Senior Visual Designer

At Productboard, we fundamentally believe that the world's best products are created by product makers who possess an exceptionally deep understanding of their customers' needs. Whether they are Product Managers, Designers, or Engineers, the brightest minds behind the most successful and beloved products are those who truly embody their customers.

That is why we have centered the functionality of our Product Management Platform around understanding customers, competitors, feedback, and user research. We've built a unique set of capabilities designed to distill critical customer insights to inform key product decisions.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Visual Designer to join our Brand team in San Francisco. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping our brand identity and delivering compelling visual experiences across various mediums, including digital, print, and motion design. This role is based in our San Francisco office, where you will work closely with your product management and engineering colleagues on-site 3 days a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays) to ensure the close alignment necessary for the highly innovative nature of your work. You will also collaborate with several other globally located product teams and have the opportunity to travel to Prague and other European destinations.

What You'll Do:

• Create visually stunning graphics, layouts, and many other design assets for various campaigns
• Design and produce engaging animations and motion graphics that enhance storytelling and brand communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-geo teams to develop and world-class designs that inform and align with our brand strategy.
• Conduct research and stay updated on design trends, ensuring our visual identity remains fresh and relevant.
• Present design concepts to stakeholders, articulating your vision and rationale effectively.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines and SLAs to ensure consistency across all touch points.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to creative strategies that enhance brand visibility and engagement.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in visual design and motion graphics, preferably in a product’s brand team or creative agency setting.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects, including motion design and a deep understanding of visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Figma).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for creating high-quality, impactful designs.
• Experience in leading design projects and collaborating with diverse teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Be a driving force in conveying the world’s first and best Product Platform to the world—one that redefines how our industry approaches Product Management through intuitive, beautiful design.
• Design for a Mission-Driven, Innovative Company: Be part of a fast-growing, visionary company where your designs will elevate customer engagement, and define a new market category.
• Work alongside a passionate, talented team dedicated to building meaningful, impactful products. Every element of design matters to us, and your creativity will play a crucial role in achieving our mission.
• Collaborate closely with world-class leaders and contributors across disciplines. You’ll have the chance to continually refine your skills, gain invaluable experience, and make a tremendous impact on our product and the industry as a whole.

The offer

At Productboard, we believe in providing you with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being and professional growth. Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive base salary reflecting your role's value.
• Stock options for company success.
• Robust 401k for long-term financial health.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Best-in-class health benefits with contributions, including a convenient One Medical Membership for quality healthcare.
• Subsidized gym and wellness memberships.
• Commuter benefits for convenience.
• Dedicated mental wellness programs and personal access to Soulmio for mindfulness.
• Generous paid time off: Flexible PTO + 9 sick days.
• 8 weeks of Paternity leave and 12 weeks of Maternity leave.
• Annual volunteer day for your chosen causes.
• Daily office lunches catering to your preferences.
• Professional development budget for growth.
• Regular team events to foster camaraderie.

Salary range: $128,000 - $170,000. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only. Multiple factors, such as your location, experience, depth of knowledge, as well as internal equity, may be considered in extending an offer.

About Productboard

Productboard exists to help the best product minds out there make products that matter, together. We believe we all deserve to live in a world filled with extraordinary products - products that exceed our expectations in both functionality and delight.

That is why we made our purpose-built and customer-centric product management platform that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. More than 6,000 companies, including Microsoft, Zoom, Salesforce, and Cartier, use Productboard to understand what users need, prioritize what to build next, and rally everyone around their roadmap.

With offices in San Francisco, Prague, London, and Brno, Productboard is backed by leading investors like Tiger Global Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Credo Ventures.

We are very well funded and financially stable Series D company, with a validated product market fit and a massive future market opportunity.

• Join at the golden startup age — established stability with large space for innovation and individual impact
• You’ll enjoy an exciting team atmosphere, building a whole new category of software
• You can help change the way that products are built all over the world
• We iterate quickly and decisions are fast. You’ll have a voice in what we do and see the impact of your work
• We are backed by top Silicon Valley investors, giving us access to capital, networks, mentors, and new markets
• We are recognized as a leading tech startup in our category, named by Forbes magazine and Business Insider as one of the best startup employers to bet your career on, and are regularly recognized for our company culture

About our culture

Imagine working in a place where everything matters — most importantly, you. At Productboard, values aren’t just something we like to talk about, they’re something we live and breathe. We believe in creating a work environment where:

• People feel empowered, supported, and included
• Trust and transparency are built into the way we work
• Creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are encouraged and nurtured every day

Forming our company values was a group effort, with every employee allowed to contribute. From profit-sharing initiatives, like stock options, to open communication, we don’t waste time on politics or ego. We champion openness by sharing our goals, success, and failures.

Join colleagues who love what they do and who are invested in their work environment and the future of the company. Help shape our company, culture, and product!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and champion equity. It is our aim to help people from all backgrounds, cultures, and groups realize their full potential at Productboard. We do not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based upon gender identity, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other bias covered by appropriate law. All aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, and terminations, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and provide all candidates with equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Togetherness is one of our core values, and our Diversity Council helps to ensure that we uphold the values of authenticity, humanity, and diversity to create an environment where every person matters. We are committed to leading by example to drive societal change.