Zenysis builds software that helps developing countries harness the full power of data to improve lives on a transformational scale. Around the world, countries are using our platform to target the distribution of lifesaving vaccines, track the spread of infectious diseases, and improve the delivery of healthcare to hundreds of millions of people.
And we’re just getting started.
As a contract Product Designer, you’ll have the opportunity to reimagine core parts of our existing product. We’re looking for someone who can not only dream up great ideas, but can also implement them alongside our engineers - meaning rapid prototyping abilities are important. You’ll connect with users on the ground to better understand their needs and communicate those needs to our engineers and product managers. We will also be relying on you to work with both the Product and Engineering teams to build a cohesive product design vision.
Our biggest design priorities include conducting research to uncover user needs, improving the design and functionality of existing tools, ensuring that new tools meet a high standard of design and usability, and setting up the design and product infrastructure required to rapidly develop new features.
We are looking for a designer willing to dedicate 40 hours/week to helping us achieve our mission of beautifully designed, impactful technology, with the possible conversion to full-time work for exceptional candidates after the 3-6 month contract. This role is based in San Francisco, but will require periodic trips to developing nations to build empathy with our core users.
We’re profitable, well funded, and run by founders with proven track records of success. As a global company working to empower all people, diversity is important to us.
Benefits:
- 3 blocks from Caltrain, 3 steps from Muni
- Catered lunch
- International travel
- Competitive compensation
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to prototype interactions
- Define long-term needs, problems and goals
- Rapidly prototype and work alongside engineers to implement product changes
- Build elegant user flows tailored for analysts and decision-makers
- Conduct user research on the ground in developing countries, and work with product to translate findings into an elegant product vision
Qualifications:
- Comfort with user-centric design, prototyping, research and iteration
- Experience with end-to-end product design and shipping products
- Ability to generate many ideas and willingness to abandon them
- Basic quantitative fluency
- Expertise with at least one prototyping tool
Nice to Haves:
- Demonstrated interest in social impact and designing for the developing world
- Experience working on software for governments or international aid organizations
- JS/ES6/React/CSS experience
- General coding ability demonstrated through Github, MOOC, bootcamp or degree
- Online portfolio showcasing visual design and process
We value the ability to build deep understanding, but you don’t need mastery of a specific tool.
We value learning, but you don’t need a Master’s degree, PhD or degree from a top-ten school.
We value impressive track records, but you don’t need years of experience at a brand-name company.