Amplitude
Design Director, Foundations & Growth
Amplitude, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Design Director, Foundations & Growth
Amplitude is a leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. More than 3,500 customers rely on Amplitude to gain self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. As an organization, we approach challenges with humility, take ownership of our contributions, and embrace a growth mindset that pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers and partners. Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) : Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive. About the Role Amplitude is seeking a
Design Director
to lead product design for our
core analytics, data management products and growth teams . This pivotal role will shape the
user experience across multiple product areas , ensuring a seamless and impactful journey for both technical and non-technical users. As a
key member of the Product Development leadership team , you will report to the
VP of Design
and collaborate closely with
Product Management, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams
to drive strategic design excellence. This is an opportunity for a
visionary design leader
who thrives in creating clarity, navigating complex domains, and delivering world-class product experiences that balance innovation with usability. What You'll Do Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented team of product designers, fostering a culture of
creativity, collaboration, and growth . Partner closely with
PM, Engineering, and GTM leaders
to define product strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives. Establish and uphold
high design quality standards , ensuring consistency and excellence across Amplitude’s suite of products. Act as a
player-coach , balancing high-level strategic vision with hands-on design inspiration when necessary. Drive
organization-wide enthusiasm
for design’s strategic impact on the business. Strategic Design Execution Define and influence
the design strategy
for Amplitude’s
Foundations and Growth teams , ensuring alignment with business goals. Advocate for
customer-centric, data-informed design solutions
that prioritize usability and deliver measurable business value. Establish and refine
design processes
to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation. Data-Informed Design & Innovation Develop frameworks for leveraging
Amplitude’s analytics tools
to drive iterative design improvements. Train designers to effectively interpret data and
apply insights to user experience enhancements . Foster a
culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making
across the design team. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the
primary design leader
collaborating with
Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams
to bring Amplitude’s vision to market. Ensure seamless alignment across product areas,
delivering a cohesive and impactful user experience . User Research & Testing Champion
user research and usability testing , ensuring data and customer feedback continuously refine product design. Promote methodologies that
prioritize user needs , leading to more intuitive and effective experiences. What We're Looking For You’ll be a great addition to the team if you: Have
experience building and scaling
a design organization around core values of
humility, ownership, and a growth mindset . Have a
track record of leading cross-functional teams
to deliver exceptional product experiences for both technical and non-technical users. Have
hired, mentored, and managed designers
across multiple skill levels, fostering professional growth and team excellence. Are a
relentless advocate for customers , thriving in customer interactions and inspiring teams through real-world insights. Have a
strong portfolio showcasing a range of product design work , including web and mobile applications. Operate well in
ambiguous environments , crafting vision and strategy in a fast-evolving industry. Are a
player-coach , balancing
big-picture strategy
with
hands-on design leadership
when necessary. Bring
a pragmatic yet visionary approach , evangelizing and executing a clear design strategy with
focus and clarity . If you’re passionate about
shaping the future of digital analytics through design , we’d love to hear from you! Who We Are The Company:
Amplitude is filled with humble, life-long learners who are eager to help one another and the company succeed. Our values of growth mindset, ownership, and humility are core to the way we work. The Product:
Amplitude is a digital analytics platform—we help companies capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. We care about the well-being of our team:
We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers. Some of our benefit programs include: Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision on select plans Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you Excellent Parental benefits including: Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to coaching & therapy Sessions Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.
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Amplitude is a leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. More than 3,500 customers rely on Amplitude to gain self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. As an organization, we approach challenges with humility, take ownership of our contributions, and embrace a growth mindset that pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers and partners. Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) : Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive. About the Role Amplitude is seeking a
Design Director
to lead product design for our
core analytics, data management products and growth teams . This pivotal role will shape the
user experience across multiple product areas , ensuring a seamless and impactful journey for both technical and non-technical users. As a
key member of the Product Development leadership team , you will report to the
VP of Design
and collaborate closely with
Product Management, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams
to drive strategic design excellence. This is an opportunity for a
visionary design leader
who thrives in creating clarity, navigating complex domains, and delivering world-class product experiences that balance innovation with usability. What You'll Do Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented team of product designers, fostering a culture of
creativity, collaboration, and growth . Partner closely with
PM, Engineering, and GTM leaders
to define product strategy and ensure alignment with business objectives. Establish and uphold
high design quality standards , ensuring consistency and excellence across Amplitude’s suite of products. Act as a
player-coach , balancing high-level strategic vision with hands-on design inspiration when necessary. Drive
organization-wide enthusiasm
for design’s strategic impact on the business. Strategic Design Execution Define and influence
the design strategy
for Amplitude’s
Foundations and Growth teams , ensuring alignment with business goals. Advocate for
customer-centric, data-informed design solutions
that prioritize usability and deliver measurable business value. Establish and refine
design processes
to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation. Data-Informed Design & Innovation Develop frameworks for leveraging
Amplitude’s analytics tools
to drive iterative design improvements. Train designers to effectively interpret data and
apply insights to user experience enhancements . Foster a
culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making
across the design team. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the
primary design leader
collaborating with
Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams
to bring Amplitude’s vision to market. Ensure seamless alignment across product areas,
delivering a cohesive and impactful user experience . User Research & Testing Champion
user research and usability testing , ensuring data and customer feedback continuously refine product design. Promote methodologies that
prioritize user needs , leading to more intuitive and effective experiences. What We're Looking For You’ll be a great addition to the team if you: Have
experience building and scaling
a design organization around core values of
humility, ownership, and a growth mindset . Have a
track record of leading cross-functional teams
to deliver exceptional product experiences for both technical and non-technical users. Have
hired, mentored, and managed designers
across multiple skill levels, fostering professional growth and team excellence. Are a
relentless advocate for customers , thriving in customer interactions and inspiring teams through real-world insights. Have a
strong portfolio showcasing a range of product design work , including web and mobile applications. Operate well in
ambiguous environments , crafting vision and strategy in a fast-evolving industry. Are a
player-coach , balancing
big-picture strategy
with
hands-on design leadership
when necessary. Bring
a pragmatic yet visionary approach , evangelizing and executing a clear design strategy with
focus and clarity . If you’re passionate about
shaping the future of digital analytics through design , we’d love to hear from you! Who We Are The Company:
Amplitude is filled with humble, life-long learners who are eager to help one another and the company succeed. Our values of growth mindset, ownership, and humility are core to the way we work. The Product:
Amplitude is a digital analytics platform—we help companies capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. We care about the well-being of our team:
We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers. Some of our benefit programs include: Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision on select plans Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you Excellent Parental benefits including: Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to coaching & therapy Sessions Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.
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