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Hello, we’re Instrumentl. 👋 Grants fund nonprofit work, but they also create some of the toughest operational challenges. Every grant brings its own deadlines, spending restrictions, reporting requirements, and commitments, so managing that complexity across fundraising, finance, and HR requires more than spreadsheets. Instrumentl is the system of record for grants. We bring discovery, applications, award compliance, and grant operations into one platform, giving nonprofits a shared foundation to grow their revenue and impact. More than 6,000 nonprofits rely on Instrumentl, from local community groups to state and county governments, universities, and maybe even your local animal shelter. We're a cash flow positive, YC-backed company building our next chapter, and we're hiring people who will shape and grow the impact of the nonprofit sector.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Staff Product Designer to own GrantOS, the foundational platform layer every other product area at Instrumentl sits on top of. Reporting to our Head of Design, you'll own design end-to-end across Platform (the data layer, MCP, and BI) and Core (Tracker, Tasks, Reports, and Integrations), the two interdependent areas that define how grant professionals experience Instrumentl as a system and not just a set of features. This is a chance to think in systems, drive genuinely zero-to-one work where the right answer isn't obvious yet, and set the standard for how the whole design org approaches platform design.
Own GrantOS end-to-end
- Lead design across GrantOS Platform, from discovery and research through shipping and iteration
- Shape how grant professionals interact with Instrumentl as a platform: task management, reporting, integrations, and the data relationships that span the full grant lifecycle
- Drive zero-to-one product development in greenfield spaces where the problem isn't fully defined, and help define it
Set the platform design standard
- Define the interaction patterns and design system foundations that every other product area inherits
- Raise the quality bar across Instrumentl's design system and coach other designers
- Act as a force multiplier for the broader design team, shaping how the org operates
Research and strategic partnership
- Conduct and synthesize user research independently, translating ambiguous user needs into clear product direction
- Partner as a true strategic peer to your PM and engineering lead, bringing a point of view and driving alignment across product, engineering, and GTM
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of product design experience, with meaningful time at senior or staff level
- B2B SaaS background, especially in complex or enterprise-adjacent systems
- Proven track record owning complex B2B product areas end-to-end, including multi-entity workflows where data relationships, user roles, and cross-team collaboration intersect
- 0-to-1 product ownership: you've started from a problem rather than a spec, and made good calls under uncertainty
- Experience with agentic or AI-powered product surfaces, and already using AI tools in your design practice
- Strong systems thinking and Figma/prototyping craft, deep involvement in user research from planning through synthesis, and the ability to influence product vision rather than just execute it
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Nice to have
- Design systems experience: defining patterns, not just using them
- Exposure to compliance, data integrity, or workflow-heavy domains
- Experience mentoring or coaching other designers
- Familiarity with the nonprofit or social impact sector
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
For US-based candidates, the target base salary range is $210,000 to $245,000, plus equity. Final compensation is determined based on experience, skillset, scope, interview performance, and geographic location.
Benefits
- 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (50% for dependents)
- Generous PTO, including parental leave
- 401(k)
- Company laptop and home-office stipend
- Bi-annual company retreats
Instrumentl is evolving rapidly. You'll always have new challenges and opportunities to grow here.
Instrumentl is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Hello, we’re Instrumentl. 👋 Grants fund nonprofit work, but they also create some of the toughest operational challenges. Every grant brings its own deadlines, spending restrictions, reporting requirements, and commitments, so managing that complexity across fundraising, finance, and HR requires more than spreadsheets. Instrumentl is the system of record for grants. We bring discovery, applications, award compliance, and grant operations into one platform, giving nonprofits a shared foundation to grow their revenue and impact. More than 6,000 nonprofits rely on Instrumentl, from local community groups to state and county governments, universities, and maybe even your local animal shelter. We're a cash flow positive, YC-backed company building our next chapter, and we're hiring people who will shape and grow the impact of the nonprofit sector.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're hiring a Staff Product Designer to own GrantOS, the foundational platform layer every other product area at Instrumentl sits on top of. Reporting to our Head of Design, you'll own design end-to-end across Platform (the data layer, MCP, and BI) and Core (Tracker, Tasks, Reports, and Integrations), the two interdependent areas that define how grant professionals experience Instrumentl as a system and not just a set of features. This is a chance to think in systems, drive genuinely zero-to-one work where the right answer isn't obvious yet, and set the standard for how the whole design org approaches platform design.
Own GrantOS end-to-end
- Lead design across GrantOS Platform, from discovery and research through shipping and iteration
- Shape how grant professionals interact with Instrumentl as a platform: task management, reporting, integrations, and the data relationships that span the full grant lifecycle
- Drive zero-to-one product development in greenfield spaces where the problem isn't fully defined, and help define it
Set the platform design standard
- Define the interaction patterns and design system foundations that every other product area inherits
- Raise the quality bar across Instrumentl's design system and coach other designers
- Act as a force multiplier for the broader design team, shaping how the org operates
Research and strategic partnership
- Conduct and synthesize user research independently, translating ambiguous user needs into clear product direction
- Partner as a true strategic peer to your PM and engineering lead, bringing a point of view and driving alignment across product, engineering, and GTM
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of product design experience, with meaningful time at senior or staff level
- B2B SaaS background, especially in complex or enterprise-adjacent systems
- Proven track record owning complex B2B product areas end-to-end, including multi-entity workflows where data relationships, user roles, and cross-team collaboration intersect
- 0-to-1 product ownership: you've started from a problem rather than a spec, and made good calls under uncertainty
- Experience with agentic or AI-powered product surfaces, and already using AI tools in your design practice
- Strong systems thinking and Figma/prototyping craft, deep involvement in user research from planning through synthesis, and the ability to influence product vision rather than just execute it
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Nice to have
- Design systems experience: defining patterns, not just using them
- Exposure to compliance, data integrity, or workflow-heavy domains
- Experience mentoring or coaching other designers
- Familiarity with the nonprofit or social impact sector
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
For US-based candidates, the target base salary range is $210,000 to $245,000, plus equity. Final compensation is determined based on experience, skillset, scope, interview performance, and geographic location.
Benefits
- 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (50% for dependents)
- Generous PTO, including parental leave
- 401(k)
- Company laptop and home-office stipend
- Bi-annual company retreats
Instrumentl is evolving rapidly. You'll always have new challenges and opportunities to grow here.
Instrumentl is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Designer
Document your design portfolio for PERM
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your role. Compile a portfolio that demonstrates specialized skills, UX systems, brand identity at scale, or motion design, that distinguish you from generalist candidates and support the job requirements your employer defines.
Target studios with in-house legal teams
Mid-to-large agencies, tech companies with design orgs, and in-house brand teams at Fortune 500 companies are far more likely to run PERM sponsorship than boutique studios. Look for postings that explicitly list green card sponsorship or that already hold approved LCAs through DOL.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Designer roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor, so you focus only on employers already familiar with the PERM process.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Senior Designer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for your specific title to confirm the degree requirement and job zone classification before your employer drafts the PERM job description.
Negotiate sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
PERM processing at DOL currently takes over a year before the I-140 even reaches USCIS. Clarify with your employer whether they'll file immediately on hire, after a probationary period, or only at a certain seniority level so you can plan your immigration timeline accurately.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your green card wait
For most countries, EB-3 priority dates move with relatively low wait times, but nationals from India and China face multi-year backlogs. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to estimate your wait based on your country of birth and the EB category your employer plans to file under.
Green Card Senior Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Designer roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a closely related field. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you have a master's degree and your employer can justify the higher educational requirement in the PERM job description. The distinction matters for your priority date and how long you wait for a visa number to become available.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Senior Designer?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap of 85,000 slots, meaning sponsorship isn't guaranteed even if your employer wants to sponsor you. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a two- or three-year work authorization. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification at DOL plus I-140 adjudication at USCIS can take two or more years before you even reach the visa queue, compared to an H-1B that can be effective within months.
How can I find Senior Designer employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Senior Designer roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This is faster and more reliable than manually reviewing job postings, since many employers that sponsor don't always advertise it explicitly. Focusing on companies with existing PERM filing history reduces the risk of investing time in an application process only to discover the employer doesn't sponsor.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from my employer for a design role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign, including placing ads in specific media channels, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for your exact Senior Designer role as defined. The job requirements in the PERM application must match your actual duties and your credentials. DOL audits are common in creative fields, so the job description needs to be precise and defensible, which is why many employers work with immigration counsel before filing.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Leaving your employer after PERM is filed but before your I-140 is approved generally resets the process, since PERM is employer-specific and non-transferable. Once your I-140 is approved and you've waited 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role with a new employer without losing your priority date. For Senior Designers, a role with substantially similar design responsibilities at a new employer typically qualifies under portability.