Vertafore
Overview
Sr. Product Designer role at Vertafore. $100000 - $130000 / year. Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products helps customers manage their business, boost productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships. Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are building a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on product innovation, technology partnerships, and customer success. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India. As a Sr. Product Designer you will be a key contributor in improving the workflows and overall user experience of hundreds of thousands of insurance providers and consumers. You will partner with Product Design team members, Product Managers, Product Owners, and Software Engineers to identify design problems and validate useful, usable, and feasible design solutions. You’ll join a small but growing team of experienced designers who strive to create user-centered platforms and who value cross-functional collaboration and direct customer engagement. Insurance is complicated, but we believe its software doesn’t have to be. Core Requirements And Responsibilities
Engage in product definition discussions with Product Managers and Product Owners to identify user needs Drive problem-solving methodology over solution-first approach with Product and Engineering teams Develop user testing strategy and mentor product designers on a user testing framework Conduct research including user interviews, user discovery, concept validation, and usability testing Document and socialize usability findings with cross-functional teams Translate research findings into insights and evidence-based wireframes, presentations and UX documents Partner with team members to develop and evolve the visual language, interaction patterns and design system for Vertafore’s products and platforms, incorporating Vertafore’s brand and voice Facilitate design thinking workshops with users and internal teams to identify problems Create reusable, scalable visual design assets that fit into a greater pattern library Build productive relationships with partner teams and participate in design reviews, mentoring, and learning from other designers Present concepts, wireframes, data insights and prototypes to users and internal teams Partner with design leaders to drive Design Operations and Design Processes Lead design direction on complex software products Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Effective communicator adept at facilitating working sessions Ability to ask questions to get to the heart of the problem Experience with universal and inclusive design practices Proficient in design thinking methodologies and empathetic problem framing Strong research skills: planning, recruiting, leading usability testing, analyzing results, and communicating findings Clear and concise communication of ideas, research, design problems, and solutions Proficient in leading design conversations that put users first Experience with design systems and/or pattern libraries Solid understanding of visual design fundamentals (color, typography, composition, space, time/motion, information visualization) Grasp of user-centered and interaction design concepts (controls, states, etc.) Proactive in identifying problems and driving toward solutions Committed to on-time, on-target delivery of work Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in a software or agency setting or equivalent education/work experience Proficient in user-centered design principles and data-driven design strategies Experience with user interviews, data analysis, surveys and usability studies Experience in an agile development process Deep knowledge of design systems and interaction patterns Collaborative across teams including Product Design and Development Portfolio demonstrating problem framing, research, problem solving, and visualization skills Proficient in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, Axure RP, or similar tools Additional Requirements And Details
Travel up to 15% of the time Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements when using a computer Close vision requirements for computer work Frequent sitting and/or standing The Vertafore Way
Bias to Action: Take action to make a difference in technology and insurance Win Together: Work as one team with empathy and respect Show Up Curious: Challenge one another to push boundaries Say It, Do It: Honor commitments and act with integrity Customer Success is Our Success: Listen to customers and follow up on their needs We Love Insurance: Appreciate the impact of insurance We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Vertafore is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screenings. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. This document does not create a contract of employment and is at-will.
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Sr. Product Designer role at Vertafore. $100000 - $130000 / year. Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products helps customers manage their business, boost productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships. Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are building a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on product innovation, technology partnerships, and customer success. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India. As a Sr. Product Designer you will be a key contributor in improving the workflows and overall user experience of hundreds of thousands of insurance providers and consumers. You will partner with Product Design team members, Product Managers, Product Owners, and Software Engineers to identify design problems and validate useful, usable, and feasible design solutions. You’ll join a small but growing team of experienced designers who strive to create user-centered platforms and who value cross-functional collaboration and direct customer engagement. Insurance is complicated, but we believe its software doesn’t have to be. Core Requirements And Responsibilities
Engage in product definition discussions with Product Managers and Product Owners to identify user needs Drive problem-solving methodology over solution-first approach with Product and Engineering teams Develop user testing strategy and mentor product designers on a user testing framework Conduct research including user interviews, user discovery, concept validation, and usability testing Document and socialize usability findings with cross-functional teams Translate research findings into insights and evidence-based wireframes, presentations and UX documents Partner with team members to develop and evolve the visual language, interaction patterns and design system for Vertafore’s products and platforms, incorporating Vertafore’s brand and voice Facilitate design thinking workshops with users and internal teams to identify problems Create reusable, scalable visual design assets that fit into a greater pattern library Build productive relationships with partner teams and participate in design reviews, mentoring, and learning from other designers Present concepts, wireframes, data insights and prototypes to users and internal teams Partner with design leaders to drive Design Operations and Design Processes Lead design direction on complex software products Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Effective communicator adept at facilitating working sessions Ability to ask questions to get to the heart of the problem Experience with universal and inclusive design practices Proficient in design thinking methodologies and empathetic problem framing Strong research skills: planning, recruiting, leading usability testing, analyzing results, and communicating findings Clear and concise communication of ideas, research, design problems, and solutions Proficient in leading design conversations that put users first Experience with design systems and/or pattern libraries Solid understanding of visual design fundamentals (color, typography, composition, space, time/motion, information visualization) Grasp of user-centered and interaction design concepts (controls, states, etc.) Proactive in identifying problems and driving toward solutions Committed to on-time, on-target delivery of work Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience in a software or agency setting or equivalent education/work experience Proficient in user-centered design principles and data-driven design strategies Experience with user interviews, data analysis, surveys and usability studies Experience in an agile development process Deep knowledge of design systems and interaction patterns Collaborative across teams including Product Design and Development Portfolio demonstrating problem framing, research, problem solving, and visualization skills Proficient in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Cloud, Axure RP, or similar tools Additional Requirements And Details
Travel up to 15% of the time Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements when using a computer Close vision requirements for computer work Frequent sitting and/or standing The Vertafore Way
Bias to Action: Take action to make a difference in technology and insurance Win Together: Work as one team with empathy and respect Show Up Curious: Challenge one another to push boundaries Say It, Do It: Honor commitments and act with integrity Customer Success is Our Success: Listen to customers and follow up on their needs We Love Insurance: Appreciate the impact of insurance We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Vertafore is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screenings. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. This document does not create a contract of employment and is at-will.
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