Product Designer, Platform at Planet Labs Inc

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability, Accessibility, Visual Design, User-Centricity, Figma, Adobe, Design Systems, Customer Feedback, User Interviews, Collaboration, Geospatial Data, AI Tools

Industry

Software Development

Description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The design team at Planet is looking for a strong product designer to lead efforts building Planet's platform experience (insights.planet.com - free trial available). As a product designer you’ll be responsible for end to end execution while being an advocate for both users and those impacted by the software you design. You’ll work incrementally with engineering and product on hard problems while keeping an eye on the big picture to bring product vision through to production. Plus, you’ll get a chance to work on impactful problems, in a rapidly evolving industry, that require truly novel design solutions. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Berlin or Ljubljana office 3 days per week. Impact You’ll Own: Gather customer feedback and conducting user interviews in collaboration with product partners Create UX and UI solutions for a global customer base Draft information flows, wireframes, illustrate high fidelity screens and UX prototypes Partner with product management and engineering teams to ensure that the design work meets the highest quality standards Be a part of building our design culture at Planet What You Bring: 4+ years of professional experience designing complex digital products - especially bringing new products to market Bachelors’ degree in design or an equivalent field Proficiency in designing for technical, SaaS, or B2B products, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle. Experience working with Figma/Adobe and design systems A design portfolio demonstrating examples of professional projects: the results and how you got there End to end design experience: you’ve taken projects from early ideation to live software, gathered feedback and improved upon previous iterations Experience overcoming design roadblocks and challenges Standard industry design skillset in: UX/UI-Design Interaction Design and rapid prototyping Usability and accessibility Visual design principles User-centricity What Makes You Stand Out: Previous experience with GIS, geospatial data and/or remote sensing, OK if it’s only tangential Previous experience with designing admin interfaces and payment flows AI native mindset, experience with using AI tools for creative ideation and design/code generation Experience solving complex problems where you have made contributions, communicated the problem and taken ownership of existing problems Experience working on teams where growth was a common goal Experience balancing empathy for others when it comes to product design and UX (both end users and stakeholder) Application Deadline: January 28, 2026, 11:59pm PST Benefits While Working at Planet: These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off Employee Wellness Program Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning Equity Volunteering Paid Time Off Why we care so much about Belonging. We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you. Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein. Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

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Responsibilities

As a product designer, you will lead efforts in building Planet's platform experience, advocating for users while collaborating with engineering and product teams. You will gather customer feedback, create UX and UI solutions, and draft information flows and prototypes.