Staff Product Designer at Laurel

At Laurel, we are united by a singular mission to return time. We understand that time is a finite and precious resource, and we build our products and operate our company with the goal of giving that time back to our users. We are currently tackling a challenge that impacts nearly everyone who uses a screen for work. By creating the new market category of Time Automation, we are moving away from outdated, manual timekeeping methods and toward a future where machines handle the heavy lifting for knowledge workers. Having raised 55 million dollars in Series B funding, we have seen impressive growth, moving from zero to over 5 million dollars in ARR in just eleven months. We are looking for a Staff Product Designer to join our team in a hybrid capacity, helping us revolutionize how professional services measure and perform their work.

Key outcomes

• Translate complex technical problems into intuitive, user-centered design solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to ground design decisions in real-world user needs.
• Craft human-like, conversational interactions for our AI-powered platform.
• Lead the full design lifecycle, from synthesizing user requirements and journey mapping to delivering polished prototypes and final mockups.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to shape project roadmaps, define success metrics, and focus on high-impact opportunities.
• Validate design concepts through direct interaction and feedback from our professional user base.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in product design, specifically within startup environments.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience designing B2B or enterprise SaaS products.
• A proven track record of shipping end-to-end products within complex, technical domains.
• Strong empathy for professional users, including those in legal, accounting, finance, and HR sectors.
• A commitment to best-in-class UI design and foundational usability heuristics.
• Expertise in Figma for prototyping and design, including the ability to leverage and maintain design systems.
• A portfolio that demonstrates deep UX thinking, such as information architecture, conceptual modeling, and service design.
• Demonstrated ability to align with engineering and business stakeholders to execute complex projects.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to long-term product vision.
• Experience designing for AI-powered or conversational interfaces.
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Interest or experience in data visualization.
• Familiarity with the software tools commonly used by legal, accounting, or HR professionals.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to design systems and collaborative critiques.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and generous equity package. For candidates based in San Francisco, California, the salary range for this position is $140,000 to $215,000 USD. Final compensation is determined based on individual experience and technical qualifications.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with premiums covered.
• 401(k) retirement planning.
• Commuter and FSA stipends.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Generous leave policies for when you or your family members are unwell.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our mission to return time and want to help us change how the world measures work, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and rigorous thinking, so please reach out even if you do not meet every listed requirement. We look forward to reviewing your application.