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 things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

Sovrn Core Values: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation and Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate compensation range for this role in Boulder, Colorado is $140,000 to $165,000, including base salary and any related bonuses or commissions. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills and certifications.

Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental and vision coverage, short and long term disability, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Recruitment Agencies

Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.