Staff Product Designer

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If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

About the Team & Your Impact

BetterUp is pioneering human transformation at scale—and design plays a central role in that mission. We’re evolving from a suite of products to an intelligent, adaptive platform that powers transformative experiences for individuals and organizations worldwide.

As a Staff Product Designer, you’ll shape the next generation of BetterUp’s platform and design language. You’ll set the vision for how our ecosystem of products, tools, and experiences come together seamlessly, balancing deep user empathy with system-level thinking.

You’ll work closely with product, research, engineering, and cross-functional design leaders to define the north star for our experience architecture, mentor senior designers, and ensure our design system continues to evolve with elegance and

rigor.

You’ll also have the opportunity to lead and develop a small team of designers while influencing design quality and strategy across the broader organization.

What You'll Do

• Drive the design vision and strategy for cross-product experiences that serve diverse users and customers at scale.

• Lead end-to-end design for complex systems and user journeys that span multiple product surfaces.

• Partner with senior product, research, and engineering leaders to shape product direction and long-term roadmaps.

• Translate abstract problems into clear frameworks and design principles that guide teams toward cohesive outcomes.

• Advance our design system to enable flexibility, consistency, and innovation across BetterUp’s ecosystem.

• Mentor and elevate designers through feedback, critique, and hands-on guidance—building a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

• Model thoughtful leadership by balancing business goals, user impact, and design craft.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of product design experience with deep expertise in system-level design, platform thinking, and multi-surface experiences.

• Proven success leading design strategy and execution for high-impact, high-complexity initiatives.

• A portfolio showcasing visionary work that balances clarity, craft, and strategic insight.

• Demonstrated ability to influence product direction at a senior leadership level.

• Experience mentoring and leading other designers, fostering both autonomy and alignment.

• Mastery in information architecture, interaction design, and visual systems thinking.

• Exceptional communication skills and a track record of uniting stakeholders around a shared vision.

You'll Thrive Here If You

• See design as a system of relationships—between people, products, and purpose.

• Love simplifying complexity through structure, empathy, and storytelling.

• Bring both strategic depth and hands-on excellence to every problem.

• Navigate ambiguity with curiosity, clarity, and conviction.

• Care deeply about human growth and helping people live with more clarity, purpose, and passion.

AI at BetterUp

Our team thrives at the intersection of human expertise and AI capability. As an AI-forward company, adaptation and continuous learning are part of our daily work. We're looking for teammates who are excited to evolve alongside technology – people who experiment boldly, share their discoveries openly, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work. These professionals thoughtfully integrate AI into their work to deliver exceptional results while maintaining the human judgment and creativity that drives real innovation. During our interview process, you’ll have opportunities to showcase how you harness AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact.

As a Staff Product Designer, you’ll:

• Anticipate industry-shifting AI capabilities and position BetterUp to leverage them ahead of competitors in how we design and build product experiences.

• Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation initiatives within the Design org that span multiple functions and product surfaces.

• Drive technical vision for how AI will reshape product capabilities and development practices over 3–5 year horizons.

• Build AI research and experimentation programs that discover breakthrough design applications before they become industry standard.

• Mentor senior leaders and peers on AI strategy, helping them think critically about emerging technologies and their implications for design craft.

During our interview process, you’ll have opportunities to showcase how you harness AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. We encourage all candidates to share examples of how they’ve used AI tools in their work—whether Figma plugins, generative design tools, or AI-powered user research analysis.

Benefits:

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community.

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Per year:

  • All federal/statutory holidays observed

  • 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)

  • 5 Volunteer Days to give back

  • Learning and Development stipend

  • Company wide Summer & Winter breaks

• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future.

The base salary range for this role is as follows:

New York City and San Francisco: $220,000 - $276,000

Austin and Arlington: $198,000 - $248,000

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