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WHO WE ARE
Basis Technologies delivers software and services to automate digital media operations for leading agencies and brands.
Our comprehensive ad tech platform, Basis, supports the planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation of direct, programmatic, search, and social media, all in one place.
We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together. We invest in our culture and support our employees so they can do their best work.
Basis Technologies is headquartered in Chicago, and our employees have the flexibility to work from headquarters, completely remote, or a hybrid of the two. Please note, we are hiring on a remote working basis only in the U.S. and Canada.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Basis' Product team guides the innovation and development of our comprehensive tech platform, Basis. This team blends focus, collaboration, and creativity to fulfill our mission in creating a transformative tool that makes work more streamlined and fulfilling for those who power the ad tech industry.
Customer experience is at the forefront of this team’s work—and includes market research, cross-departmental stakeholder collaboration, user testing, communicating feature requests to engineers and designers, monitoring impact of new feature rollouts, measuring returns on product investments, and more. Together, they leverage their diverse industry experience and talent to brainstorm new ideas, iterate on old ones, and create the best possible product for our customers.
The Design System team ensures a cohesive, scalable, and efficient user experience across the platform. This platform team meets regularly with other teams to review upcoming work, ensuring consistency, identifying opportunities for efficiency, and expanding the Design System with reusable components. Additionally, the team collaborates closely with our platform customers to gather insights and improve the platform's effectiveness.
WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
- Leading the evolution of Basis’ Design System and Platform UX, balancing internal enablement and direct customer-facing experiences. You will define UI/UX paradigms, reusable design components, navigation models, and API integrations, ensuring a seamless experience for both users and development teams.
- Defining and governing UX paradigms, ensuring platform-wide consistency, usability, and accessibility. You will act as a trusted advisor across teams, helping PMs and designers build features that align with the broader platform experience.
- Translating complex ideas into clear, actionable roadmaps, ensuring alignment across teams and effectively communicating priorities and benefits to stakeholders.
- Owning and executing the Design System & Platform UX strategy, facilitating ongoing collaboration with Engineering, Design, and Product teams. You will lead monthly reviews with designers and PMs to ensure consistency across features, identify efficiencies, and expand the Design System with reusable components.
- Leading release strategy and execution, ensuring successful rollouts from internal testing to general availability. You will collaborate across teams to define release milestones, manage risk, and drive adoption.
- Cultivating a deep understanding of the customer to develop empathy for their challenges, opportunities, and motivations. You will engage directly with agency users to gather feedback, identify pain points, and enhance platform usability.
- Leading product discovery and iteration by breaking down complex problems into clear development priorities and actionable backlogs.
- Identifying and analyzing metrics that track our success and inform product decisions.
- Owning and evolving global navigation, layout structures, and shared UX patterns to create a seamless and intuitive platform experience.
- Developing and maintaining a scalable Design System with reusable UI components that ensure consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across all customer-facing experiences.
- Applying knowledge and experience of agile practices and techniques to help lead cross-functional teams.
- Analyzing the competitive landscape and industry trends to inform product strategy.
- Acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought and opinion, and approach with Beeps, clients and vendors, regardless of background, culture, and organizational level. Specific examples include, but are not limited to:
- Engaging Actively in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA)
- Pursuing Continuous IDEA Development
- Cultivating an Inclusive Work Environment
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- Five to ten years’ experience working closely with agile software development teams, with at least three years of professional B2B software product management experience.
- Passion for and a proven track record in delivering superior value to users and achieving positive customer outcomes.
- A strong sense of ownership, measuring success through product impact and customer outcomes.
- Demonstrable superior communication skills (verbal, interpersonal, and written)
- Strong grasp of how to assess and evaluate product-market opportunities.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
BONUS POINTS
- Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience
- Preference given to individuals with enterprise platform/SaaS experience and/or digital advertising industry expertise
OUR TECH STACK
- React, Ruby on Rails
- SQL, Metabase, REST APIs
- Jira, Confluence, Aha!
- Pendo, Salesforce
- AWS
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual salary is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. The total compensation package for this position may also include commission or bonus, company equity, and competitive benefits.
ANYTHING ELSE?
Don't think you have all the skills required for this role? That's okay, we recognize that experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements.
LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES
We take care of our people and believe that our success depends on the growth and well-being of each one of our team members.
We've been proudly recognized as:
Ad Age, Best Places to Work 2024, 2023, 2022, 2013
Built In, Best Workplaces 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Crain's Best Companies to Work for in Chicago 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Crain's Best Companies to Work for in New York 2023, 2022, 2021, 2014
Dallas Morning News, Top Workplaces 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2015
Denver Post, Top Workplaces 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
Denver Business Journal's Largest Tech Employers 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
We provide a thoughtful perks and benefits package including a modified workweek, competitive 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, a funded health savings account, paid sabbatical, generous parental leave, a flexible work environment and time off policy, and more.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building teams that are diverse in thought, perspective, and culture. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, and age.
Basis is committed to providing the best possible interview experience for all our candidates. If you have a disability or questions related to interview accessibility, please contact [email protected].
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Basis' privacy policy that you can view here.
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What We Do
Basis Technologies is a leading global provider of automation software designed specifically for enterprise marketers. Our platform, Basis, is the industry’s only comprehensive digital media solution that seamlessly integrates programmatic, site-direct, advanced TV, search, and social media within a single interface. By unifying these functions, Basis simplifies complex and disconnected media operations, automates repetitive tasks, and minimizes manual processes, enabling marketing teams to focus on strategy and creativity.
Our software is built to consolidate various tools and systems, driving productivity while ensuring that advertisers maximize the performance of their multi-channel media investments. With features that streamline workflows and improve efficiency, Basis delivers a powerful solution for optimizing campaign outcomes across multiple channels.
Headquartered in Chicago, Basis Technologies is recognized not only for our innovative technology but also for our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace culture. Our commitment to our people and our customers underpins everything we do, as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in digital marketing automation.
Why Work With Us
Our mission is to make the ad industry better for everyone. We invest in our culture and support our employees – from development opportunities to competitive health and wellness programs. If you’re looking for a community that values your whole self, celebrates your wins, and has your back in challenging times – come change the industry with us.
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Remote Workspace
Employees work remotely.
Basis empowers employees to work where they thrive. As a remote-first company, we offer access to our Chicago HQ and shared workspaces across the U.S., ensuring team members always have the environment that best supports them.
