Sr. Product Designer
Job Summary
This role involves leading the design of new products from concept to launch, focusing on transforming abstract opportunities into engaging user experiences. The candidate will work closely with product managers, engineers, and researchers to define requirements, iterate through rapid experimentation, and design for AI and ML-backed features. Strong communication, collaboration, and a proven track record of shipping digital products are essential. The position offers flexibility in working arrangements and emphasizes innovation, mentorship, and a user-centered approach.
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About Pinterest:
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.
Join TwoTwenty, Pinterest’s cutting-edge innovation team, where entrepreneurship meets impact. As a nimble group of top-tier builders, our mandate is to incubate groundbreaking new products and drive strategic innovation that will shape the Pinterest of tomorrow. We’re the force behind celebrated launches like Shuffles—the #1 Lifestyle App for Gen Z—and Pinterest’s proprietary (Auto-) Collages format, unlocking new levels of creative expression and monetization for our platform. In a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, you’ll work on our boldest, most disruptive ideas—including AI-powered products—that fuel the next wave of growth and keep Pinterest at the forefront of the industry. If you thrive in ambiguity, crave the opportunity to turn vision into reality, and want to leave your mark on products used by millions, TwoTwenty is where you belong.
What you’ll do:
- Lead design from concept to launch for 0-1 products, transforming ambiguity and abstract opportunities into concrete product experiences that inspire users and unlock new business value for Pinterest.
- Drive, test, and advocate for rapid experimentation—leveraging prototyping, user feedback, and data to iterate quickly and validate bold new ideas in-market.
- Create and evangelize innovative design systems and visual languages specific to emerging products, while balancing speed and craft.
- Act as the voice of the user in cross-functional squads, influencing product and technical direction through compelling storytelling and clear rationale.
- Collaborate deeply with PMs, engineers, and researchers to uncover insights, define requirements, and shape product vision from the ground up.
- Champion a culture of learning and curiosity, proactively sharing design thinking processes, experimentation learnings, and best practices with the broader TwoTwenty team.
- Design for AI-native and ML-backed experiences, working side by side with engineers and researchers to shape how next-gen technologies are made intuitive, ethical, and delightful for millions of users.
- Mentor and uplevel peers—offering design critique, feedback, and a safe space for creative risk-taking both within TwoTwenty and the broader Pinterest design community.
What we’re looking for:
- 5+ years of experience in Product Design.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Design, Product, or equivalent experience.
- Proven track record envisioning, building, and shipping 0-1 digital products in close partnership with product management and engineering.
- Strong portfolio that demonstrates outstanding product design skills (prototyping is a must) and product thinking.
- Great communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate your design decisions and the problems they’re solving.
- Attention to detail and a sense of pride and ownership over the quality of the product.
- Team player with strong collaboration skills and ability bring cross-functional partners along in the journey.
- High level of self-awareness independence and accountability with a growth mindset.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6 months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
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