Lead Product Designer (Remote)

About AllTrails

AllTrails is the world’s most popular and trusted platform for outdoor exploration. We connect people to the outdoors, help them discover new places, and elevate their experiences on the trail. With the most comprehensive collection of trails in the world, AllTrails supports inclusive access to nature for a global community of millions of trailgoers. AllTrails is frequently ranked as a top-5 health and fitness app and has been downloaded by over 80 million people worldwide. Every day, we solve incredibly hard problems to get more people outside, for their wellbeing and the collective care of the natural world. Join us!

This is a U.S.-based remote position. San Francisco Bay Area employees are highly encouraged to come into the office one day a week.

About the Role and Team

We are looking for a strong and passionate Design Lead to help us shape the future of AllTrails. This role will report to a Design Director and will be a part of a small and talented product design team. You’ll work closely with product management, research, engineering, and marketing to imagine, execute and deliver innovative products that elevate users’ experience on our platform. This role will work collaboratively across many areas of the product including Discovery, Search, Planning and Community. You will obsess over craft and details of typography, layout, interaction and interface design. You will think holistically by defining seamless end-to-end experiences that bring to life the strategic value of AllTrails through simple, intuitive and beautiful product design. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead work to develop a best-in-class product & brand 
• Create beautiful and compelling experiences at the highest quality of design
• Identify product gaps and opportunities that can be strategically added to our roadmap
• Facilitate and lead stakeholder reviews including feedback prioritization
• Define, design and ship meaningful work on web, iOS and Android
• Work in a highly collaborative environment across design, product management, data, and engineering to define and document the scope and product requirements for your projects
• Provide mentorship and coaching to designers collaborating with you on projects
• Be an advocate for the needs of our users
• Leverage, contribute to, and help evolve our design system
• Raise the bar for quality by giving and seeking feedback from other designers
• Contribute to the culture of a tight-knit design team

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of professional experience researching, designing, and shipping consumer facing products/features for iOS, Android, and web
• A passion for turning complex problems into elegant and engaging user experiences
• Outstanding product design sensibility and craft - excelling at UX, visual design and interaction 
• Ability to prioritize and  apply learnings from research, metrics and usability to inform and evolve design decisions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions - including Product Management and Engineering - to define, develop and optimize new product features 
• Product sensibility – experience informing project timelines and scope prioritization
• Desire to share work early and seek constructive feedback from team members at all levels
• Self motivated, and confident independently designing end-to-end design work - creating concepts, defining requirements, documenting and assessing post-launch learnings 
• Manage time and priorities in an effective and efficient manner
• Experience designing inclusively (ex. international, multi-language, accessible use cases)
• Adept in design, prototyping and research tools such as Figma, Proto Pie and Usertesting.com
• Humble, empathetic and open-minded
• Passion for helping people find their way outside
• Bonus: diverse experience across large and small companies, as well as agencies
• Please note:  A portfolio link is required for consideration

Our Commitment to You:

• A competitive and equitable compensation plan. This is a full-time, salaried position that includes equity
• Physical & mental well-being including health, dental and vision benefits
• Trail Days: No meetings first Friday of each month to go test the app and explore new trails!
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible parental leave 
• Remote employee equipment stipend to create a great remote work environment
• Annual continuing education stipend
• Discounts on subscription and merchandise for you and your friends & family
• An authentic investment in you as a human being and your career as a professional

Nature celebrates you just the way you are and so do we! At AllTrails we’re passionate about nurturing an inclusive workplace that values diversity. It’s no secret that companies that are diverse in background, age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be more successful. We’re focused on creating an environment where everyone can do their best work and thrive.

AllTrails participates in the E-Verify program for all remote locations.

By submitting my application, I acknowledge and agree to AllTrails' Job Applicant Privacy Notice.