Principal UI/UX Product Designer

Summary

Join a remote-only and distributed company as Principal Software Designer, leading the design process from concept to execution, developing a consistent design language, and driving the overall design vision for the product.

Requirements

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead design projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience: Rather than years, very senior experience in UI/UX design for a Saas product, with a world-class portfolio demonstrating your ability to create delightful, intuitive, and fluid experiences
• Skills: You live and breathe in design tools. Nothing exotic: we use Whimsical for mockups, Figma for designs
• Creativity: Ability to think outside the box and push conventional design to create something truly differentiated
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions clearly to both technical (such as Ben, our frontend lead, whose dream car is a Mustang) and non-technical stakeholders
• Passion: A deep passion for design, a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of what makes a product truly exceptional

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to execution, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and interaction design
• Develop and maintain a consistent design language and style guide that reflects our brand and product vision
• Leverage data, user feedback, and research to refine the user journey
• Drive the overall design vision for the product, aligned with the company's long-term strategy and values
• Inspire the team with innovative ideas and a commitment to creating a product that users love and remember

Benefits

• 35 days off per year, encouraged (including self-serve public holidays) and parental leave
• Mental-health and emotional support with therapists on call through Slack by Spill