Principal Product Designer

As a Principal Product Designer at 15Five, you will be accountable for a demonstrable impact on our customers and our business through the design of our platform as both a hands-on maker and strategic leader.

OUTCOMES

• Design high-quality, end-to-end experiences that create measurable impact for our customers, in partnership with product management, engineering, and others
• Co-create the near-term and long-term future of 15Five’s platform
• Facilitate concept explorations to drive bold and innovative thinking across 15Five
• Use AI to create new experiences for 15Five’s customers and improve existing experiences
• Prototype and test quickly, applying your learnings to your designs on a daily basis
• Make data-informed design decisions based on your own research, as well as customer and market insights

SIGNS YOU'RE RIGHT FOR THIS ROLE

• You have designed complex platforms that serve multiple personas and workflows.
• You naturally think visually—when someone shares an idea, you instinctively start sketching and asking questions.
• You can rapidly explore multiple ideas and iterate with speed and precision.
• You are obsessed with the people you design for, immersing yourself in their world through research, podcasts, books, and direct conversations.
• You embrace rigorous design critique because you care about shipping the best possible product.
• You thrive in a high-velocity startup environment where speed, iteration, and ownership are key.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 12+ years of product design experience in fast-paced environments
• A hands-on, extreme ownership mentality for making customers successful through design
• Significant experience in a fast-moving startup or scaleup environment focused on velocity and customer impact
• A portfolio demonstrating impactful product design work, as well as vision and concept cars, from a variety of projects
• Experience with AI-driven UX and machine learning-powered design systems
• Willingness to pitch in to help your teammates and other stakeholders
• Visual thinker who loves to show their work and receive feedback
• Able to see the big picture but know that design is the details

ABOUT 15FIVE
15Five is the holistic performance management company. 15Five equips HR teams with a complete platform solution to improve manager effectiveness, drive high performance and engagement, and increase retention. 15Five’s easy-to-use software, coaching, manager training, and community enables HR leaders to continuously measure engagement and performance, and empower managers to drive change.
At 15Five, we focus on building a diverse team that prioritizes inclusivity and celebrates everyone’s unique identity. We are proud of our thriving hybrid culture that supports a remote-first workplace balanced with distributed office hubs, and annual opportunities for all employees to connect in person. We also offer:
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Flexible Time Off (minimum 3 weeks off every year)- Employer paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Term Life- 401K with 4% match at 6 months of employment- Inclusive Benefits Stipend (to help cover some of the gap on medical needs not covered by traditional benefits)- Up to 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents- 16 paid holidays in 2025- TalkSpace (mental health therapy)- Wellness Coach App (offers meditation and movement classes, courses, workshops, and panels in a live and interactive setting)- Thrive Time (2 hours of time on Friday dedicated to your personal self-care/self-growth/recharge activities)- Monthly reimbursement for internet- Sabbatical Program accessed at 7 Years- We also provide extensive training and development such as strengths discovery and alignment and Manager specific development opportunities
For more information see:Our Mission, Vision, & Values - https://www.15five.com/aboutOur People and Culture - https://www.15five.com/about/careersDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging - https://www.15five.com/deibOur Personal & Professional Development Resources - https://www.15five.com/resources/content-library
Reading over the role description and feeling like you don’t check every box? That’s okay; if you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet all the criteria, please apply—you could be exactly who we are looking for!
15Five follows equitable hiring practices. Our compensation programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented employees who are highly engaged, high performing, and have an exceptional impact on the business and our customers.
The base salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role across all US locations. We benchmark all roles for compensation in ranges relative to the top half of the market of similar tech companies using up-to-date market data. Within the range, individual pay is determined by budget allocated for the role and additional factors, including job-related competencies and skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. The US new hire base salary range for this full-time role is base salary $220,000 - $240,000 + equity + bonus + benefits.
Note that base salary ranges are reviewed each year based on up-to-date market data, and team members who are performing are eligible for a merit increase, budget permitting. 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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