Senior Product Designer

About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves essential problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make and keep more money.

• We believe in the freedom and free flow of information.
• We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.
• We believe in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions, we help our customers:

• Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions.
• Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most.
• Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny.

About the Job

Join Sovrn as a Senior Product Designer and be part of an international team dedicated to creating best-in-class SaaS business applications. You’ll be at the forefront of UI/UX design, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed user expectations.Your role will involve deep collaboration with cross-functional teams to research, design, and execute innovative solutions that shape the future of the online publishing industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design and execution of core products that form the foundation of the Sovrn publisher platform.
• Utilize Figma and other relevant tools to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Work closely with product, engineering, and creative teams, maintaining organized files and presenting iterative work to colleagues and test users.
• Engage in product discovery alongside design and engineering teams, designing and testing prototypes.
• Implement rapid prototyping and user testing techniques to minimize investment risk and refine designs.
• Establish and manage feedback loops with internal and external stakeholders, using insights to guide product prioritization.
• Actively engage in agile ceremonies to ensure product delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
• Research market conditions and industry trends to inform and enhance product strategy.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to position and message new products for successful go-to-market efforts.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• 7+ years of work experience designing UI and UX for software with a strong portfolio showcasing your best work.
• Experience leading design efforts for a suite of products or working on features that span multiple products.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design tools.
• Taking a product from concept to launch, proficient in all stages of the design process: researching, sketching, wireframing, user testing, refinement, prototyping, and development.
• A deep understanding of human centered design principles and are passionate about creating user friendly and intuitive interfaces to articulate design solutions confidently and stand behind your convictions.
• Experience mentoring and leading team members to achieve their best.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback gracefully. You can handle criticism professionally and use it to improve your work and the work of others.
• A commitment to creating beneficial workflows and systems for the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effectively communicating complex ideas.
• Extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams and leading them to success.
• Strong analytical skills to turn data insights into actionable design decisions.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field preferred, or equivalent work experience will also be considered.

Bonus Points

• Ability to turn Figma files into functional code
• A background in consumer-facing analytics products
• Experience in Javascript programming
• Experience using AI LLM models such as Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT
• Demonstrable passion for great design
• Familiarity with the React framework and Google Material Guidelines

Location: This position is designated as hybrid, based in our Boulder, Colorado office. Applicants should be able to commute to our Boulder location as required. #LI-Hybrid

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new