Economic Impact Catalyst (EIC) is the #1 solution for building and scaling economic development efforts through cutting-edge software and enterprise solutions. Our SaaS platform helps small business program managers and economic development professionals drive meaningful growth through data-driven decisions and strategic interventions.

We're looking for a solo Product Designer who shares our bias for beautiful design and understands that great UX can transform how communities build economic opportunity. You'll be the design voice shaping our Startup Space platform and supporting small business program managers who are on the front lines of economic development.

What You'll Do:

Design with Purpose: Craft intuitive, beautiful interfaces for our SaaS economic development platform that help small business program managers work more effectively and drive real community impact
Own the Design Process: Lead design from concept to launch, working closely with our Product Owner and Technology team to bring your vision to life
Understand Our Users: Partner with our Customer Experience team to deeply understand the needs, workflows, and pain points of economic development professionals
Evolve Our Design Language: Build upon and enhance our existing design style, ensuring consistency while pushing boundaries for what economic development software can be
Data-Driven Design: Use KPIs and user feedback to validate design decisions and continuously improve the user experience
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with Product, Technology, and CX teams in our fully remote environment
Think Like Our Users: Approach challenges with curiosity and empathy, always asking "How can we make this more useful for program managers trying to grow their communities?"

You're a Perfect Fit If You Have:

5+ years of product design experience, with a track record of designing successful SaaS platforms
Solo design experience - you're comfortable being the design voice and driving projects independently
B2B SaaS expertise - you understand complex workflows and how to make them simple and intuitive
User-centered approach - you seek to understand customer needs first, then explore and advocate for the strongest solutions
Systems thinking - you can work within existing design styles while thoughtfully evolving them
Collaborative spirit - you embody our values of authenticity and empathy when working with cross-functional teams
Results orientation - you care about business impact and can balance beautiful design with practical outcomes
Communication skills - you can tell compelling stories with both words and visuals to drive alignment
Experience with CRM or data management SaaS platforms

Nice to Haves:

Experience designing for government, non-profit, or economic development sectors
Understanding of small business support ecosystems and program management workflows
Background in data visualization or dashboard design
Experience designing interfaces for interacting with AI
Passion for using design to solve complex social and economic challenges
Experience working in fast-paced, mission-driven companies

What We Offer:

Mission-Driven Impact: Your design work directly helps communities build stronger economies and support small business growth
100% Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere while collaborating with our globally diverse team
Professional Growth: KPI-driven approach to success with clear opportunities for advancement and skill development
Bias for Beautiful: Join a company that values exceptional design and gives you the autonomy to create truly outstanding user experiences
Startup Energy: Be part of a team that values productivity, fearlessness, and taking calculated risks to drive innovation
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time, and paid list of federal holidays

Ready to Design for Impact?

If you're a talented Product Designer who wants to use your skills to make a real difference in communities while building beautiful, user-centered software, we'd love to hear from you. At EIC, your design decisions will help small business program managers across the globe work more effectively and create meaningful change.

EIC is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.