Senior Visual Designer, Brand

Summary

Join Fivetran as a Senior Designer where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the design strategy, delivering exceptional design work, and leading the design process within cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in design, with a strong portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and high-quality design execution
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead design projects from concept to completion, with a track record of delivering results on time and exceeding expectations
• Expertise in user-centered design, with the ability to balance customer needs with business objectives in complex product moments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Proven experience in contributing to and influencing strategic roadmaps within a design or product organization
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and push for innovation
• Passion for design culture and a desire to inspire and mentor team members

Responsibilities

• Consistently drive alignment between teams and stakeholders, ensuring clarity on project goals and actionable next steps
• Advocate effectively for your design perspective at all levels, leveraging data, storytelling, and persuasive visual design to bring stakeholders on board
• Manage conflicts and smooth over challenging projects while pushing for team alignment and maintaining project momentum
• Articulate design thinking and decisions clearly, in both written and spoken formats, to make complex trade-offs easily understandable for non-designers
• Navigate and resolve conflicts between user needs and business goals, driving design solutions that balance both perspectives
• Help teams understand why they are designing a particular product or feature, for whom, and what the key user needs are in complex product moments
• Regularly advocate for what matters most to the user, ensuring their needs are a top priority in every design decision
• Proactively seek new insights and customer feedback, continuously refining your understanding of user needs to inform design decisions
• Actively contribute to and own design strategy and roadmaps for your focus area, ensuring alignment with broader business goals
• Consistently reference and align your work with the company's overarching vision, demonstrating a deep understanding of how your designs contribute to business success
• Define, measure, and exceed success metrics for design projects, contributing to team outcomes and overall business objectives
• Act as a key player in roadmap discussions, bringing forward design insights that influence long-term strategic planning
• Lead the charge in design innovation, continually identifying opportunities to optimize design processes and drive improvements across the team
• Consistently deliver projects on time, exceeding expectations with high-quality design execution
• Translate complex design concepts into actionable plans and guide your team in achieving these goals
• Inspire and motivate the design team by setting a clear vision, leading by example, and supporting team members in their goals
• Take ownership of the team's success, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and pushing the boundaries of what design can accomplish at Fivetran
• Play a leadership role in aligning marketing and design efforts, ensuring cohesive visual identities and strategies across multiple touchpoints
• Advocate for the importance of design within the organization, helping to shape and promote Fivetran’s design culture
• Produce exceptional design work that combines creativity with strategic thinking, driving innovation and consistently delivering high-impact results
• Guide design teams in the development of cohesive and innovative solutions that align with business goals and objectives

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents