Product Designer

\u003ch2\u003eTransform Education Through Design\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe're on a mission to democratize quality education by helping schools increase their fundraising efficiency. As one of India's few profitable, bootstrapped SaaS companies, we're building lasting value—not just for investors, but for our team, customers, and the educational institutions we serve.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Impact:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e6 million alumni connected\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e500,000 students impacted\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e$10M+ in donations raised\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e54 million engagement opportunities created\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eProfitable and bootstrapped since day one\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Role\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eJoin our 15-person PDEQ team (Product, Design, Engineering, Quality) as we research markets, hypothesis creative solutions, and ship best-in-class products that transform how educational institutions connect with their communities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou'll design for multiple audiences with distinct needs: advancement professionals managing campaigns, alumni discovering ways to give back, students accessing scholarships, and administrators analyzing engagement data. Each brings different technical comfort levels and emotional relationships with their institution.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Design Challenges You'll Solve\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplex Problems, Elegant Solutions:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eHow do you design a donation flow that feels personal at scale?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWhat does an alumni directory look like when it serves both networking and fundraising?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eHow do you present complex campaign analytics that drive action, not analysis paralysis?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eShape Our Design Culture:\u003c/strong\u003e As one of our early design hires, you'll establish design practices, build our component library, and mentor future team members. Your decisions today influence how we approach design for years to come.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Own\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd-to-End Product Design\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eOwn complete design process from concept to execution for key product areas\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDefine new interaction patterns for core workflows\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCreate clear, intuitive interfaces for professional users across complex B2B scenarios\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Functional Collaboration\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003ePartner closely with engineers and PMs to define problems and deliver high-quality solutions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBalance craft, speed, and business results in every design decision\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eContribute to product strategy through design thinking and user advocacy\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Excellence \u0026amp; Culture\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eMaintain high standards of craft while moving quickly\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eBuild and evolve our design system using atomic design principles\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eShare knowledge and refine processes as we scale\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWe're Looking For Someone Who\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstands Design Beyond Pixels\u003c/strong\u003e Every interface decision either helps or hinders someone accomplishing their goals. You approach design as a conversation between user and product, ensuring clarity at every step.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in Complexity Without Creating It\u003e B2B products involve intricate workflows, but that doesn\u0027t mean they need to feel complicated. You excel at finding elegant solutions hidden within seemingly chaotic requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalances Speed with Craft\u003c/strong\u003e You know when to ship the 80% solution to learn faster and when to perfect details that matter. You're comfortable iterating in public while maintaining quality standards.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinks Beyond the Screen\u003c/strong\u003e Great product design considers the entire user journey—from discovery to successful task completion months later. You design for adoption, not just usability.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou'll Be a Great Fit If You\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBelieve less is more\u003c/strong\u003e when it comes to design\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThink in solutions\u003e - can quickly generate multiple approaches to any product problem\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsk fearless questions\u003e - courageous enough to learn and suggest improvements\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObsess over details\u003e - lose sleep over colors, typography, and pixel-perfect execution\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove the full lifecycle\u003e - want involvement from discovery through shipping quality products\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThis Role Is NOT For You If\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e❌ You need lots of direction or structured processes (you should thrive in ambiguity)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e❌ You don\u0027t obsess over details (we need someone who sweats the pixels)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e❌ You prefer strategy over execution (this is a craft-heavy role)\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRequired Experience \u0026 SKILLS\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c/strong\u003e 1-3 years designing digital products, preferably B2B\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Skills:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigma mastery:\u003c/strong\u003e Components, variants, layouts, libraries using atomic design principles\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign systems thinking:\u003c/strong\u003e Building scalable, maintainable design systems\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB2B product experience:\u003c/strong\u003e Understanding professional user needs and complex workflows\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrontend knowledge:\u003c/strong\u003e HTML/CSS experience is a strong plus\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Capabilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual craft:\u003c/strong\u003e Create intuitive, appealing interfaces for professional users\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness acumen:\u003c/strong\u003e Balance user needs with business practicality and technical constraints\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication:\u003c/strong\u003e Tell compelling stories and articulate design decisions with clarity\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutonomy:\u003c/strong\u003e See what needs doing and take ownership to make it happen\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuccess Metrics\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll know you're successful when:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong\u003eYou've raised the design bar\u003c/strong\u003e - Your work becomes the standard others reference\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong\u003eYou've shipped measurable impact\u003c/strong\u003e - Areas you own are visibly and statistically better\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e🚀 \u003cstrong\u003eYou operate autonomously\u003c/strong\u003e - You identify opportunities and execute without waiting for direction\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Almabase?\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMission-Driven Impact:\u003c/strong\u003e Your design work directly enables educational institutions to better serve students and create opportunities\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Leadership:\u003c/strong\u003e Shape design culture at a profitable, growing SaaS company from the ground up\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborative Environment:\u003c/strong\u003e Work with a tight-knit team that values both speed and quality\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Growth:\u003c/strong\u003e Learn from experienced team members while taking ownership of significant product areas\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Business:\u003c/strong\u003e Join a profitable, bootstrapped company focused on long-term value creation\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect in the first year\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin the first month\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eGet to know the various problems we are solving for different people in the advancement office.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eGet to know how we are solving those problems. Learn about the products we offer and how they solve pain points for our customers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eGet to know the team you are working with. Schedule 1-1 chats with members of the Almabase team across all functions to learn about how we work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou will take on interface design work right from your first week - helping you understand current design processes within the product team.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou have your first monthly 1:1 with your manager to identify priorities for your ramp-up.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWithin 3 months\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eSeveral features you've designed have been released to production. You have your first quarterly review with your manager.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou've observed customer calls and user feedback sessions to understand how users interact with your designs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're comfortable using our design system (ARC) and contributing components and patterns.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're collaborating effectively with engineers and PMs on design implementation and iteration.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWithin 6 months\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're designing complete user flows and features from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou understand our key user personas and can design with their needs and contexts in mind.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're contributing ideas for improving user experience based on data insights and user feedback.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're participating in design critiques and providing thoughtful feedback on team projects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWithin 12 months\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're independently owning design for specific product areas or user journeys.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're using user research, analytics, and feedback to inform and iterate on your design decisions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're mentoring newer team members and helping maintain design quality standards.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou're contributing to design process improvements and helping scale our design practices.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou work with your manager to identify areas for continued growth and expanded responsibilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWork Timings\u003c/h2\u003e\u003col style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eOur customers are primarily in the US. So any research and feedback calls that you need to conduct will happen between 4PM and 2AM IST. But apart from scheduled calls, most of the collaboration with the product and engineering team happen during the day.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe PDEQ team works out of our office in Bangalore. Our work processes allow anybody to work remotely for extended periods of time when they need to, but in general, everybody is in the office while they are in Bangalore.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIf you are love working with people around, you will enjoy the work we do at Almabase.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol