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Posted about 2 months ago
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OverviewAs a Product Designer, you’ll help our users understand the value of Descript and find early success using it on our Growth team. You’re a pro at using data to create and iterate on user experiences that marry user needs and measurable business impact. Designers who do well here aren’t afraid of ambiguity and have a knack for navigating it collaboratively. Join us to help build the future of creative tools.You willPlay a vital role on our growth team, driving design decisions and shaping strategyTake an experimental approach to solving problems that matter to our users and businessUse data to optimize user experiences for impactBalance the need for speed with a high bar for craft, eye for detail, and deep empathy for usersOwn your design process from concept through to executionBring clarity to problems that are broad and ambiguous in scope through structured thinking and effective communicationCollaborate deeply with diverse stakeholders (product management, engineers, designers, executives)Advocate for what you think is right, know when to disagree and commitContribute to the definition and expansion of our design system and cultureRequirements5+ years as a designer, the majority of it spent in productA portfolio demonstrating your ability to handle complexity and create compelling, data-informed user experiences that convertData fluency and past success working on growth experimentsExceptional interaction and visual design skillsExperience on a fast-growing teamAbility to work through ambiguity and create clarity, quicklyClear, direct communicationSelf-direction, you own your own work and deliver on your commitmentsCrit skills—know how to give and receive feedback wellAI literacy—you don’t have to be AI-pilled, but it’s a growing part of how we work hereAt least 2 of the following stand-out skillsStand-out skillsPast work building and/or working on a creation tool (e.g., word processor, design tool, audio or video editing tool)Experience building or working on a mature design systemExpertise in accessibilityComfort with designer-led user researchAn interest in Vibe coding (or, hey, code coding) for prototypingFinding new tools and processes to improve the design processUI animation skillsExperience designing for AI/ML-powered projectsBase salaryThe base salary range for this role is $150,000-$215,000. Final offer amounts will carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, and location, and they may vary from the amount above.About DescriptDescript is building a simple, intuitive, fully-powered editing tool for video and audio — an editing tool built for the age of AI. We are a team of 150 and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors (OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital).Descript is the special company that's in possession of both product market fit and the raw materials (passionate user community, great product, large market) for growth, but is still early enough that each new employee has a measurable influence on the direction of the company.Benefits include a generous healthcare package, 401k matching program, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time. Our headquarters are located in the Mission District of San Francisco, CA.We're hiring for a mix of remote roles and hybrid roles. For those who are remote, we have a handful of opportunities throughout the year for in person collaboration. For our hybrid roles, we're flexible, and you're an adult—we don't expect or mandate that you're in the office every day. We do believe there are valuable and serendipitous moments of discovery and collaboration that come from working together in person.Descript is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We believe in actively building a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions to better allow our employees, products, and community to thrive.
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