Deep knowledge of user-centered design methodologies, including user research, journey mapping, and usability testing
- Experience designing within or contributing to a scalable design system
- Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML/CSS/JS) and the ability to effectively communicate with engineering teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain design decisions to a wide range of audiences
- A strong commitment to accessibility and inclusive design practices
- Experience in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences is preferred but not required
What the job involves
- As a Senior Product Designer at Bonterra, you will play a critical role in shaping the user experience of one of our core products
- You’ll lead design efforts from concept to execution, solving complex user challenges with thoughtful, scalable solutions
- This role is highly collaborative, requiring close partnerships with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align on vision, define strategy, and create intuitive, elegant experiences that drive real impact for our users
- Lead the end-to-end design process for a key product area—from research and concept development to high-fidelity UI and handoff—ensuring a seamless and cohesive user experience
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to inform product strategy and deliver user-centered design solutions that meet business and technical goals
- Translate complex problems and workflows into clear, accessible, and visually compelling designs using tools like Figma
- Conduct user research and usability testing to uncover insights and validate design decisions, iterating on solutions based on feedback and data
- Drive and evolve the product’s visual and interaction design in alignment with Bonterra’s design system and brand standards
- Break down large, ambiguous problems into actionable design tasks, delivering work that balances near-term needs with long-term vision
- Facilitate design workshops and collaborative sessions to foster shared understanding and generate innovative ideas
- Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in all design work, adhering to industry standards to serve users of all abilities
- Contribute to the design team’s culture by mentoring junior designers and helping build a collaborative, feedback-rich environment
- Stay current on UX and industry trends, bringing fresh ideas and continuous improvement to your design practice
Application process
- We will be accepting applications for this role until 5/5/2025
Our take
Bonterra is a social good software company supplying an array of solutions to make social impact organizations more efficient, effective, and user-friendly. The company combines products from CyberGrants, EveryAction, Network for Good, Social Solutions, and more into a comprehensive tool suite for everything from case and grant management to fundraising and volunteer work.
As the fastest-growing company of its kind, Bonterra has certainly made a splash. It supports over 20,000 customers including 16,000 nonprofit organizations and over half the Fortune 100. The company also boasts a high number of positive reviews and emphasizes that it keeps "an ear to the ground" to make sure it knows what its customers want and can improve and enhance its offering to remain a key leader in the space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Work in office: Join us in our Austin, Texas, or Washington, D.C. offices if you live nearby
- Work remotely: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with our work-from-home option. No matter where you live, there's an opportunity for you at Bonterra
- Work hybrid: Reap the benefits of both remote and in-person work with a hybrid approach. Visit the office closest to you and work from home when your schedule allows it.
- Health & wellness: Our robust set of health insurance options will keep you and your loved ones ready for anything. And our holistic wellness program means you can create a plan tailored to what matters most to you
- Generous time off: Our flexible time off policy means you don’t have to worry about a limit on your vacation days. Plus, we offer 15 paid holidays with a focus on DEIB, social justice, and self-care
- Fully paid parental leave: We value your time spent with family. No matter your gender identity, all Bonterra employees can take fully paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child
- Development resources: We believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth and development. With access to learning resources, goal-setting activities, and networking opportunities, we work to ensure our workforce is positioned for success
- Giving opportunities: We know that it's imperative for us to live our purpose. Through our employee giving program, Doers of Good, employees have the opportunity to track volunteerism by logging hours and creating events
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
Leadership
Scott Brighton
(CEO, not founder)Held previous positions as CEO of Aurea Software, Board Member at Khoros, Chair of the Board at Optiva and more. Founded Austin Post, a hyperlocal online news source for the Austin.
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