Senior Product Designer

WHO WE ARE

Fora is one of the world’s largest community networks with over 1,000 online communities and the tech platform that powers them. Fora's mission is to enable enthusiasts to share expertise and discover products for their interests. Our 70 million plus monthly active users make informed shopping decisions in automotive, health, home, powersports, outdoor, and technology on sites like ArcheryTalk, AVS Forum, BimmerFest, Knitting Paradise, and WatchUSeek. Fora is a business division of VerticalScope Holdings Inc., a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: FORA). Fora has over 50 employees in the US and Canada with diverse backgrounds from startups and big tech. If you thrive in an environment that celebrates authenticity, scrappiness, and curiosity, Fora is the place for you.

THE ROLE

At Fora, we are reimagining the future of online forums and are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our team. As Senior Product Designer you will have the opportunity to own the experience of products that the team builds. The question that you will focus on is, “How do we design the best product experience for our users?” and continually iterate based on user feedback. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and the wider Design team at our parent company, VerticalScope (TSE: FORA), as well as colleagues in other functional roles. We believe in the equal partnership of Design, Product, and Engineering in the product development process where seamless communication and collaboration are essential. The team moves at a fast but manageable pace and will experiment often, so if you enjoy a less structured environment that encourages you to explore, learn, and push your limits, you will have fun. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-focused public company with a startup mentality.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Create low- and high-fidelity prototypes

- Conduct usability research and translate findings into design solutions

- Focus on creating intuitive and engaging products

- Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to design and iterate 

- Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth of the design team

ABOUT YOU

- 5+ years of UX design experience, working directly with Software Engineers, Designers, and PMs

- Experience launching and growing successful consumer products

- Familiarity with the user-centered design process and various user research methodologies

- Experience with Figma

- Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously, interdepartmentally, and cross-functionally

- Fast learner, eager to master any unknown territory you’re faced with

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

- Ability to work in dynamic and sometimes ambiguous conditions

- Ability to travel between Canada and the US periodically

YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU ALSO HAVE

- Startup experience, and/or experience within the fast-paced environment of early-stage product development

- Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Digital Design, Computer Science, or a related field

LIFE AT FORA

Fora is a remote-first company and we have offices in Mountain View, CA, USA, and Toronto, ON, Canada.

We believe that competitive benefits are an important investment in our people and culture. 

* Full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision), including HSA/FSA (USA) and HCSA (Canada) programs

* Retirement savings account* Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)

* 11 holidays

* Flexible working hours and unlimited vacation

* Parental leave, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

* Career development stipend

* Annual company-paid offsite and quarterly onsite team meetings

EEO

Our company values diversity of thought and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We work on complex, difficult problems with no linear or clear solutions. We believe that a diverse team can bring different perspectives and approaches, and whose experiences reflect the full set of clients we seek to serve. As such, Fora is committed to a diverse representation among our employees.

If you require disability-related accommodation during the application, recruitment, and interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to make all possible adjustments to suit your needs.