Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Givebutter is a nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform that helps changemakers manage fundraising, donor relationships, finances, and communications in one place. The Director of Product Design will lead and grow a team of product designers, partner with senior leaders on design strategy, and establish high standards and operating practices for product design, including AI-driven experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of product designers across multiple product pods, including direct ownership of hiring, performance, and career growth
- Partner with the VP of Design on design strategy, org design, and how the design function scales over time
- Create the conditions for designers to do their best work: align stakeholders, manage cross-functional dependencies, and drive clarity into ambiguous projects
- Set and hold the craft bar across the platform — interaction patterns, visual execution, design system standards, and long-term product quality — keeping it consistent as the team and surface areas grow
- Help define how product design operates at Givebutter, establishing how the team designs with AI tools and for AI-driven product experiences
- Act as a strategic design partner to senior Product and Engineering leaders, shaping cross-functional decisions and aligning teams around shared outcomes
- Influence product strategy through deep insight into our users (fundraisers and donors), turning ambiguous cross-product problems into clear direction for the team
- Make high-stakes design decisions that balance craft, speed, and business impact, with a company-level ownership mindset
- Help evolve Givebutter's design culture as the team grows, establishing practices, norms, and rituals that scale
Skills
- Are experienced people managers who know how to nurture great design talent, give meaningful feedback, and build a high-performing team
- Think strategically about design — not just what to build, but how design creates business value and drives positive outcomes for our users
- Are natural collaborators who build alignment across Product, Engineering, Brand, and executive leadership
- Hold a strong point of view on craft and quality, and know how to keep the bar high without becoming a bottleneck
- Thrive in high-growth environments where the org is still evolving, and autonomy is the norm
- Are not afraid to get hands-on when needed, and actively explore AI tools and coding agents to improve their craft
- 8+ years of product design experience, with 3–5 years managing other designers
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design leadership across complex, multi-surface product environments with clear impact on users and business outcomes
- Proven ability to develop designers at different career stages and build team culture intentionally
- Deep craft sensibility. You can define what "great" looks like across interaction design, visual design, and design systems, and hold that bar across a team
- Experience working closely with Product and Engineering leadership as a strategic partner, influencing roadmap and product direction through design
- Strong judgment on prioritization. You know when to go deep, when to delegate, and how to focus a team on the highest-impact work
- Excellent communication. You can tell a clear story to an exec audience and give a junior designer actionable feedback the same day
- Comfortable operating in a high-growth, ambiguous environment where priorities evolve and speed matters
- Genuine fluency with how AI is reshaping design, both the craft of designing AI-driven experiences and the way designers work day to day
- SaaS or B2B product experience required
- Experience designing AI-native, automation, or agentic product experiences is a strong plus
- Nonprofit or social impact experience is a plus
Benefits
- Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville).
- Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts.
- Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents.
- Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership.
- 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's.
- Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays.
- Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team.
- Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora.
- Family Care Support: Access a company-paid UrbanSitter membership plus care credits to book trusted, background-checked caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household support when you need it most.
- Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology.
- Coworking Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend that gives you the freedom to work from coworking spaces or cafés whenever you need connection, community, or a change of scenery.
- Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter.
- Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
- Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for.
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