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Full-Time

Staff Product Designer

Posted on 9/6/2023

BetterUp

BetterUp

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital coaching platform for employee development

Data & Analytics
Education
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$169.6k - $254.4kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
Figma
Requirements
  • 9+ years of experience leading and/or operating as an individual contributing designer
  • Familiarity with multi-sided marketplace experiences, service design, or designing experiences beyond the screen
  • Passion for the mission of helping every person pursue their life with clarity, purpose, and passion
  • Curiosity and a desire to push boundaries
  • Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
  • Self-directed and biased towards action
  • Open to feedback and collaboration
  • Expert verbal and written communicator with remote teams
  • Previous experience contributing as Staff to Principal level designer
  • Strong design portfolio demonstrating depth of skill in both UX and UI
  • Experience communicating and demonstrating prototypes using tools like Figma and Framer
  • Experience leading the end-to-end design process and/or agile sprints
  • Track record of getting others to participate in and contribute to the design process
Responsibilities
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of data visualization and storytelling techniques
  • Navigate from concept to execution, exploring and applying new technologies like AI
  • Lead challenging strategic and business-related projects
  • Exercise UX strategy and processes to identify user insights, goals, and problem framing
  • Plan, navigate trade-offs, and create meaningful user experiences
  • Manage stakeholders and translate diverse feedback into actionable steps
  • Align customer needs with business objectives
  • Make smart and decisive decisions through ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Occasionally step into product management roles and strategize on product direction

BetterUp provides professional coaching and personal development services primarily for businesses. Its main product is a digital platform that connects employees, managers, and executives with expert coaches. These coaches help individuals enhance their leadership skills, manage stress, and develop resilience and self-compassion. The platform uses insights and analytics to customize coaching programs to meet the specific needs of each organization, ensuring measurable improvements in employee performance and well-being. Unlike many competitors, BetterUp focuses on a subscription model, allowing companies to provide ongoing access to coaching resources for their employees. The goal of BetterUp is to significantly improve individual and team performance, resilience, and overall employee experience across various industries.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$630.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with high-profile figures like Brené Brown and events featuring luminaries such as Mindy Kaling and Adam Grant enhance BetterUp's brand credibility and market reach.
  • The appointment of Jolen Anderson as Chief People and Community Officer signals a strong commitment to internal culture and external community engagement.
  • BetterUp's proven impact on performance and well-being metrics makes it an attractive option for organizations looking to invest in employee development.

What critics are saying

  • High-profile departures, such as the head of people moving to SeekOut, could indicate potential internal challenges.
  • The competitive landscape of digital coaching and professional development is growing, requiring BetterUp to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes BetterUp unique

  • BetterUp's integration of Brené Brown's Daring Leadership Institute into its platform offers a unique, empirically-based curriculum that sets it apart from other coaching services.
  • The company's focus on measurable improvements in performance and well-being, such as a 104% increase in individual performance, provides a compelling value proposition.
  • BetterUp's subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream, allowing for continuous innovation and scalability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision benefits

Flexible Time Off

Paid parental leave

Unlimited coaching

Wellness programs

Education & learning stipend

Volunteer days

INACTIVE