Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI Design, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience., Proficiency in design tools, particularly Figma, with familiarity in additional tools being advantageous., A strong portfolio showcasing relevant digital design experience and user-centered solutions., 3 to 5 years of experience as a Digital Product Designer or equivalent work experience..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct stakeholder interviews and user research to define project requirements and align with goals.

Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform design decisions and present insights to stakeholders.

Create user flows, wireframes, and prototypes, testing and refining designs based on user feedback.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance goals, user needs, and resources, leading design discussions.

Job description

Digital Product Designer II

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.

IMPORTANT: Candidates MUST include a link to a portfolio as part of the application materials

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment.  Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basis because InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.

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