Patreon
Product Designer, Design Foundations
Patreon, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview We’re continuing to invest heavily in building the most talented team in the Creator Economy and are looking for a
Staff Product Designer, Design Foundations
to support our mission. This role is based in New York or San Francisco and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model. The Staff Product Designer for the Foundations team will shape the holistic user experience of our platform, ensuring a cohesive, high-quality visual system that integrates seamlessly with our brand. You’ll define and refine our visual product language, enabling designers to work more efficiently while maintaining consistency and excellence. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll mentor and support the product design team, work closely with the design system to set standards for UI and interaction patterns, and create best practices that accelerate great design. You’ll help bridge the gap between product and brand expression with strong, opinionated decisions. From redesigning core experiences to refining our navigation and design architecture, you’ll play a critical role in modernizing Patreon’s platform. This role is ideal for a visually oriented and systems-thinking designer who thrives on variety.
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. Responsibilities
Define and refine Patreon’s visual product language to enable consistency, efficiency, and excellence across the platform
Proactively discover product-wide opportunities to improve quality and craft, and communicate insights through high-fidelity prototypes and storytelling
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to identify, plan, scope, and execute design solutions
Develop innovative patterns and systems across the design organization that are durable, repeatable, and maintain a high standard for craft
Create, collaborate, and iterate on prototypes, high-fidelity visuals, and key flows
Mentor and support the product design team, setting standards for UI, interaction patterns, and visual craft
Contribute to the vision, sequencing, tactics, and execution of a multi-phased overhaul of the product
About You
7+ years of crafting end-to-end product design experiences
Highly competent in translating the needs of a target audience to solutions through a holistic and empathetic process
Portfolio with demonstrated evidence of shipping world-class customer experiences that have impacted business metrics
Strong organization and execution skills, especially when collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Experience in developing design systems and best practices for UI and UX in high-craft products
A deep commitment to craft and product excellence
A humble, collaborative, and service-oriented approach
Bias toward action: we’re building the future of creative independence
About Patreon Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission come to life and our core values guide our everyday work. Our values include: Put Creators First; Build with Craft; Make it Happen; Win Together.
Patreon is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accomodations@patreon.
Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, stipends for learning and development, parental leave, and a 401k plan with matching. Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, with in-office time required for some locations. The posted salary range is based on location and level and may vary by market. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience and location.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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Staff Product Designer, Design Foundations
to support our mission. This role is based in New York or San Francisco and open to those who are able to be in-office 2 days per week on a hybrid work model. The Staff Product Designer for the Foundations team will shape the holistic user experience of our platform, ensuring a cohesive, high-quality visual system that integrates seamlessly with our brand. You’ll define and refine our visual product language, enabling designers to work more efficiently while maintaining consistency and excellence. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll mentor and support the product design team, work closely with the design system to set standards for UI and interaction patterns, and create best practices that accelerate great design. You’ll help bridge the gap between product and brand expression with strong, opinionated decisions. From redesigning core experiences to refining our navigation and design architecture, you’ll play a critical role in modernizing Patreon’s platform. This role is ideal for a visually oriented and systems-thinking designer who thrives on variety.
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. Responsibilities
Define and refine Patreon’s visual product language to enable consistency, efficiency, and excellence across the platform
Proactively discover product-wide opportunities to improve quality and craft, and communicate insights through high-fidelity prototypes and storytelling
Collaborate with Product and Engineering to identify, plan, scope, and execute design solutions
Develop innovative patterns and systems across the design organization that are durable, repeatable, and maintain a high standard for craft
Create, collaborate, and iterate on prototypes, high-fidelity visuals, and key flows
Mentor and support the product design team, setting standards for UI, interaction patterns, and visual craft
Contribute to the vision, sequencing, tactics, and execution of a multi-phased overhaul of the product
About You
7+ years of crafting end-to-end product design experiences
Highly competent in translating the needs of a target audience to solutions through a holistic and empathetic process
Portfolio with demonstrated evidence of shipping world-class customer experiences that have impacted business metrics
Strong organization and execution skills, especially when collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Experience in developing design systems and best practices for UI and UX in high-craft products
A deep commitment to craft and product excellence
A humble, collaborative, and service-oriented approach
Bias toward action: we’re building the future of creative independence
About Patreon Patreon powers creators to do what they love and get paid by the people who love what they do. Our team is passionate about making this mission come to life and our core values guide our everyday work. Our values include: Put Creators First; Build with Craft; Make it Happen; Win Together.
Patreon is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let us know via email at accomodations@patreon.
Patreon offers a competitive benefits package including salary, equity plans, healthcare, flexible time off, company holidays and recharge days, commuter benefits, stipends for learning and development, parental leave, and a 401k plan with matching. Patreon operates under a hybrid work model, with in-office time required for some locations. The posted salary range is based on location and level and may vary by market. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s experience and location.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
#J-18808-Ljbffr