Product Designer

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Job summary

Govini is seeking a mid-level Product Designer in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role involves designing user-centered solutions for our SaaS platform, leading discovery activities, creating wireframes and prototypes, and mentoring junior designers. Candidates should have 2+ years experience in product design, preferably within SaaS or enterprise software environments. A passion for elevating design practices and effective communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate should be a U.S. citizen and ready to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in product design, preferably in SaaS or enterprise software.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your design process, discovery work, and workshop facilitation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for sharing design rationale.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery activities, including field research, user interviews, and stakeholder workshops.
• Create and facilitate design thinking workshops to align teams and generate solutions.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs based on research insights.

Skills

Design thinking

User-centered design

Workshop facilitation

Field research

Prototyping

Communication skills

Figma

Data visualization

Tools

Figma

Job description

Product Designer

Design user-centered solutions for Govini's SaaS platform to enhance acquisition decisions.

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About The Role

Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need. Today, the national security community and every branch of the military rely on Govini to enable faster and more informed Acquisition decisions.

We are seeking a mid-level Product Designer who can help elevate our organization's design maturity. You'll work closely with product managers and engineers to design user-centered solutions for our SaaS platform while introducing best practices in discovery and field research. The ideal candidate is passionate about understanding users in their environment and facilitating workshops that bridge the gap between user needs and product development.

This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA. This role may require up to 25% travel.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Lead discovery activities, including field research, user interviews, and stakeholder workshops
• Create and facilitate design thinking workshops to align teams and generate solutions
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs based on research insights
• Conduct user testing to validate design solutions and communicate findings effectively
• Contribute to our evolving design system and help establish design standards
• Mentor junior designers and educate cross-functional teams on design principles
• Champion user-centered design across the organization

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 2+ years of experience in product design, preferably in SaaS or enterprise software
• Strong portfolio demonstrating your design process, discovery work, and workshop facilitation
• Experience conducting field research and synthesizing findings into actionable insights
• Proficiency with design tools (Figma preferred) and workshop facilitation techniques
• Ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive user experiences
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for sharing design rationale
• Passion for elevating design practices and organizational design maturity
• Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or government-focused software
• Background designing or improving low-code/no-code site builder experiences
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and security protocols
• Experience in data visualization or complex UI design

We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we're eager to hear from you.

Govini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.