Lead Product Designer at Geocaching HQ

At Geocaching HQ, we serve as the global home for the game of geocaching. Our mission is to inspire exploration, outdoor adventure, and a sense of community across the globe. We build products that turn every location into a potential adventure, and we are looking for a Lead Product Designer to join our team in the United States. We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace rooted in compassion and candor, and we would love for you to help us shape the future of our player experiences.

What you'll be doing

• You will manage and mentor our UX team, providing guidance to Product and Visual Designers while fostering their professional growth.
• You will spearhead our design strategy by defining robust design systems and championing player-centric principles that align with our brand objectives across both web and mobile platforms.
• You will act as a key partner to leadership, presenting design concepts and data-informed research to stakeholders to ensure our product vision remains cohesive and innovative.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you should have at least 7 years of experience in digital product design, including a minimum of 3 years in a management capacity. We are looking for someone who possesses the following qualifications:

• Deep expertise in user-centered design processes, research methodologies, and the creation of design systems that improve scalability.
• Strong proficiency in design tools such as Sketch and the Adobe Suite, with a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript being a plus.
• The ability to bridge the gap between design and engineering, with a solid understanding of web and mobile technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate design rationale clearly to senior management.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your mastery of UI/UX best practices and human-centered design.
• Fluency in English.

What you'll get

The salary range for this full-time, on-site position is $118,340 to $191,710. In addition to a collaborative environment, you will have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with premiums covered for you and your eligible dependents.
• Employer-paid life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• A 401k retirement plan featuring a 4% employer match with immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, 2 bonus days, and a one-month paid sabbatical every 7 years.
• Professional development programs with a personalized budget for your growth.
• Flexible work options, including an employee assistance program and catered in-office lunches.
• Unique perks such as free Geocaching Premium memberships, outdoor activity reimbursements, and two hours of paid geocaching time per month.