Director of Product Design, Givebutter
$200-225k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
Non-profit fundraising platform
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Non-profit fundraising platform
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$200-225k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To power the next billion changemakers.
Role
Who you are
- Are experienced people managers who know how to nurture great design talent, give meaningful feedback, and build a high-performing team
- Think strategically about design — not just what to build, but how design creates business value and drives positive outcomes for our users
- Are natural collaborators who build alignment across Product, Engineering, Brand, and executive leadership
- Hold a strong point of view on craft and quality, and know how to keep the bar high without becoming a bottleneck
- Thrive in high-growth environments where the org is still evolving, and autonomy is the norm
- Are not afraid to get hands-on when needed, and actively explore AI tools and coding agents to improve their craft
- 8+ years of product design experience, with 3–5 years managing other designers
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design leadership across complex, multi-surface product environments with clear impact on users and business outcomes
- Proven ability to develop designers at different career stages and build team culture intentionally
- Deep craft sensibility. You can define what "great" looks like across interaction design, visual design, and design systems, and hold that bar across a team
- Experience working closely with Product and Engineering leadership as a strategic partner, influencing roadmap and product direction through design
- Strong judgment on prioritization. You know when to go deep, when to delegate, and how to focus a team on the highest-impact work
- Excellent communication. You can tell a clear story to an exec audience and give a junior designer actionable feedback the same day
- Comfortable operating in a high-growth, ambiguous environment where priorities evolve and speed matters
- Genuine fluency with how AI is reshaping design, both the craft of designing AI-driven experiences and the way designers work day to day
- SaaS or B2B product experience required; nonprofit or social impact experience is a plus. Experience designing AI-native, automation, or agentic product experiences is a strong plus.
What the job involves
- You'll manage a growing team of product designers across product pods, partnering closely with the VP of Design to set direction, remove roadblocks, and raise the quality and velocity of design across the platform
- If you're energized by building teams, shaping design culture, and figuring out what design becomes in this next era, we want to hear from you
- Lead and develop a team of product designers across multiple product pods, including direct ownership of hiring, performance, and career growth
- Partner with the VP of Design on design strategy, org design, and how the design function scales over time
- Create the conditions for designers to do their best work: align stakeholders, manage cross-functional dependencies, and drive clarity into ambiguous projects
- Set and hold the craft bar across the platform — interaction patterns, visual execution, design system standards, and long-term product quality — keeping it consistent as the team and surface areas grow
- Help define how product design operates at Givebutter, establishing how the team designs with AI tools and for AI-driven product experiences
- Act as a strategic design partner to senior Product and Engineering leaders, shaping cross-functional decisions and aligning teams around shared outcomes
- Influence product strategy through deep insight into our users (fundraisers and donors), turning ambiguous cross-product problems into clear direction for the team
- Make high-stakes design decisions that balance craft, speed, and business impact, with a company-level ownership mindset
- Help evolve Givebutter's design culture as the team grows, establishing practices, norms, and rituals that scale
Application process
- Below is a high-level outline of our standard interview process
- Recruiter Screen: A 30-minute conversation to learn more about your background, walk through the role, and ensure mutual alignment on expectations, values, and logistics
- Hiring Manager Interview: A deeper dive into your relevant experience, skillset, and working style. This is your first opportunity to connect directly with the person who may be your future manager
- Assessment (technical or non-technical): This stage will vary based on the role. It could involve a live coding session, case study, or take-home project. Some roles may include two parts to this stage to evaluate both practical skills and problem-solving approaches
- Values Interview: A conversation with team members focused on how you align with our core values and leadership principles
- References: We connect with a few folks you’ve worked closely with to get a better picture of your working style and impact
- Offer: If all goes well, we’ll move to the offer stage!
- Please note, we will have an AI note-taking tool join most of our interviews
Our take
The rise of crowdfunding has helped democratize fundraising for for-profit companies, but the infrastructure for non-profits has lagged. Givebutter has set out to change this, supplying a feature-rich, easy to use fundraising platform for the "changemakers of today", which has been used to raise billions of dollars for good causes.
Crucially, unlike other crowdfunding platforms, 100% of the donation typically goes to the campaign, with Givebutter making its money entirely through tips and occasional but transparent transaction fees. In 2022, the company raised capital that has been put to work developing the product to be fit for all types of fundraising.
Having already seen impressive success in certain segments, these new development efforts will help expand Givebutter's reach. For example, it launched a CRM to help it reach more small, local nonprofits, and has released the industry's first donor-advised fund (DAF) donate button, through which donors can recommend a nonprofit for a donation in just three clicks. In 2026, Givebutter was listed on Fast Company's list of most innovative companies, unsurprisingly, given its pioneering take on the crowdfunding space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jun 2022
$7m
SEED
Total funding: $7m
Company benefits
- Health Insurance: Enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees
- 401(k): We offer access to a retirement planning account for all employees, with a 3% company match
- Parental Leave: Receive 12 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Vacation and Holiday: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped Vacation days. Givebutter is closed for a whole week in the summer for an employee Wellness Week
- Mental Health Support: Access a free membership to Talkspace, which includes unlimited messaging and one free video per month
- Charitable giving - employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter
- Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology
- Charitable Giving: Donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit you wish to support on Givebutter
- Professional Development: Grow through learning and development reimbursement opportunities
Leadership
Max Friedman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Givebutter on graduating from George Washington University in Computer Science and Finance.
Liran Cohen
(Co-Founder & CTPO)Co-founded Givebutter on graduating from George Washington University with an MS in Computer Science.
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