Founded in 2023, WareHQ Labs is a software company that was created to solve problems that have plagued the supply chain industry for far too long. The industry has a wide variety of disparate systems that rely on outdated integration requirements. WareHQ Labs is designed to address these issues; therefore, our clients hire us to increase the scalability of their operations. Our first product to solve this problem is briefli.

“What we’ve been able to accomplish is not possible without our people, culture, and core values. It’s our ‘not so’ secret sauce." - Benjamin Hagedorn (CEO)

The Role

We are looking for a Product Designer to support and evolve our recently launched Software as a Service (SaaS) product named briefli. This position will be responsible for designing new software features and user research. This is an opportunity to join a small, enthusiastic, and growing Product team within the larger organization. We are looking for a team member to own the design system and to have a heavy influence in regards to how the customer interacts with briefli.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Gain a deep understanding of the products we will be launching and coordinate with the product team to launch products that will be marketed to the transportation & logistics industries.

• Operate and participate within the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS).

• Produce high fidelity design mockups and prototypes in tools such as Figma.

• Contribute to the evolution and health of our internal design systems and pattern libraries.

• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate functions and user experience.

• Perform in person, on-site customer research as needed:

• Conduct and synthesize UX research and craft user surveys.

• Run usability testing sessions.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to draw the roadmap for the future of our company.

• Bring clarity to the software designs using collaboration tools such as Figma, Lucid, JIRA, and Confluence.

• Utilize data analytics from internal reporting dashboards to understand how users interact with the product.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Your core values are aligned with WareHQ Labs.

• Experience with transforming business requirements to designs and mockups.

• Exceptionally strong discovery skills and communication skills.

• Proven experience with rapid, iterative research, design and development processes.

• Experience working with software development teams or Warehousing & Logistics industry is a plus.

• You relentlessly advocate for customers and deeply care about solving customer problems.

• You understand how to shape and design products that delight and excite users.

• The ability to articulate and champion your Design choices.

• A strong attention to detail in all aspects of your work.

• 3 years of experience, preferably working with development teams.

• This role is located in the Kansas City metro area and will sit in our North Oak office.

• Willingness to travel to our Springfield office or partners as needed.

Our Core Values:

Put People First - We believe trust is the foundation of all relationships. We maintain that trust by showing grace while also challenging each other to operate our business in a way that maintains our culture of appreciation, respect, and transparency.

Do The Right Thing Every Time - We have the integrity to make the tough decision. When encountering challenges and opportunities, we never abandon our values or put others at risk. Following the Golden Rule makes us proud of our work and the relationships we build with one another.

Take Ownership Of Every Situation - We take ownership and are accountable for our actions. We do this by striving to admit, learn, and grow from failure and mistakes. We identify difficult situations as a privilege and an opportunity to provide value to our stakeholders.

Maintain Financial Discipline - We will exercise prudence in all financial decisions and will never risk the long term health of the company for short term gain. We hold the belief that today's sacrifices are tomorrow's rewards and the work we do as a company will serve as an example of our respect for each other.

Live Generously - We are the best versions of ourselves when we selflessly and humbly give of our time and talent to make a positive impact on those around us.

Benefits:

• 85% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans covered by WareHQ Labs

• $2,000 annual HRA/HSA contribution

• 401k with 100% match, up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment

• Reimbursement programs: childcare, tuition, wellness, cellphone

• Free daily lunches

• Leadership and development training

• Men and women haircuts

• Onsite gym

What Comes Next:

1. Submit your application

2. The HR hiring manager will review your resume and determine if we feel there is a match based on your skill set.

3. If there is a perceived match, we will have an initial phone interview to get acquainted with you and introduce the company.

1. there is mutual interest, we will proceed with a hiring manager interview with one or more team members, a case interview, and finally a culture-based (non-technical) interview that will see if we are a match culturally for our organization.