Understood.org · New York, NY · Just now · 0 applicants
NewHybridFull-timeLead
Pay
$170k–$190kListed
Workplace
Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead
Source: jobright · Posted by joined-scrapper
About the role
Understood.org seeks a Staff Product Designer to lead design workstreams and craft inclusive, accessible digital experiences for neurodivergent people. The role emphasizes systems thinking, mentoring, and applying AI to product design.
What you’ll do
Lead design workstreams end-to-end
Build scalable product systems
Translate team priorities into plans for owned projects
Set milestones, manage risk, and coordinate contributors
Use research and data to develop insights and make decisions
Mentor junior designers and share knowledge
What you’ll need
7+ years of product design experience
Experience owning complex projects end-to-end
Deep product design expertise and systems thinking
Experience applying accessible and inclusive design principles
Experience with behavioral science, learning design, or related fields
Experience designing across interaction models (guides, tools, conversational, immersive, AI)
Original job description
Understood.org is a nonprofit that helps people navigate neurodivergence through trusted guidance, practical tools, and community support. The Staff Product Designer will turn complex customer needs and subject matter expertise into clear, inclusive digital experiences, lead design workstreams, and help build scalable product systems.a systems thinker and…