Senior Designer, Nextdoor

• 8+ years of experience in UX design, product design, or a related field, with a strong track record of designing and shipping user-centered products
• Deep expertise in interaction design, information architecture, and usability principles, with a portfolio demonstrating impactful work in complex systems
• Experience designing monetization experiences, ideally within a marketplace, social platform, or other consumer or two-sided environment
• Experience unifying fragmented product experiences into a cohesive end-to-end journey
• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with the ability to synthesize insights into actionable design decisions
• Proficiency in Figma and other design tools for creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• Experience working with and contributing to design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across surfaces
• Ability to lead design strategy and influence cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, marketers, and data scientists
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and advocate for user needs to senior stakeholders
• Experience conducting A/B tests and working with analytics tools (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Mixpanel) to measure the impact of design decisions
• Passion for staying ahead of industry trends, particularly in monetization, personalization, and ethical design

Desirable

• Lead design and UX strategy for monetization experiences, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to drive measurable revenue impact
• Design cohesive, end-to-end journeys that move customers from first discovery to long-term, repeat value, reducing friction at every step
• Advocate for a user-first approach to monetization, ensuring revenue-driving experiences integrate seamlessly into core user journeys without disrupting engagement or eroding trust
• Use qualitative and quantitative research to inform design decisions, working closely with researchers and data analysts to validate hypotheses and refine solutions
• Develop and refine user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that improve engagement, conversion, and retention while maintaining a positive user experience
• Drive experimentation and A/B testing with product and analytics teams to measure and optimize the impact of UX improvements on revenue and key business metrics
• Contribute to and evolve our design system, ensuring consistency and efficiency in UI components across surfaces
• Influence product and business decisions by communicating UX rationale to stakeholders, including executives, through storytelling and data-driven insights
• Mentor and guide other designers, providing feedback, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity across monetization experiences by following best practices and advocating for diverse user perspectives
• Stay ahead of industry trends in monetization, AI-driven personalization, and ethical design to inform innovation and future roadmap planning