Skydio
Senior/Lead Product Designer - Cloud
Skydio, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!
About the role:
As a Senior/Lead Product Designer you will research, prototype, design and ship web and mobile applications that unlock Skydio hardware's potential across a wide array of inspection, industrial, construction, public safety and defense use cases. You will work directly with the Sr. Director of Product Design, Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to understand our customers' most pressing needs and build incredible cross-platform experiences.
Location : This is an office-based position that requires 3 days/week onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA. We offer relocation assistance if needed.
How you'll make an impact:
Design core and new functionality for Skydio Cloud and/or Android based Ground Control Stations. These include:Media ManagementFleet ManagementInspection & MappingData VisualizationAnnotation and Records ToolsRemote OperationIn-Flight ExperienceAI Driven MissionsGo on-site with customers to deeply understand their needs, use cases and work with Product Managers and Engineers to build incredible new AI based tools that customers loveWork with other designers, engineers and marketers to build out the Skydio Design Language across our Cloud, Mobile, and Marketing experiences. Discover, design and document new components, modules, visual styles and treatments that will create a toolbox for ALL designers to build more efficiently and cohesivelyProvide mockups, user flows, pixel-perfect designs in Figma, or write HTML/CSS directly to drive the design process for engineers, while communicating design goals to PMs and ExecutivesBring your insights and experience to improve production and processes around the design orgWhat makes you a good fit:
Proven track record of delivering effective design to consumer and/or enterprise customersA portfolio that clearly defines your contributions shipping cloud products in multiple disciplines within design including:Robotics ControlsAvionicsPhoto managementData or Fleet ManagementGeospatial Analysis or Mapping3D Web ToolsVideo Review WorkflowsRemote Hardware Sensing (cameras, robotics, aviation)Solid understanding of design systems that span mobile, web and marketingStrong examples of beautiful data, visualization, 3d, and table layout and visual designNice-to-haves :
Familiarity with 3D for Web (WebGL, Cesium, ThreeJS)Familiarity with Android-based HIG and Mobile Design PatternsSome front-end coding ability in HTML/CSS/JavascriptFamiliarity with Front-end design libraries like Ant, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSSFamiliarity with 3D Animation tools like Cinema4D, Blender, Maya and After Effects
Compensation : At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000 (dependent on final leveling). Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.#LI-TN1
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
About the role:
As a Senior/Lead Product Designer you will research, prototype, design and ship web and mobile applications that unlock Skydio hardware's potential across a wide array of inspection, industrial, construction, public safety and defense use cases. You will work directly with the Sr. Director of Product Design, Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to understand our customers' most pressing needs and build incredible cross-platform experiences.
Location : This is an office-based position that requires 3 days/week onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA. We offer relocation assistance if needed.
How you'll make an impact:
Design core and new functionality for Skydio Cloud and/or Android based Ground Control Stations. These include:Media ManagementFleet ManagementInspection & MappingData VisualizationAnnotation and Records ToolsRemote OperationIn-Flight ExperienceAI Driven MissionsGo on-site with customers to deeply understand their needs, use cases and work with Product Managers and Engineers to build incredible new AI based tools that customers loveWork with other designers, engineers and marketers to build out the Skydio Design Language across our Cloud, Mobile, and Marketing experiences. Discover, design and document new components, modules, visual styles and treatments that will create a toolbox for ALL designers to build more efficiently and cohesivelyProvide mockups, user flows, pixel-perfect designs in Figma, or write HTML/CSS directly to drive the design process for engineers, while communicating design goals to PMs and ExecutivesBring your insights and experience to improve production and processes around the design orgWhat makes you a good fit:
Proven track record of delivering effective design to consumer and/or enterprise customersA portfolio that clearly defines your contributions shipping cloud products in multiple disciplines within design including:Robotics ControlsAvionicsPhoto managementData or Fleet ManagementGeospatial Analysis or Mapping3D Web ToolsVideo Review WorkflowsRemote Hardware Sensing (cameras, robotics, aviation)Solid understanding of design systems that span mobile, web and marketingStrong examples of beautiful data, visualization, 3d, and table layout and visual designNice-to-haves :
Familiarity with 3D for Web (WebGL, Cesium, ThreeJS)Familiarity with Android-based HIG and Mobile Design PatternsSome front-end coding ability in HTML/CSS/JavascriptFamiliarity with Front-end design libraries like Ant, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSSFamiliarity with 3D Animation tools like Cinema4D, Blender, Maya and After Effects
Compensation : At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000 (dependent on final leveling). Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.#LI-TN1
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/