Welcome to Fi.
We’re a passionate team from Square, Google, Peloton, Uber, and more, working to redefine the dog-human connection. Our mission? Harness cutting-edge technology to transform what it means to be a dog parent.
The pet industry has been stuck in the past for far too long, and we’re here to change that. At Fi, we’re combining expertise and innovation to improve the lives of millions of dogs across the U.S. Real-time location tracking, activity, sleep, and behavior monitoring – and that’s just the start.
The most exciting part? Bridging the communication gap between dogs and humans. Picture a world where you know how your dog feels in real time and how to keep them at their best. That’s the future we’re building at Fi.
If you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and are passionate about helping dogs live longer, healthier lives, we want you on the team. Together, let’s redefine the future of dog ownership – turning the “impossible” into “let me find a way.”
Fi is looking for a Lead Product Designer!
Are you ready to take ownership of design at a company transforming the dog-human connection? As Fi’s Lead Product Designer, you’ll shape the vision and execution of our product design strategy. This is your opportunity to lead design across all aspects of Fi’s user experience, mentor a growing team, and set the bar for design excellence in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- You’ll set the vision. Define and drive the design strategy that shapes how millions of dog parents interact with Fi’s products.
- You’ll lead end-to-end design. Own every aspect of the design process, ensuring an exceptional and cohesive user experience across all touchpoints.
- You’ll collaborate at every level. Work closely with Product, Research, Engineering, and leadership to deliver designs that are both functional and delightful.
- You’ll make an impact. Your work will help dog parents better care for their pets, building a stronger bond between humans and dogs.
- You’ll mentor and grow a team. Guide and inspire other designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the end-to-end design process across multiple projects, from concept to launch and beyond.
- Define the product design vision, ensuring alignment with Fi’s business goals and user needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Product, Engineering, and Research, to deliver seamless, high-quality user experiences.
- Conduct and incorporate user research and testing to inform design decisions and improve usability.
- Mentor and guide other designers, setting high standards for craft, execution, and innovation.
- Develop and maintain a cohesive design system that scales across Fi’s products and features.
- Stay ahead of design trends and emerging technologies to keep Fi at the forefront of innovation.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
- Experience: 8+ years of product design experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Skillset: Exceptional interaction and visual design skills paired with strong product thinking, with a proven ability to deliver intuitive, user-centered designs.
- Strategic mindset: Experience setting design strategies and aligning them with business goals.
- Leadership: Proven ability to mentor and guide designers while fostering a collaborative and inspiring team culture.
- Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across Product, Engineering, and Research teams.
- Tools: Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, or similar, with a deep understanding of design systems and usability testing.
- Execution: A portfolio showcasing your ability to execute at a high level across all stages of the design process, from strategy to implementation.
What's in it for you?
- Unlimited Vacation
- Commuter Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- FSA
- 401(k)
- Stocked Kitchen
- Team Lunches
- Perkspot Discounts
- $2,000 / month donated to dog-related charities (it's our #Barkback program)
Fi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Fi makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and our needs at the time.
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What We Do
Fi is rethinking the relationship between dogs and humans.
We build products for your dog to live their best life. We are full of experienced, passionate people that have built and shipped outstanding products for Nest, Square, Google and Uber who all care about their dogs. Together, we're bringing a digital revolution to the dog space.
Today's collars and leashes are relics from the past; nothing has changed since the 80's. We're using technology to improve the dog space and affect the lives of the 100 million dogs living in the US for the better. The hardest part about being a dog owner is they can't tell you when something is wrong. Fi aims to change that; even by knowing what their 'normal' day of activity is, we're already learning so much more about our dogs than we ever could before. And we're not stopping there. We're looking for people to join us who love a good challenge—and of course, dogs. We set the bar high at Fi. In our world, "impossible" means "let me find a way".
