We're seeking a creative and hands-on product expert who combines a
passion for clean, usable design with an ability to bring designs to
life. Working alongside other product designers, product managers, and
engineers, you’ll craft elegant solutions to complex data and
interaction problems. You’ll gather user feedback, plan product
strategy, conceive new features, rapidly prototype wireframes/mockups,
and work with engineers to ship great software.
As a product designer, your role spans both product management and
interaction design. This position is ideal for a product manager with
experience in design, or an interaction designer who wants to take on a
broad product development role.
At Nextdoor, you’ll join a small, agile team building a brand-new
product. You should be comfortable working in an iterative development
process with rapid feedback loops. This is a great opportunity to help
launch a product that builds real community in neighborhoods across the
country!
All candidates should have
- 3+ years experience on a product or user experience team for a web application
- Strong analytical skills
- Fluency with web design principles and best practices
- Ability to produce low-fidelity prototypes using OmniGraffle, Photoshop, or other design tools
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to quickly master technical skills in a fast-paced startup environment
Exceptional candidates will have
- Degree in Computer Science, HCI, or Design, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio or other track record of creative product leadership
- Experience with HTML/CSS, web development, Python, databases, or similar technologies
Benefits
- Excellent cash and equity compensation.
- Fully stocked kitchen.
- Casual, open office environment.
- Medical and dental insurance; 401(k) plan.
- Pre-tax Clipper card commuter fares.
- Downtown SF location close to awesome food, shopping, and transit!
Apply for this position
Email your cover letter and resume to jobs@nextdoor.com with the subject "Product Designer".