Product Design Manager

**Meet Benevity**:
Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee groups and challenges, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We're also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we're as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more

We are seeking an experienced Product Design Manager to lead, mentor and develop a team of talented designers in changing how companies and people do good in the world. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to guide the end-to-end product development process. By combining strategic vision with team development, you'll champion the creation of exceptional user experiences that drive community engagement and amplify philanthropic initiatives.

Join Benevity and help shape meaningful, inclusive design that empowers people and organizations to do more good in the world

**What you'll do**:

- Mentor and develop a team of talented designers to create impactful outcomes that empower global brands to do good
- Develop and execute a product portfolio experience strategy with product management, engineering, and other stakeholders that aligns with Benevity's mission of driving positive social impact
- Utilize user research and analytics to inform design decisions that enhance the user experience and drive business results
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, advocating for user-centered design that aligns with Benevity's social impact goals
- Oversee the end-to-end product design process, ensuring that the product experience team is working effectively across the entire product development lifecycle
- Continuously optimize design processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Recruit, hire, and develop top-tier design talent to build a diverse and inclusive team
- Promote a positive, inclusive, collaborative work environment fostering innovation and creativity

**What you'll bring**:

- At least 12 years of experience designing SaaS products with a deep understanding of the nuances of working for enterprise customers
- At least 4 years of people leadership experience leading product designers within a SaaS organization
- A strong foundation in user-centered design principles and a proven track record of delivering exceptional user experiences
- A tangible commitment to inclusive design practices and a strong understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines
- Proven track record of levelling up teams using Figma, research practices, facilitation methods, and other product design frameworks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with product managers, engineers, and other senior stakeholders
- Proven track record of executing ux research and using data-driven insights to inform design decisions and measure impact
- Experience recruiting and hiring top-tier designers focusing on building diverse and inclusive teams
- A history of developing and mentoring designers, fostering a positive and supportive work environment

**Discover your purpose at work**:
We're not employees, we're Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up... If you want a career where you're valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become

It's time to join Benevity. We're so excited to meet you.

**Where we work**

At Benevity, we have developed a Community First approach that we design our people's experience around with goals to build a strong community and culture, achieve stellar execution of our business goals and social mandate, and ensure Benevity-ites thrive. For those who live within a reasonable commuting distance to an office, we can split our time working in the office and from home to optimize the opportunities of both, with the requirement that we spend at least 50% of the time in the office.

**Join a company where DEIB isn't a buzzword**

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity's DNA. You'll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. _If you want to feel seen, heard