Transformative Senior Product Experience Designer

6 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Handshake Full time

About Us



Handshake is a cutting-edge career platform revolutionizing the way students and recent graduates connect with employers. With a community exceeding 17 million users, we empower individuals to unlock their full potential and pursue their passions. Our mission is to democratize access to meaningful jobs and internships, and we believe that great products and experiences are born from a deep understanding of our users' needs.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Experience Designer to join our team. As a key player in shaping our product strategy, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive user-centric design solutions that delight our users. Your expertise will be instrumental in elevating the student product experience, making it the go-to platform for college students to secure their dream jobs.

Your Impact

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our product's success. You will be responsible for developing and improving a shared product design language across all student surfaces, ensuring a cohesive and authentic brand experience. Your leadership skills will also be essential in up-leveling our team, fostering a culture of growth and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities


  1. Work from concept to delivery to inform product strategy and shape how Employers can create authentic connections with students.
  2. Lead with user empathy for employers, universities, and students.
  3. Partner with product, research, content, data science, and engineering to ensure projects are well-defined, high-impact, and successfully executed.
  4. Develop and improve a shared product design language across all student surfaces reflective of our brand.
  5. Up-level the entire team through commitment to growth and mentorship.
  6. Drive up-leveling the student product to be the top way college students get jobs.
  7. Establish design processes so we can scale efficiently and effectively.


Your Experience

We are looking for a seasoned designer with a minimum of 6 years of experience in product design. A strong preference will be given to candidates with growth experience, as well as those who have demonstrated expertise in designing web and native mobile products. You should have a solid understanding of human-centered/user-centered design methodology and techniques, as well as experience working with engineers and product managers to drive strategy, vision, and execution.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $170,000-$180,000, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes equity and ownership in a fast-growing company, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies, and a generous learning and development stipend. We also offer a flexible time-off policy, 8 standardized holidays, and 2 additional days of flexible holiday time off.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a talented team of designers, engineers, and product managers who are passionate about creating a world-class product experience. If you are a motivated and user-centric designer who is excited about the prospect of shaping the future of our product, we encourage you to apply.

Location

This role is based in San Francisco, with opportunities to work remotely two days a week. We offer a hybrid-work model, allowing employees to collaborate and share team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices.

What We Offer

At Handshake, we believe that great teams are inclusive, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and supportive of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We offer a range of benefits and programs to support our employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being. These include a home office stipend, financial coaching, and a monthly internet stipend, as well as a brand-new MacBook and monthly commuter stipend for office-based employees.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and user-centric designer who is excited about the prospect of shaping the future of our product, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio for consideration.


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