This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our South Charlotte, NC Headquarters (Monday through Thursday) and work fully remotely on Fridays each week.

We are seeking an Associate Product Designer to join our growing creative team. You'll play an instrumental role in scaling our consumer-facing experiences for a large and diverse audience. You will join the team in launching and iterating experiences focused on helping customers compare and be matched with their home’s best internet option in the most simple and accurate way possible. The content we write, and the products we design, include location-based broadband information, streamlined connections to potential providers, plan comparisons and more. This role calls for a passionate individual who has high attention to detail, understands design systems and workflows, and is skilled in interface & interaction design. 

What You'll Do:

• Deliver highly-polished visual designs and extend existing design systems
• Think systematically to optimize UX/UI patterns for ease of use, following design system guidelines
• Develop subject-matter expertise, understand user problems, business goals, how competitors solve them, and where gaps exist
• Partner with product managers, engineers, researchers, content design to oversee the experience from concept to launch
• Effectively balance user needs and business goals
• Assist and support teammates through collaboration, critique and feedback
• Build prototypes to validate your designs, then iterate and innovate based on data and findings.
• Be autonomous, crave accountability and take responsibility for every detail, every step of the way

What we're Looking For:

• 1+ years designing consumer-focused tech across various platforms (web, mobile, apps, etc) 
• You have a killer portfolio that demonstrates a highly-polished visual design sense, a clean command over interaction design, typography and usability
• You’re fluent in Figma, and feel comfortable creating prototypes and working within design systems.
• You’re a strong communicator and collaborator who is inspired to deliver great work and bring a strategy to life
• You are always looking to grow your abilities through feedback and collaboration
• You are proactive with strong time-management skills, taking initiative for what needs to be done rather than waiting for instructions
• You enjoy staying flexible and adaptable in a fast-changing environment
• You have strong time-management skills, taking initiative for what needs to be done while proactively working with others to become unstuck
• You have a strong desire for self-improvement and growing your knowledge in your focus area
• You love what you do, try to have fun every day and have a great sense of humor

Even Better:

• Have some level of utility / home services industry knowledge (internet, electricity, digital entertainment, HVAC, smart tech)
• Understand the utility needs and purchase lifecycle of a homeowner, or renter
• Have animation and branding experience
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Experience with usability testing platforms like Userlytics.com

Compensation:

Cash Compensation Range: $26.44/hr - $36.06/hr*

*Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology, including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions. Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

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 We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

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