
About Nextdoor
Connecting neighbors for a kinder world
Key Highlights
- Over 242,000 neighborhoods served worldwide
- Headquartered in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
- $211.7 million raised in funding
- Advertising partnership with Oracle launched in 2022
Nextdoor is a private social network that connects neighbors and fosters community engagement, currently serving over 242,000 neighborhoods globally. Headquartered in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, CA, Nextdoor has raised $211.7 million in funding and competes primarily with local Faceboo...
🎁 Benefits
Nextdoor offers a monthly wellness stipend, 12 weeks of parental, family, or medical leave, and a global end-of-year shutdown. Employees also benefit ...
🌟 Culture
Nextdoor's culture is centered around community building and social interaction, with a strong emphasis on privacy and neighborhood-focused features. ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Nextdoor is hiring a Product Designer for their Design Systems team to drive the design vision and improve user experience. You'll collaborate with product managers, engineers, and researchers. This role requires a strong background in design systems and user-centered design.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in product design, particularly in creating and evolving design systems that enhance user experience. Your experience includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to ensure that design principles are effectively integrated into the product development process. You are deeply human-centered and mission-driven, excited to create systems that support real-world connections and empower communities.
You are proficient in design tools such as Figma, and you have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of the design aligns with the overall vision. Your ability to communicate design concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders is one of your key strengths. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to a team that values inclusivity and innovation.
Desirable
Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing is a plus, as it allows you to gather insights that inform your design decisions. Familiarity with front-end development principles can also enhance your collaboration with engineering teams, ensuring that designs are feasible and effectively implemented.
What you'll do
As a Product Designer at Nextdoor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the design system that powers the user experience across the platform. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers to define and implement design standards that enhance usability and accessibility. Your responsibilities will include creating design specifications, conducting user research, and iterating on designs based on feedback and testing results.
You will be involved in the entire design process, from ideation to implementation, ensuring that the design system evolves to meet the needs of users and the business. Collaborating with a world-class design team, you will contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, helping to drive the design vision forward.
What we offer
Nextdoor provides a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, allowing for both in-office and remote work. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that foster local community connections and make a positive impact in neighborhoods across the globe. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.
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