Automattic

Senior Product Designer

1mo ago
SeniorRemote
Automattic

Senior Product Designer

1mo ago
SeniorRemoteprototypinguser researchvisual design

Design exceptional digital products with a global team, focusing on user experience and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design is at the core of what we do: designing experiences for millions of users who actively use WordPress, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and all of the products within our ecosystem. You can visit our  Design Blog , to learn more about our team and read articles on design, software, and user experience.
  • We’re on the lookout for talented designers who are passionate about world-class user experience, deeply understand the needs of our users, and are interested in working with a diverse and global team. You will also be working closely with engineers, marketers, and customer support specialists from around the world in a fully remote company to create products that make online publishing and commerce accessible to everyone. 

Other

  • Automattic, the tech powerhouse behind WordPress.com , Jetpack , Tumblr , WooCommerce , Simplenote , and more, is looking for seasoned Product Designers to help us keep the web free and open.
  • Design exceptional products from start to finish, participating in all phases of design, from definition to development and optimization.  
  • Iterate actively with prototypes at all levels of design fidelity, informed by user research, market trends, and business goals. 
  • Communicate and share often in written, verbal, and visual forms to create alignment and move the work toward implementation. 
  • Collaborate regularly with engineers to ship high-quality experiences.
  • Contribute to both Automattic products and the larger open-source and design communities.
  • Experience integrating AI tools, automation, and code-assisted workflows into the design process to accelerate exploration, prototyping, and iteration.
  • The ability to utilize AI and augmented design practices in daily work, and to effectively communicate and share these practices with the team, including coaching and mentoring sessions.
  • A past work experience that is relevant for Automattic: experience with consumer products, remote work, WordPress, e-commerce, site editors, etc.
  • A keenness for identifying user needs, defining clear solutions, and delivering those through detailed design.
  • The flexibility to design in low and high fidelity and choose the most efficient and responsible process for the job at hand.
  • The ability to integrate feedback, validate, and iterate on our products while being mindful of our customers, contributors, and insights gleaned by our support teams.
  • The ability to align business strategies and technical limitations while designing solutions to provide exceptional user experiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills—you’ll collaborate with others and present your work regularly in a written format.
  • Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (we use Figma) and familiarity with product development cycles.
  • Strong UI and visual design skills with a portfolio showcasing your craft in both written and visual form.
  • Familiarity with remote work (or excitement to try it!).
  • Salary range: $95,000-$200,000 USD - Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency. #LI-DNI 
  • We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated for the right candidate.
  • This isn’t your typical work-from-home job—we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. Read more about our compensation philosophy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page . And check out these links to learn more about  How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves . #LI-Remote
  • About Automattic  
  • Now in our 20th year , we’re the people behind WordPress.com , WooCommerce , Beeper , Tumblr , Simplenote , Jetpack , Longreads , Day One , PocketCasts , and more. We believe in making the web a better place.
  • We’re a distributed company with more than 1500 Automatticians in nearly every corner of the globe, speaking over a hundred different languages. Enriched by this diversity, we’re united by a singular mission: to democratize publishing, commerce, and messaging so anyone with a story can tell it, anyone with a product can sell it, and everyone can manage their communications from a single source. In short, we help maintain a balance in society, creating and continually refining powerful tools people can use to compete fairly—regardless of income, gender, politics, language, or where they live in the world.
  • We believe in Open Source , and the vast majority of our work is available under the GPL . Automattic is a Most Loved Company , an Equal Opportunity employer, and Disability Confident Committed . ( Here’s what that might mean for you .) If you need disability-related accommodations during the application or interview process, please fill out this form . We are committed to ensuring an accessible hiring process for all candidates. Learn more about our Employee Resource Groups .
  • You can track your application status and more at MyGreenhouse .
  • To learn about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy .
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster here . Automattic participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law .