<div>The YouVersion Product Designer focuses primarily on delivering well-executed design concepts and solutions to key stakeholders while creating more opportunities for people to find intimacy with God. This role uses research and intuition to help explain highly complex matters in a clear, understandable manner and ensure smooth delivery of concepts to the next stage of the design process.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.&nbsp;<br><br></div><h3>What You’ll Do</h3><ul><li>Design and prototype new product concepts.</li><li>Utilize research to design new concepts for key product areas in a way that is understandable.</li><li>Provide relevant data along with concepts to help support decision making.</li><li>Work closely with product management, localization, and engineering teams to facilitate brainstorming and prototyping sessions.</li><li>Deliver polished comps, flows, and assets across all platforms.</li><li>Present new design concepts and solutions to Product Management teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Gather and test user feedback on new concepts.</li><li>Ensure feedback has been validated and then implemented with proper design consideration.</li><li>Ensure a smooth delivery to developers for the next steps in the design process.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Skills Needed to Succeed</h3><ul><li>Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions and find innovative solutions.</li><li>Outstanding listening skills and the ability to take learning and create a vision and effectively execute.</li><li>Must exemplify a high level of customer focus.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to initiate the creative and critical thinking processes for oneself and the team.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in related field</li><li>3+ years in human interaction sociology, psychology, interaction/visual design or equivalent.</li><li>Portfolio of outstanding work.</li></ul>

Product Designer

<h3><strong>About Planning Center</strong></h3><div>Planning Center exists to help churches build stronger, more connected communities.</div><div>Since 2006, over 80,000 churches have trusted our tools to care for their people—whether that’s communicating with their congregation, organizing important information, or coordinating the details that make ministry happen.</div><div><br>We’re an independent, profitable company with no outside investors. That means we get to focus on building products thoughtfully, caring for our team well, and making decisions for the long term.&nbsp;</div><div>Our team is fully remote, working together daily through tools like Slack, Asana, Linear, Notion, and Zoom. Three times a year, we gather in Carlsbad, CA to connect in person, strengthen relationships, and align on where we’re headed.</div><div><br><strong>About the Work</strong></div><div>Planning Center makes software that helps churches help people — and the people who run those churches are real, busy, and deserve tools that actually work. Our Design Managers are responsible for both the people and the work: you lead a team of Product Designers, set the design direction for your area in alignment with the other areas of the company, and stay close enough to the craft to raise the bar on what ships.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This role sits within the Product org and reports directly to the Director of Product Design. You'll partner with your Area Triad (Product Manager and Senior Engineering Manager) to shape what gets prioritized and how it gets built, while developing every designer on your team to do their best and most independent work.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We're looking for someone who has done the job before — who has hired, coached, and had the hard conversations — and who genuinely believes that investing in people is how you get great design at scale.</div><div><br><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of Product Designers through regular 1:1s, feedback, performance conversations, and growth planning</li><li>Partner with your Area Triad (PM and ENG lead) to define design strategy and turn business goals into clear design direction</li><li>Set and hold a high bar for design craft. Give feedback that is specific, grounded, and connected to the user</li><li>Step in to do hands-on design work when the team needs support or additional bandwidth</li><li>Run design reviews, crits, and stakeholder conversations that move work forward with the right people in the room</li><li>Coach designers to form a clear point of view and own their problem space, rather than waiting for direction</li><li>Hire and onboard new designers as the team grows</li><li>Contribute to the evolution of Planning Center's design system and push for cross-product consistency</li><li>Establish and refine design processes that scale with team growth and product complexity</li><li>Model thoughtful use of AI tools and help your team build real confidence using them</li></ul><div><br><strong>What You Bring</strong></div><ul><li>3+ years leading a team of product designers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management</li><li>Experience partnering in a product trio or cross-functional structure to set direction and make trade-offs</li><li>A track record of shaping ambiguous problems alongside product and engineering -- not just executing well-scoped design work</li><li>Strong design craft with the ability to set a high bar and give feedback that raises others' work</li><li>Clear, confident communicator in writing, in conversation, and in cross-functional stakeholder settings</li><li>Fluency in Figma and a curiosity about where design tools and practice are heading</li></ul><div><br><strong>Nice to Have</strong></div><ul><li>Experience contributing to a design system or working closely with a design systems team</li><li>Background as an IC product designer before moving into management</li><li>Familiarity with church management software or the faith-based sector</li><li>Experience integrating AI-assisted design tools into your own workflow and helping your team do the same</li></ul><div><br><strong>Who We Look For</strong></div><div>The best fits for any role on the Planning Center team are people embodying our <strong>Core Values:</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Engage with Humility -</strong> We actively participate with openness and receptiveness. We are ready to listen, learn, and speak thoughtfully and kindly—regardless of skill level, expertise, or place on the org chart.</li><li><strong>Invest in our team -</strong> We give our time and energy to our team’s success—improving collaboration with effective communication, making space for diverse perspectives, sharing knowledge, and asking questions.</li><li><strong>Do Our Best Work -</strong> We aspire to do our best possible work—continually looking for ways to improve the quality of our individual output and contribute to our team's overall success and growth.</li><li><strong>Focus on Customer Impact -</strong> We advocate for our customer’s best interests in our decision-making—we can trace the goal of every project back to creating positive value for our customers.</li><li><strong>Think Holistically, Work Iteratively -</strong> We focus on taking practical steps towards our goals with an awareness of the broader context—thinking big, working small.</li></ul><div><br>We believe the strongest teams are made up of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating that diversity here at Planning Center. We're building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do your best work. Planning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.</div><div><br><strong>The Hiring Process</strong></div><div>During the hiring process, you’ll have a chance to interact with several members of our team. We want this process to feel clear, respectful, and human— you’re getting to know us just as much as we’re getting to know you.</div><div><br>Applications will be accepted until <strong>July 13, 2026 at 8:00am PT</strong>. We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the posting early once we’ve built a strong pool of candidates, so we encourage you to apply early!</div><div><br>Below is an outline of the steps in our hiring process.</div><ul><li><strong>Step One</strong>: Apply with a resume and complete the application questions so we can learn more about your background and experience<br><em>Our application questions are a chance for us to get to know you, so feel free to answer them the way you might in a cover letter and in your own words.</em></li><li><strong>Step Two</strong>: Initial phone screen with someone from our Talent Acquisition team to get to know one another and discuss work and culture</li><li><strong>Step Three</strong>: Interview with Design Managers and the Director of Product Design</li><li><strong>Step Four:</strong> Interview with team members from Engineering and Product&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Step Five:</strong> Final interview with the Director of Product Design</li><li><strong>Step Six:</strong> Pending all goes well, we'll extend an offer</li></ul><div><br><strong>Compensation &amp; Logistics</strong></div><ul><li>This is a US-based role; candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States (<em>we are currently </em><strong><em>unable</em></strong><em> to offer employment to those with H-1B visas</em>)</li><li>Candidates must be willing to travel three times each year to connect with the rest of the team</li><li>The annual salary range for this position is $198,000 - $225,000&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><strong>Benefits</strong></div><div>We love our team—it’s one of the core pillars that guides how we work every day. That’s why we invest deeply in your well-being, growth, and balance. Here are some highlights (you can explore all our benefits <a href="https://www.planningcenter.com/careers">here</a>):</div><div><br><strong>Get paid:</strong><br>We offer competitive pay no matter where you live. We also contribute to your 401(k), provide a charitable giving match of up to $2,000 per year, offer a generous allowance for continued education, and include a coworking stipend.</div><div><br><strong>Be healthy:</strong><br>You’ll receive generous paid sick and vacation time, $200 per month for physical fitness and mental health, and 95% medical plus 100% dental premium coverage.</div><div><br><strong>Get out:</strong><br>Enjoy <strong>paid Fridays off year-round</strong>, because we believe doing your best work includes having the time and space to rest, recharge, and live fully. We also offer a month-long sabbatical every five years, a week off between Christmas and New Year’s, a week each year to serve with a globally focused non-profit, and two weeks of paid vacation (increasing to three over time).</div>

Design Manager

<div>Young Life requires all​ employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying​ for any position.</div><div><br>Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that <strong>each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation</strong>,<br><br>Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.</div><div><br><strong>Job Specific Working Conditions:</strong></div><div><em>The anticipated compensation for this position can range from $128,180 - $177,500 depending on relevant education, experience, and location.</em></div><div><br><strong>Essential Duties:</strong></div><div><strong>Spiritual Development&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, study, prayer, and worship.</li><li>Ensure that all Young Life work is designed and carried out with an awareness of and in alignment with Young Life’s Values and Methods.</li><li>Develop strong spiritual disciplines and accountability considering possible distance supervision and travel schedule.</li></ul><div><strong>Product, Experience &amp; Platform Leadership</strong></div><ul><li>Define and lead Product &amp; Experience strategy across the GMET ecosystem.</li><li>Establish product vision, portfolio priorities, roadmap, and outcome measurement.</li><li>Lead product discovery, user research, service design, experience strategy, and adoption practices.</li><li>Establish platform product management for shared capabilities such as identity, workflow, integrations, search, knowledge, AI enablement, and data experiences.</li><li>Ensure products, platforms, and experiences align with mission priorities, user needs, and organizational strategy.</li></ul><div><strong>Organizational Leadership &amp; Talent Development</strong></div><ul><li>Build and lead the Product &amp; Experience organization.</li><li>Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor Product Managers, Designers, Researchers, Product Operations leaders, and future leaders.</li><li>Establish career paths, leadership development practices, performance expectations, and succession plans.</li><li>Build a culture of ownership, stewardship, learning, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><div><strong>Transformation &amp; Operating Excellence</strong></div><ul><li>Establish Product &amp; Experience as a strategic organizational capability within Young Life.</li><li>Create governance mechanisms, operating models, review processes, and decision-making frameworks.</li><li>Lead through organizational change, ambiguity, and transformation.</li><li>Help Young Life adopt modern product, experience, platform, and portfolio disciplines.</li></ul><div><strong>AI-Enabled Mission Experiences</strong></div><ul><li>Guide the responsible use of AI across products, workflows, services, and mission operations.</li><li>Advance AI-enabled experiences, embedded decision intelligence, and AI-assisted workflows.</li><li>Ensure AI capabilities are grounded in trusted data, governance, and mission priorities.</li></ul><div><strong>Mission Leadership</strong></div><ul><li>Develop a deep understanding of Young Life's mission, ministry models, and global operating realities.</li><li>Ensure product, experience, and platform investments advance ministry effectiveness, volunteer enablement, donor stewardship, and mission impact.</li><li>Partner closely with ministry leaders to ensure technology serves the mission while balancing innovation, stewardship, organizational health, trust, and long-term sustainability.</li></ul><div><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership</strong></div><ul><li>Partner closely with ministry leaders and cross-functional teams across the mission to align technology investments with mission priorities and outcomes.</li><li>Help create value-aligned teams organized around mission outcomes.</li><li>Ensure technology investments produce measurable mission impact.</li></ul><div><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>8+ years of managerial experience.</li><li>15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Product Management, Experience Design, Digital Strategy, Product Operations, Service Design, or related disciplines.</li><li>Experience leading large product portfolios and complex digital ecosystems.</li><li>Experience building and scaling organizations while developing future leaders.</li><li>Platform Product Management and ecosystem thinking.</li><li>AI-enabled products, workflows, and operating models.</li><li>User research, service design, and experience design leadership.</li><li>Global or highly distributed user populations.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading organizational, digital, or operational transformation.</li><li>Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.</li></ul><div><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Mission-driven, nonprofit, faith-based, education, healthcare, community-focused, or volunteer-led organizations.</li><li>Donor experiences, financial stewardship, payment ecosystems, revenue operations, transaction processing, or money movement platforms.</li><li>Complex environments where products, platforms, services, data, AI, and user experiences must operate together as an integrated system.</li></ul>

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