At Benepass we're making benefits easy. We believe people are the most important asset to any company. Traditional one-size-fits-all benefits packages no longer cut it in today's hybrid and remote-first environment. With Benepass, companies can tailor their benefits to the unique needs of their workforce.
Through our easy-to-use and highly customizable fintech platform, People teams can implement, administer, and track the benefits that meet employees where they are. Employers design their benefits and perks plan by setting a contribution amount and eligible spend categories. Every employee has their own individual definition of wellness and needs different things to help them be their most productive, fulfilled self.
Helping companies reimagine benefits to make them delightful and easy.
We are backed by leading investors, including Portage Ventures, Threshold Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Workday Ventures, and Clocktower Technology Ventures. To date, the company has raised $35 million of equity capital.
We seek an independent, creative, and strategic Design Lead with a proven track record of building engaging user experiences. Reporting to our Head of Product, Esme Lutz, you will be essential in defining and driving innovative design strategies that align with our product vision and user needs.
As the Design Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product and establishing processes for the Design organization. Your expertise will guide us in creating experiences that leave a lasting positive impression on our users, driving research and design initiatives for new product areas.
At Benepass, we value thoughtful teamwork. The integration of Product, Design, and Engineering allows us to achieve strong development velocity and a reputation for delivering on our promises. Your contributions will be integral to maintaining and enhancing this collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Sound exciting? If so, we’re excited to talk with you.
Product Design: Drive the end-to-end design process, from concept to implementation, by creating intuitive, visually appealing, and user-centric designs for our web and mobile applications
User Research: Define, lead, and execute the process to determine how we do research and execute that plan
Usability Testing: Define, lead, and execute the process to validate design decisions and refine product designs in response to user input
Design System: Drive the adaptation of the design system as Benepass scales to a more mature and comprehensive state
You have a successful track record of generating design ideas required to solve problems and taking ownership of the design process.
You love tackling ambiguous problems and shaping them into concrete solutions — both at the system level and through the details
You seek feedback and explain the rationale behind your work to your team
You advocate for a design-oriented point of view
You think systematically – including beyond the realm of design to other stakeholders and the business as a whole
You recognize that making trade-offs is necessary and thoughtfully evaluate options
5+ years of product design experience, including user research and usability testing
0-1 or “build” experience of a new product even if in a larger organization
Experience in designing for web and mobile applications
Proven expertise in designing and refining products based on genuine user feedback and data insights.
Knowledge and understanding of project management principles: managing projects from beginning to end that vary in scope and complexity
Experience managing creative design efforts in a complex environment where all the answers or research may not be immediately available
Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
Experience working in HR Tech or FinTech
Degree in Design (Interaction, Product, Communication, HCD, or related)
Previous experience working at a Seed or Series A start-up
CSS, JavaScript, or React skills
Not meeting all the requirements but still feel like you’d be a great fit? Tell us how you can contribute to our team in a cover letter or apply to our "general opportunities".
1v1 w/Director of Product, Esme Lutz - 45 mins
Product Feedback Interview - 45 mins
Portfolio Review - 60 mins
Reference Check - 30 mins
Offer
Base: $150,000 - $170,000 + Equity
95% coverage of medical, dental, and vision
Fantastic benefits (of course 😃), including:
$250 WFH setup
$150/month cell phone + internet
$100/month Wellness
No Meeting Wednesday!
Team Onsites 3-4 times a year
Flexible PTO
Work from anywhere (during standard US business hours)
At Benepass, we are working towards reimaging how companies take care of their people. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Benepass is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
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Are you ready to lead the charge in design at Benepass? We’re looking for a Design Lead who can pave the way for innovative user experiences that resonate with our mission of making benefits easy. At Benepass, we believe that people are the most important asset of any company, and we aim to tailor benefits to meet the unique needs of diverse workforces. As our Design Lead, you will report to our Head of Product, Esme Lutz, and play a pivotal role in defining design strategies that align with our product vision. Your expertise will guide our design initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring our web and mobile applications are intuitive, engaging, and user-centric. You'll be at the forefront of conducting user research, usability testing, and leading the adaptation of our design system as we grow. If you're a creative thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing structured solutions to ambiguous problems, this position is for you! Here at Benepass, we value thoughtful collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering teams. You’ll be essential in keeping this high-performing environment thriving. Plus, enjoy some great perks that come with being part of our dynamic team. So, if you’re passionate about creating delightful experiences and want to make a real impact, we can't wait to hear from you!
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