Manager, Product Design 

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Manager, Product Design 

Location: Chicago, Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office) 

Envoy Global is on a mission to disrupt the global immigration process. Our patented online platform integrates the best of people and technology to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals. 

We are seeking a Manager, Product Design to join our Tech, Product + Design team on a permanent, full time basis. As our Lead Product Designer you will be responsible for designing elegant, simple solutions to complex problems and workflows. You will create experiences for both mobile and web that surprise and delight users, by utilizing your outstanding user-experience and product design skills. 

As the successful candidate, you will be required to: 

  • Design work, to be seen and experienced by thousands of people every month around the world 
  • Design simple, seamless, and delightful experiences by refining product requirements and user goals into wireframes and high fidelity comps 
  • Grasp and distill highly complex issues and workflows by translating them into clean, focused solutions that are intuitive to use and easy to understand 
  • Develop and present design ideas in a large team environment 
  • Work with other team members to create full product concepts and prototypes 
  • Collaborate and work cross-functionally with other teams such as Engineering, Production, Product Marketing, and Senior Management 
  • Work with key stakeholders across the company to make sure a given project meets the business and product requirements, as well as Envoy’s design standards 
  • Serve in lead capacity on large, complex projects, create user experience and visual design strategy and solutions for projects based on business objectives and user research
  • Define the user experience, interactions, and user interface through user flows, information architecture, sketches and wireframes, and visual design 
  • Leverage user research, concept testing, usability testing and quantitative analysis to inform design decisions, as well as validate and test your designs;  
  • Help maintain visual and brand consistency between all products and outlets 
  • Mentor and coach team members; hire/onboard new team members as needed 

To be suitable for this role, you will possess the following: 

  • 8+ years’ work experience with a focus on product design and UI across a variety of platforms including web and mobile 
  • Exceptional user experience and visual design skills, including a online portfolio of work showcasing excellence in customer experience and visual design (personas, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes) 
  • Demonstrated experience in best practices for information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques. 
  • Sound experience designing customer experiences that simplify complex workflows 
  • Experience designing products from conception to completion, including the development process 
  • Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Invision and other design tools 
  • Facilitate the design process, present and iterate design solutions, driven by group critique 
  • Possess the ability to tell stories and share concepts, with experience working in a multidisciplinary environment to develop concepts that delight customers and deliver business results 
  • Possess not just exceptional product design skills, but the ability to implement strategic and conceptual thinking as well 
  • 2+ years’ experience leading and mentoring a team of gifted creatives; ability to grow and coach team members while also successfully executing own projects 
  • Strong information presentation (visual and written) skills; outstanding written and verbal communications  
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline - highly desirable 

To APPLY, please forward your updated resume for consideration via the link provided. 

Envoy Global is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief.

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Location

The Loop is a vibrant area with all sorts of eateries, shops & theaters! Plus, the office is easy to get to with various train and bus stops close by.

An Insider's view of Envoy Global

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The vibe in our office is open and welcoming! We have a mixture of people from all over which makes day to day interactions truly enriching. We make sure to get to know one another; rather it be at our monthly All Hands meetings,or grabbing a cup of Cold Brew in the kitchen. Our vibe is to “vibe” with one another & make Envoy one big happy family!

Bri

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

The marketing team at Envoy gets the opportunity to work with nearly every other team in the company to create exciting content and resources for customers and prospects. Collaborating across sales, product development and other departments really improves the quality of our work and fosters a great culture.

Nidhi M.

Content Marketing Associate

What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth is about carrying a sense of urgency and accountability at all times. Build your career by finding the opportunity and not waiting for the opportunity to find you. It’s important to drive change amongst your team, company, but most importantly – yourself.

Mike H.

Sales Director

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our weekly All Hands Meetings allow employees to see how the company is doing and ask questions to members of leadership. One of our core values is our ability to be candid: we hold start, stop, continue discussions, regular manager meetings, hackathons, and encourage all employees to bring up questions and suggestions to any member of leadership.

Kira Meinzer

Chief People Officer

What makes someone successful on your team?

At Envoy, success comes in many forms, but the one that stands out is someone being responsive and thorough. We all have great ideas, passionate about the industry, but when it comes down to it, getting the job done quickly and thoroughly allows us to build a great foundation for an even better product and workplace.

Kristina Mossman

Customer Relationship Specialist

What are Envoy Global Perks + Benefits

Envoy Global Benefits Overview

•Convenient Chicago Loop location – 2 blocks from Metra trains and the CTA
•Extremely competitive benefits plan including BCBS medical coverage, including employee dental and vision coverage, and a company-matched 401k plan that vests immediately
•Annual accrual of 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 2 personal days, and 10 paid holidays per year
•Paid Parental Leave Program
•Casual work environment
•Company sponsored lunches, happy hours, and events throughout the year
•Healthy snacks & unlimited LaCroix
•Monthly Product Lunch & Learns and ongoing Career Development/Training
•Built In Chicago’s 2019 Best Places to Work
•ITA Industry Disrupter Winner 2019
•Chicago Innovation Award Winner 2019
•Growing social responsibility programs & partnerships
•Opportunity to work for an organization that changes lives every day!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee Options Program
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
18 days of PTO + 2 "Floating" days
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Envoy offers full-time employees with seven years of continued service the opportunity to take a four-week paid sabbatical.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We provide thorough and ongoing training. Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance with an option for PPO or HMO. Regular opportunities to interact with co-workers through social events, intramurals, and collaborative projects. Fully stocked kitchen, including unlimited snacks, coffee, tea, and all of the flavored LaCroix you can handle!

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