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01·Open role
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Salary range
- $165k–210k/yr
- Posted
- Yesterday
- Applicants
- 42 so far
02·Overview
About the opportunity
Linear is looking for a senior product designer to shape the visual language and product experience of what we're building. You'll partner closely with engineering, product, and research to ship work that feels considered, honest, and effortless to use.
You'll own the design of core surfaces from initial exploration through pixel-perfect ship. Expect to prototype in code where useful, run your own research, and be the highest-bar reviewer on your team.
03·What you'll do
Your responsibilities
- 01
Own the design of major surfaces from concept to shipped.
- 02
Partner with PMs and engineers to define what to build and why.
- 03
Contribute to and evolve our design system.
- 04
Run user research to inform decisions and validate assumptions.
- 05
Present work regularly to the whole company, including executives.
- 06
Set the bar for craft — and raise it for others through review.
04·Requirements
What we're looking for
Senior+ years of product design experience at a modern software company.
A portfolio showing shipped work at scale — not just concepts.
Strong systems thinking; comfort with Figma and component APIs.
Comfort presenting work and defending decisions.
Excellent written communication — you can write a spec.
05·Bonus
Nice to have
- Motion or 3D experience.
- Front-end coding fluency.
- Prior work at an early-stage company.
06·Tech stack
Tools you'll live in
Day-to-day toolchain — no proprietary lock-in, all industry-standard.
FigmaFigJamFramerDesign SystemsB2B SaaS
Primary — used daily
07·Perks & benefits
What comes with the role
Competitive comp
Salary + meaningful equity
Fully remote
Work from any timezone
Best-in-class insurance
Medical, dental, vision
Wellness & learning
$2K/yr stipends
5 weeks PTO
+ paid parental leave
Home office budget
$3K one-time + monthly
08·Team
Who you'll work with
Team size
8 people
Reports to
Head of Design
Timezone overlap
≥ 4h with PST
Peers include
3 senior ICs, 1 EM
09·Compensation
How the offer is structured
Total comp range shown on the sidebar — this is how it breaks down.
- Base salary
- $140k–$179k
- Equity
- $17k–$21k
- Perf. bonus
- $8k–$11k
Paid monthly · reviewed yearly
4-yr vest · 1-yr cliff
Target 100% attainment
10·A typical day
What a workday looks like
Not a script — but a fair sketch of how the good days go.
- 09:00
Async stand-up
Skim overnight PRs and Linear updates. Post priorities for the day.
- 10:30
Deep work block
Ship the meaningful thing — flows, prototypes, or specs. Notifications off.
- 13:30
Design critique
Present WIP, gather structured feedback, or review a peer's work.
- 15:30
Cross-functional sync
Pair with PM + eng on scope, edge cases, and rollout plan.
- 17:00
Wrap + docs
Write up decisions, publish new components, hand off cleanly for async.
11·Hiring process
How we'll get to know each other
- 01
Application review
Within 3 daysWe read every application in full. If there's a fit, we'll reach out to schedule a call.
- 02
Intro conversation
30 minutesA call with a hiring manager to learn about you, share more about the role, and answer questions.
- 03
Working session
60–90 minutesA practical exercise or portfolio review focused on the kind of work you'll actually do here.
- 04
Team meets
2–3 conversationsChats with future teammates to explore how we'd work together day to day.
- 05
Offer
Within 1 weekWe aim to move quickly. If we're excited about you, we'll say so — and back it up with a strong offer.
12·Role FAQs
Common questions, up front
- 01
Is relocation supported?
Yes — full package plus a 3-month serviced apartment in San Francisco. Remote hires stay put.
- 02
Do you sponsor visas?
Yes, for senior roles in our supported jurisdictions. Timelines vary — we're happy to walk through options on the first call.
- 03
What does the offer include?
Base + equity + performance bonus (see breakdown above). Fully covered health, dental, and vision from day one.
- 04
When do I start?
We're flexible — the ideal start is within 8 weeks of signing, but we can accommodate longer notice periods.
13·Ready?
Apply for Senior Product Designer
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