Job details

Principal Product Designer (Remote)

Remote (US)

About G2 - Our People

G2 was founded to create a place where people will love to work. We strive to create meaning in work and provide more than just a job: a true calling. At the heart of our community and culture are our people. Our global G2 team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and that’s what makes our G2 community strong and vibrant. We want everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, and we do this through our company and team events, our G2 Gives charitable initiatives, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our employee-led, leadership-supported ERGs celebrate the diversity of our team, foster inclusivity and belonging, and create a space to connect to each other. Through connections and understanding, we build a stronger and more dynamic global team and help every person reach their personal peak.

We support our employees by offering generous benefits, such as flexible work, ample parental leave, and unlimited PTO. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

About G2 - The Company

When you join G2, you join the global team behind the largest and most trusted software marketplace. Every month, 5.5 million people come to G2 to inform smarter software decisions based on honest peer reviews. Authenticity is our focus, and every day we help thousands of companies, and hundreds of employees, propel their potential. Ready for meaningful work that starts and ends with compassion and heart? You’ve come to the right place.

G2 is going through exciting growth! We’ve recently secured our Series D funding of $157 million, which will further allow us to grow and develop our product and people. Read about it here!

About The Role

G2 is seeking a visionary Principal Product Designer to elevate our product design team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on strategic innovation and excellence in UX design, marrying in-depth UX research with actionable user insights. As a Principal Product Designer, you'll be at the helm of G2’s product experience and journey, shaping the future of our digital landscape. You will collaborate with a team of UX experts, business leaders, and cross-functional partners to forge and implement a transformative UX vision. This role reports to the VP of Product Experience Design

In This Role, You Will:

Strategic Design Leadership: Lead complex design and technical challenges, serving as a pivotal force in driving solutions. Utilize your deep understanding of technical architecture, design patterns, and system implications to guide strategic decisions, balancing long-term customer needs with immediate business objectives.
Collaborative Innovation: Spearhead collaboration across design, product, and technology teams, defining mechanisms to enhance cooperation. Break down complex engineering dependencies, unlocking delivery and innovation across teams or organizations.
Technical Acumen and Problem-Solving: Leverage your comprehensive understanding of G2's technical systems and external dependencies. Proactively identify and advocate for technological investments and improvements that foster innovation and resolve delivery bottlenecks.
Design Systematization and Excellence: Define and evangelize scalable design frameworks and methodologies. Champion design excellence, setting benchmarks for quality and efficiency. Lead strategic alignment across organizations, influencing outcomes with your expertise in core UX disciplines and processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams. Drive cross-functional alignment using your mastery in UX disciplines, methods, and processes. Excel in translating design impacts based on research and data, guiding and narrowing focus from diverging directions.

Minimum Qualifications:

We realize applying for jobs can feel daunting at times. Even if you don’t check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

9+ years of experience in UX/UI Design in consumer-facing digital products.
Strong visual design skills, with a portfolio showcasing conceptual development and UI design excellence.
Experience in creating sitemaps, wireframes, and customer journey maps.
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with a knack for compelling opportunity narratives.
Familiarity with animation and timeline tools is a plus.
A team player mindset, valuing high-quality design and work ethic.
Proactive problem-solver, organized, and detail-oriented.
Solid grasp of user-centered design principles and practices.
Ability to interpret business objectives and stakeholder needs into impactful design solutions.

What Can Help Your Application Stand Out:

Expertise in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and contributing to UX design patterns.
Mastery in UX Research methods, including usability testing and A/B testing.
Proven ability in UI design, data visualization, and quantitative information display.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity

At G2, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where people of every background can thrive and feel welcome. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran, or physical or mental disability status. Learn more about our commitments here.

For job applicants in California, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, please review this applicant privacy notice before applying to this job.