Lead Product Designer

WHO WE ARE

SQUIRE is the leading business management system designed for the needs of barbers, shop owners, and their communities. We believe the pursuit of artistry and autonomy should not be restricted by the complexities of running a business. With SQUIRE, we provide custom-branded tools, resources, and guidance to help barbers of all stages and experience levels attract and retain more customers, efficiently manage their shop operations, and increase their revenue.

Founded in 2015, SQUIRE is trusted by barbers in 4,000+ shops in more than a thousand cities around the globe. From streamlined booking and opening new shops to real-time earning dashboards and building lasting customer relationships, SQUIRE supports shop owners in seamlessly bridging the gap between their personal craft and business goals. SQUIRE enables barbers everywhere to unlock their full potential both as artists and as entrepreneurs.

For more information, please visit getsquire.com or download the SQUIRE app from the App or Play Store.

SUMMARY

As a Lead Product Designer at SQUIRE, you will work closely with leadership to define and maintain design vision, partner with outside teams to identify feature gaps or opportunities for innovation, and ensure design consistency across our suite of barber management and booking products. You’ll tackle complex workflows and establish scalable systems that meet the needs of barbers and their clients. You will also mentor junior designers, and provide guidance and assistance to cross-functional teams. If you’re passionate about transforming complexity into clarity, crafting delightfully intuitive user experiences, and learning from users through testing and experimentation, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.

REPORTS TO

Director of Product Design

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design of critical product features, from concept to deliveryBe the voice of the SQUIRE user, being thoughtful of where they are when using our products
• Contribute to and guide the scalability and evolution of our internal design language system
• Lead brainstorming workshops and discovery endeavors, gathering insights and inspiration from a variety of sources
• Partner with Product Managers and outside teams to organize and conduct qualitative usability testing, both async and through live interviews
• Work with leadership to foster a SQUIRE-wide culture of empathy and user-centric thinking
• Translate abstract systems or flows into intuitive diagrams for group discussion and decision-making
• Provide assets to outside teams that further marketing and customer engagement efforts - This may involve working in After Effects




The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time based on business needs.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years experience in a product design role or similarHighly advanced use of Figma
• Strong knowledge of advanced prototyping tools and usability testing techniques
• Expertise in systems thinking and complex flow mapping
• Experience with implementing and expanding design systems and frameworks
• Technical understanding of how digital applications work, and interest in learning more
• Portfolio demonstrating experience with mobile app and responsive web app design, including how a product must adapt between desktop, phone, and tablet

NICE TO HAVE

• Strong ability to inspire and align teams around a shared design visionInterest and ability to mentor other designers
• Empathy for customers and team members, fostering a supportive environment
• Highly refined communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders

NOT REQUIRED BUT USEFUL

• Expert-level understanding of how digital applications work
• Portfolio work showing experience crafting experiences for B2B SaaS

WHAT WE OFFER

• Base Salary ($140,000 - $170,000)
• New hire stock grant
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• 401K plan with company contribution
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave policies

Interview Accommodations

SQUIRE is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] and someone on our team will respond to your request.

EEO Provision

SQUIRE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

SQUIRE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

E-Verify Participation

SQUIRE participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-verify here.