Full-Time
Sr Product Designer
Posted on 7/12/2024
OpenGov
501-1,000 employees
Cloud-based software for government organizations
Compensation Overview
$135k - $175kAnnually
Mid, Senior
Atlanta, GA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Atlanta, GA.
- Typically 4+ years of experience working in a cross-functional design team
- Strong understanding of how to apply user-centered design principles to software
- Experience leading the design process from concept to implementable solution
- Strong communication skills and an ability to clearly present complex ideas to stakeholders
- Ability to start with complex data and user workflows and drive toward simple and intuitive solutions
- A master of common design software tools, such as Figma (preferred), Sketch, etc.
- Completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field, or relevant experience
- Experience with complex system and wicked problems in government, finance, or enterprise domains
- Experience applying various design research methods to gain insight and inform the direction
- Experience in designing for and scaling accessibility across an organization
- Leverage our design principles and personas to craft elegant, but practical solutions
- Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes and validate them with users & internal experts
- Own and drive all phases of the design process for the product line, working with product management and engineering leaders to define use cases, scope, user journeys, and interactions
- Use research data and product analytics to understand user needs, make decisions, and communicate solutions
- Lead and coach junior designers
- Steward our design system by using and creating reusable patterns across products
- Help our team choose the right methods and tools for creative problem solving
- Present your work to stakeholders across the company to receive feedback and showcase the value of design
OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis tools to enhance decision-making and improve engagement with constituents.
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$221.8M
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2012
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↑ 3%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize outdated systems.
- Acquisition of iGovServices expands OpenGov's offerings into tax and revenue management.
- Rising adoption of electronic bidding systems enhances OpenGov's procurement solutions.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from other SaaS providers targeting the public sector.
- Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt existing services.
- Reliance on cloud solutions makes OpenGov vulnerable to service outages.
What makes OpenGov unique
- OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
- The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software for governments.
- OpenGov's software reportedly halves the time needed for budget creation.
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