Principal Product Designer

Summary

Join HubSpot's Growth team as a Principal Product Designer to lead the design of a critical new product from concept to launch. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, conduct user research, create high-fidelity prototypes, and contribute to HubSpot's design system. This role requires significant experience in product design, expertise in AI technologies, and proficiency in design and prototyping tools. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguous environments and can effectively communicate design concepts. HubSpot offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Significant experience and impact in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your craft work. You’ve worked in ambiguous environments and thrive when you can bring clarity via your designs
• Experience designing for AI technologies and design paradigms
• Experience and a passion for building high-fidelity prototypes and interaction design
• Proven ability to lead design for 0-1 initiatives or early-stage products
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and practices
• Strong understanding of user research methodologies and the ability to translate research into design decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts and rationale
• Experience working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Familiarity with front-end development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to facilitate collaboration with engineers
• Fluency in applying modern web and mobile design patterns to designs
• Must be located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone of the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead Design for a 0-1 Initiative: Drive the end-to-end design process for a new product experience, from initial concept to launch and beyond
• Collaborate across product lines and initiatives to achieve results: This is a “glue” role where you’ll be a driving force to delivering value
• Rapid Prototyping: Create interactive prototypes using tools like Figma to effectively communicate design concepts and test user interactions
• User Research & Validation: Conduct user research, synthesize findings, and translate insights into actionable design decisions
• Strategic Vision: Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals
• Design System Contribution: Contribute to and evolve HubSpot’s design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across new products
• Mentorship & Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence
• Navigate Ambiguity: Effectively work within a 0-1 environment, defining processes, operating systems and delivering results in the face of uncertainty

Benefits

• Cash compensation range: 197900-316600 USD Annually
• In addition to cash compensation, some roles are eligible to participate in HubSpot’s equity plan to receive restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay
• At HubSpot, we value both flexibility and connection. Whether you’re a Remote employee, or work from the Office