Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.

WE WANT PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING SIMPLICITY IN A COMPLEX WORLD.

We’re seeking a mid- to senior-level product designer to join our Platform-as-a-Service product design team who is passionate about creating tools for people that are human-empowering, obvious in use, relevant to users’ needs, and enjoyable to interact with. Reporting to the Manager of Product Design, you’ll become a vital part of a vibrant product team that champions an inclusive and supportive environment. Design at DigitalOcean is not just wireframing around complex challenges; we’re spearheading the development of simple, powerful tools across our entire ecosystem.

In this role you will:

• Spearhead Innovation: Design intuitive and cohesive user experiences that are engaging, straightforward, and secure. Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to create impactful interactions that exceed user expectations.
• Empower Users: Focus on human-centered design principles to enhance user capabilities and respect their needs, driving satisfaction and aligning with strategic goals.
• Drive DO Simple: Transform complexity into clarity, ensuring interactions are intuitive and user-friendly. Optimize essential processes for seamless user experiences.
• Ensure Relevance: Create contextually relevant experiences for users of varying technical proficiency, addressing the evolving needs of developers and their teams.
• Foster Enjoyment: Make development delightful by creating engaging and enjoyable experiences, encouraging continuous innovation and positivity across the team.
• Move DO Fast: Embrace the DO Fast philosophy to rapidly develop and implement designs, ensuring quick, efficient, and user-friendly experiences.

Join us at DigitalOcean and be part of a team where your work enhances the development experience for builders globally, influencing the future of our platform and your career in profoundly positive ways.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Identify and Act Quickly: Move rapidly from opportunity to concept to design, creating multiple options to maintain momentum.
• Deliver Impact: Lead and contribute to projects that drive significant value for customers and the business.
• Design End-to-End User Flows: Create complete experiences that address current and future user needs and pain points.
• Core Team Member: Influence product strategy and execution as part of the product team with Product Managers and Engineers.
• Communicate Clearly: Articulate and exhibit design perspectives and solutions to complex problems.
• Enhance System Integration: Improve design contributions by leveraging system-wide dependencies and technical specifics.
• Collaborate Technically: Work with engineering to resolve front-end issues and enhance product quality.
• Champion Collaboration: Unify and enhance the customer experience by working closely with designers and product teams, fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Monitor Progress: Track team progress, document challenges, and share proactive solutions.
• Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Contribute to significant projects across the company to achieve strategic objectives.
• Engage Company-Wide: Participate in company-wide events like Shark-A-Hack, showcasing skills and contributing to innovative projects.
• Drive KPI Improvements: Hypothesize how design can impact key performance indicators and solve product challenges. Monitor the impact of your design work on key business metrics.
• Advance Design Practices: Implement best practices and introduce industry-leading tools and methods to your design team and broader DigitalOcean design community.
• Foster Relationships: Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure seamless collaboration.

In this role you will:

• Spearhead Innovation: Design intuitive and cohesive user experiences that are engaging, straightforward, and secure. Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to create impactful interactions that exceed user expectations.
• Empower Users: Focus on human-centered design principles to enhance user capabilities and respect their needs, driving satisfaction and aligning with strategic goals.
• Drive DO Simple: Transform complexity into clarity, ensuring interactions are intuitive and user-friendly. Optimize essential processes for seamless user experiences.
• Ensure Relevance: Create contextually relevant experiences for users of varying technical proficiency, addressing the evolving needs of developers and their teams.
• Foster Enjoyment: Make development delightful by creating engaging and enjoyable experiences, encouraging continuous innovation and positivity across the team.
• Move DO Fast: Embrace the DO Fast philosophy to rapidly develop and implement designs, ensuring quick, efficient, and user-friendly experiences