Staff Designer, Commerce

Role Overview

The Staff Designer will be at the forefront of design innovation at Linktree, leading our efforts to build a curated commerce platform for our millions of creators. We recently launched a new way for brands to work directly with creators and have seen incredible interest from both.  This is a fast-moving, high impact role.  This is the most visible project at the company and you will help lead it in close collaboration with your engineering and product partners.  

What You'll Do

• Lead the visioning, strategy, and execution of digital design initiatives, ensuring they align with Linktree's goals and user expectations.
• Conduct deep dives into the needs of our diverse user base, identifying unique challenges and opportunities for design innovation.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes to communicate design concepts and interactions effectively.
• Help define and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI patterns to ensure consistency and scalability across the product.
• Establish and refine design processes, standards, and best practices, promoting a culture of high-quality execution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and seamless user experiences across all digital touchpoints.
• Collaborate with the UX research team to analyze data, identify insights, and incorporate them into design solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and continuous learning.
• Present and communicate design concepts and strategies to stakeholders, including executives, in a clear and compelling manner.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in design and technology, leveraging insights to keep Linktree at the cutting edge of digital design.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in digital product design, with a proven track record of leading successful design projects from concept to launch.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies, with experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• A portfolio showcasing your expertise in designing exceptional user experiences across different platforms (web, mobile, etc.).
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of articulating design vision and strategy to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of design systems, interaction design, and information architecture principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design projects from concept to implementation, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A passion for solving complex design challenges and a drive to create delightful user experiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex design challenges.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt and thrive amidst changing priorities and timelines.
• Passion for staying updated with the latest design trends, tools, and industry advancements.

Linktree is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $175,000-$230,000 in the San Francisco Bay or Los Angeles area. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate expertise, the scope of role and level, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

P.S. If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. We take pride in inclusion and hiring incredible human beings with great potential over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, hit that apply button!

Where and How We Work

We are a global and diverse group offering a truly flexible and family friendly work environment. Kids, pets, and the occasional delivery person are all actively encouraged to appear on our Zoom screens. All of us at Linktree work either fully remote or a hybrid approach. We currently have offices in Melbourne and LA but our team is spread across Australia, United States, Europe and New Zealand.

We offer autonomy and flexibility in how you structure your days and weeks. There will be the need for some collaboration outside of a "normal" 9-5 being a global company, but we aim to work asynchronously where possible.

How we’ll help you thrive

Our approach to benefits considers the whole person and the unique contributions they bring to Linktree. We want the experience at Linktree to be one that enables people to truly thrive so we can Go Further Together. Some ways we support you:

• An annual wellbeing allowance ($7,000 AUD / $4,900 USD) to use on things like (but not limited to) fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office set up - the choice is yours!
• 100% coverage (and 80% for your dependents) of your monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• 401K matching for you to save towards retirement.
• Generous time off for vacation, holidays, parental leave, volunteer time and other categories.
• Employee Stock Option Program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success as we go further together.

We believe in promoting a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences. We are creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive. To learn more about our benefits, including our parental leave program, volunteering leave, DE&I initiatives, and more, click here!

Our Story

We're on a mission to empower anyone to curate, grow and monetize their digital universe. We created the "link in bio" category and are trusted by some of the world's biggest brands and celebrities including TikTok, The UN Environmental Program, The White House, F1, Manchester United, Olivia Rodrigo and Selena Gomez. With over 40,000 new accounts created everyday, Linktree is the fastest growing leader in our category. Linktree has partnered with some of today’s biggest names like Amazon, TikTok, Snap, YouTube, GoFundMe, Spotify, Google, Stripe, Reddit and more to help unify users’ digital spaces—  and we’re just getting started. Join us in empowering everyone from businesses to creatives in building their online presence.

At Linktree, we celebrate and support everyone’s perspective and background, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all team members have a sense of belonging, because we believe in going further together. Linktree welcomes all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience. If you require accommodations to fully participate in our opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach us at talent@linktr.ee – your needs are important to us.