Senior Web Designer

About the position

As the world moves faster, connection and agility have never been more important for businesses. We started Airtable so that teams can easily create software that fits their unique needs. Airtable currently helps over half a million organizations across almost every industry build user-friendly custom apps on top of powerful databases without writing a single line of code. Engaging and inspiring our diverse (and growing) set of audiences through a focused brand vision takes a sharp creative team with the storytelling and craft skills to truly connect. This role will have impact across marketing and product, as well as influence on the overall visual identity and voice of the company. Design has been a part of Airtable's DNA from the start, and it's a crucial part of where we're heading in the future. The Brand Creative team at Airtable tackles everything from web experiences, feature launches, campaigns, customer storytelling, sales enablement, and event experiences. As a group of multi-disciplinary creatives, and a part of the broader Airtable design organization, each team member brings their unique experience and perspective to the table. We're looking for an experienced web designer to join our humble, talented and deeply thoughtful crew of designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of easy-to-use, performant, and compelling web experiences, supporting partners across marketing, product, and sales
• Understand the technical, creative, and temporal constraints of a project, making pragmatic tradeoffs with stakeholders
• Contribute to and maintain our interactive design system used across our digital properties
• Participate in the full project lifecycle from ideation, to handoff, to launch
• Collaborate with stakeholders via regular reviews and working sessions

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a web designer at either an agency or in-house environment, for consumer or B2B brands
• A stellar portfolio with examples of web work showcasing high quality digital experiences
• Ability to conceptualize original website design ideas that bring simplicity and efficiency to complex problems
• Sensitivity for user-system interaction and up-to-date with industry-standard web technologies
• Experience working with design systems
• Experience leading a project from start to finish and facilitating meaningful conversations between design and development
• Previously worked with in-house design and development teams
• Ability to define and propose projects in addition to designing them
• Demonstrated critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, clear, and thoughtful in communication with team members and stakeholders
• Team player who can prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously