Product Designer

@ Lean In

Product Designer

Posted 4 months ago

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About the job

Lean In & The Sandberg Bernthal Family Foundation aim to build a more equal world. The Product Designer will create intuitive, accessible digital experiences to support women and allies, shaping how millions interact with our platforms.

Requirements

4+ years of product design experience
Proficiency in Figma
User research and testing skills
Strong visual and interaction design

Qualifications

Portfolio demonstrating user-centered design
Experience with responsive and accessible design
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage complex workflows

Full job description

About Lean In & The Sandberg Bernthal Family Foundation

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) works to build a more equal and resilient world. We bring people together to support each other through four initiatives: LeanIn.Org, LeanInGirls.Org, OptionB.Org, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program.

Through our community, research-based content, and programs, we help women and allies build the skills, confidence, and networks they need to reach their full potential. We believe a more equal world is possible - and that it will take us working together to create it. While the majority of your work will focus on Lean In, this role offers the opportunity to drive impact across multiple mission-driven initiatives.

Role Overview

We're seeking a talented Product Designer to craft intuitive, beautiful, and impactful experiences for our digital products. You'll be instrumental in shaping how millions of women interact with Lean In's platforms, ensuring our products are accessible, engaging, and empowering.

What You’ll Do

Lead the end-to-end design process - from research and concept development to prototyping, testing, and final implementation
Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys, to deeply understand the needs of our community
Translate insights into clear wireframes and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile using Figma
Build and evolve design systems and patterns that ensure consistency and scalability across products
Organize design files, documentation, and workflows with precision and clarity
Partner closely with product and engineering to bring ideas to life
Advocate for users while balancing business goals and technical feasibility
Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, incorporating feedback with openness and focus
Generate innovative ideas that advance Lean In’s mission and strengthen engagement
Stay current on design trends, tools, accessibility standards, and inclusive design best practices

What You Will Bring

4+ years of product design experience, with a portfolio demonstrating user-centered thinking and strong execution
Expert proficiency in Figma, including components, variants, auto-layout, and design systems
Exceptional organization skills and the ability to manage complex design systems and workflows
A strong foundation in interaction design, visual design, and information architecture
Experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable solutions
A creative mindset grounded in strategy and impact
Deep understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and inclusive design principles
Experience prototyping and iterating based on testing and feedback
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience working in cross-functional, agile teams
A genuine commitment to Lean In’s mission to inspire and equip women to lead
Alignment with the initiatives of the Sandberg Bernthal Family Foundation, including building resilience and creating social impact

What We Will Offer You

Base Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 based on experience, skills, and qualifications
Performance Bonus: Up to 15% of base salary annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with a 4% employer match
Generous paid time off
Additional benefits designed to support well-being and long-term success
Work Location: We believe in the power of in-person collaboration. This role is based in San Francisco, with a hybrid schedule of three days in office per week (currently Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) and remote flexibility on other days, beginning September 2026.

The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. It’s important to us that people of all identities and backgrounds see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively encourage people of all identities and experiences to apply.

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