Braze
Senior Product Designer, Design Systems
Braze, New York, NY
At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Do you excel in systems thinking? Are you passionate about ensuring consistency throughout the user experience and enabling other designers to do the same? We are seeking a Senior Product Designer with strong visual design and systems thinking to be a vital part of Braze's Composition Infrastructure team.
Product Designers at Braze have the freedom to work on all aspects of the user experience, with particular strength in at least one area of user experience, or service design - user research, user flows, wireframing, diagramming, interaction design, rapid prototyping, design documentation, or motion design, to name a few examples. As a Senior Product Designer on COMPI you will drive composition unification across our Channels teams yet also support our Lead Designer with feature work.
You'll primarily be working on defining and designing patterns within our composition experience, and enabling other Channel designers to leverage this work for consistency. You'll also be designing high impact features within this product area in partnership with the COMPI Lead Designer and cross-functional peers. Collaboration will be essential in this role, as you'll work closely with designers across our UX organization to ensure we have high quality, consistent experiences across our core workflows.
Your responsibilities will include:
*You do not need to meet all requirements of the job description to apply!
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $175,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $170,000 and $200,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work's 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune's 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You'll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo - not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience - regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Do you excel in systems thinking? Are you passionate about ensuring consistency throughout the user experience and enabling other designers to do the same? We are seeking a Senior Product Designer with strong visual design and systems thinking to be a vital part of Braze's Composition Infrastructure team.
Product Designers at Braze have the freedom to work on all aspects of the user experience, with particular strength in at least one area of user experience, or service design - user research, user flows, wireframing, diagramming, interaction design, rapid prototyping, design documentation, or motion design, to name a few examples. As a Senior Product Designer on COMPI you will drive composition unification across our Channels teams yet also support our Lead Designer with feature work.
You'll primarily be working on defining and designing patterns within our composition experience, and enabling other Channel designers to leverage this work for consistency. You'll also be designing high impact features within this product area in partnership with the COMPI Lead Designer and cross-functional peers. Collaboration will be essential in this role, as you'll work closely with designers across our UX organization to ensure we have high quality, consistent experiences across our core workflows.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Defining and documenting composition patterns, especially the editor experiences
- Collaborating on strategic projects with COMPI's Lead Designer
- Working closely with COMPI leadership on OKRs and annual planning
- Leading design reviews, ensuring quality and consistency are at the forefront
- Actively consulting and engaging with various teams, ensuring our composition experience is unified and best-in-class
- Taking charge of the composition experience from a systems perspective, and partnering closely with our design system team to ensure the latest patterns and visual design language are utilized
- Working alongside product managers, UX researchers, engineers, and designers, you'll play a central role in shaping our composition experience within both Canvas and Campaigns
- Bring with you 4+ years of experience in product design roles, with a proven track record in creating best-in-class experiences
- A natural collaborator, you're adept at fostering strong relationships between marketing and product departments
- Your decisions aren't just aesthetically driven; they're rooted in user insights
- Ambiguity doesn't deter you; instead, you see it as a canvas for innovative solutions
- Communication comes naturally, whether it's sketching an idea or presenting a fully-fledged design concept
- Your attention to detail is impeccable, demonstrated through your UI designs, prototypes, and how you weave visual narratives
- Have a standout portfolio that showcases your strong systems thinking and problem solving skill set
- Passionate about personal growth, you're always refining your skills and pushing design boundaries
- Experience crafting user experiences for editor tools (e.g., website builders or CMS)
- Significant experience with any aspect of lifecycle marketing
- Have a portfolio demonstrating the why's of the design decision supported by user insights, data or technical limitations
- Experience shipping high impact features
- Experience working on SaaS products both on web and mobile
- Experience in leading roles within agile or cross-functional teams, highlighting your leadership and collaborative skills
*You do not need to meet all requirements of the job description to apply!
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $150,000 and $175,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $170,000 and $200,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work's 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune's 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK's 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You'll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo - not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience - regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we'd love to meet you.
Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.