Product Designer, Platform

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, and The Netherlands.

About the Role: 

The design team at Planet is looking for a strong product designer to lead efforts building Planet's customer platform experience. As a product designer you’ll be responsible for end to end execution while being a strong advocate for both users and those impacted by the software you design. You’ll work incrementally with engineering and product on hard problems while keeping an eye on the big picture to bring product vision through to production. Plus, you’ll get a chance to work on impactful problems, in a rapidly evolving industry, that require truly novel design solutions.
This role will work closely with our customer experience team designing solutions for delivering Planet’s data products to our customers.

This role will report to the Design Manager in the US.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Gathering customer feedback and conducting user interviews in collaboration with product partners 
• Develop a confident path in bringing human-centered design to the hyperspectral mission; advocate for design, and lead with design artifacts in every conversation
• Create UX and UI solutions for a global customer base
• Partner closely with UX Research and Design Leadership to be able to scale our team’s work, and keep learning about our customers 
• Facilitate workshops with product and engineering partners
• Draft information flows, wireframes, illustrate high fidelity screens and prototypes
• Partner with product management and development teams to ensure that the design work meets the highest quality standards
• Be a part of building design culture at Planet

What You Bring:

• Several years of professional experience designing complex digital products - especially bringing new products to market
• A portfolio demonstrating examples of professional projects: the results and how you got there
• End to end design experience: You’ve taken projects from early ideation to live software, gathered feedback and improved upon previous iterations -- you don’t need to be an expert in everything, but you’re well rounded and familiar with all design phases (early ideation, UX, information architecture, prototyping, hand off with development etc)
• A problem solver: you are a proactive contributor, productive communicator, and feel ownership in your team's success
• A strong degree of empathy for others (both end users and co-workers)
• A learning mindset and resilience -- you are able to apply your creative skills to overcome roadblocks and challenges
• A flexible approach: you apply principles over process and can adjust situational
• A history of positive influence on design & design culture at other companies

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Previous experience with hyperspectral data, GIS, geospatial data and/or remote sensing -- even if it’s only tangential
• Experience designing for technical, SaaS and/or B2B products
• Experience working with Figma
• Growth mindset

Benefits While Working at Planet:

• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices
• Flexible Time Off
• Recognition Programs
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Offsites and Happy Hours
• Volunteering Benefits

Some Press About Us: 

Our CEO, Will Marshall featured on TED and featured in a Planet Blog

“Planet: Bringing Space Back Down to Earth”

Tiny, privately owned satellites are changing how we view the Earth features in NBC News

“Planet And Rocket Lab Create Mission Patch To Honor Women In Aerospace” —Planet Blog

Why we care so much about Belonging. 

We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. 

EEO statement:

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Accommodations:

Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the interview process, please call Planet's front office at 669-214-9404 or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.

Compensation (only applicable for Colorado applicants):

The base pay range targeted for this position in Colorado is: $93,600 - $156,600. This role is eligible for equity.

The actual offer, including the compensation package, is determined based on multiple factors, including experience, location, and other business considerations.

Planet is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are not able to work from a state where Planet is registered, you will not be eligible for employment.

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