Senior Product Designer

At Opal, we design more than just apps—we create experiences that empower our Gems to reclaim their time and focus.

As our Senior Product Designer, you will shape the future of our product design strategy, transforming insights into intuitive and impactful designs. Your role will be crucial in driving innovation and influencing both the aesthetics and functionality of our mobile and Mac products. If you thrive on critical thinking, have UX in your DNA, and care about delivering top-tier work, this could be the perfect fit for you!

You'll be working with Ugo, Anton, Sarah and our Engineering team.

What you'll do

1. Drive User-Centered Design: Lead research initiatives and workshops to deeply understand our Gems 💎. Leverage insights to proactively recommend improvements to our interfaces and overall experience.

2. Shape Product Design Roadmap: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Support) to develop long-term design strategies that resonate with Opal’s vision and business objectives, enhancing Gem engagement and retention.

3. Deliver High-Quality Designs: Create visually compelling and intuitive designs that reflect a strong understanding of UX principles, including wireframes, user journeys, interactive prototypes, and a focus on seamless experiences.

4. Collaborate and Guide Development: Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure design fidelity from concept to execution, providing guidance during the implementation phase to maintain quality and consistency.

5. Elevate Visual and UX Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of layout, spacing, and interaction in all design work. Continuously push for excellence in the user experience for our iOS and Mac applications.

6. Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Collaborate on building and refining Opal’s design system to ensure scalability as the product evolves. Stay current with the latest design trends and UX best practices, sharing insights to drive innovation within the team.

Who You Are

• Bold and Creative: You challenge the status quo and aren't afraid to take risks. You push boundaries to innovate and create exceptional design solutions.

• User-Centric and Empathetic: You have a deep understanding of user needs, backed by strong research skills, and transform insights into intuitive and impactful designs.

• Strategic and Detail-Oriented: You think big-picture, aligning design decisions with business goals, while maintaining a meticulous focus on UX fundamentals like accessibility, spacing, and consistency.

• Resilient and Iterative: You deliver value quickly by shipping work regularly, learning from each release, and adapting your designs based on feedback and data.

• Collaborative and Transparent: You're an excellent communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams. You advocate for your design choices with clarity, while embracing open, honest feedback.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on consumer apps.

• User-Centered Design: Proven ability to conduct user research and apply insights to design.

• Tool Proficiency: Expert in Figma and Webflow; experience using Amplitude for data-driven design. Animation/motion skills are a bonus.

• Monetization Knowledge: Familiar with designing for app monetization on mobile and Mac platforms.

• Entrepreneurial: Self-starter with a proactive, independent approach to improving product experiences.

• Design Education: Strong visual design background with solid UX fundamentals.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Why Opal?

At Opal, we’re not just another tech company; we’re on a mission to reshape the role of technology in our lives. Here’s why you’ll love being a part of our team:

• Mission-Driven Impact: We’ve saved our Gems over 50 million hours of screen time so far—and we’re just getting started. Our commitment to reducing screen time extends internally; we prioritize mindful technology usage for our team as well.

• Ownership and Flexibility: We believe in giving our employees the autonomy to structure their work in a way that suits them best. You’ll have the freedom to design your work environment, fostering creativity and productivity.

• Collaborative Company Culture: Join a small, high-impact team where your contributions truly matter. We gather for company meetups 4 times a year, creating opportunities for collaboration, relationship-building, and shared learning in a fun environment.

• Growth and Profitability: In 2024, we’re projected to achieve $1M in revenue per employee, with consistent double-digit monthly growth. This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our impact.

• Top-30 US Productivity App: We’re recognized among the top productivity apps in the US, standing alongside industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and Notion.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary and early equity, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

• Supported by World-Class Investors: We’ve raised over $7M from early-stage investors and founders of companies like Pinterest, Snapchat, Revolut, and Front, providing us with the resources to innovate and grow.

• Commitment to Well-Being: We strive to implement benefits that make sense for all our employees, focusing on health, well-being, and a positive work environment.

If you’re looking to design meaningful products with a direct impact while joining a fast-growing, mission-driven company, Opal is the perfect place for you.

Next Steps

• Ready to Design the Future? Hit the Apply Now button to join our mission.

• Curious About Us? We’re happy to offer you a one-month free trial of Opal Pro—experience firsthand how we’re making waves in focus and screen time management!

• Let’s Connect! Have questions? Reach out on LinkedIn. We love open conversations!