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Skydio

Staff Product Designer

Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Home office stipend
Stock options
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Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.

About the role:

As a Product Designer you will research, prototype, design and ship web and mobile applications that unlock Skydio hardware’s potential across a wide array of inspection, industrial, construction, public safety and defense use cases. You will work directly with the Sr. Director of Product Design, Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers to understand our customers' most pressing needs and build incredible cross-platform experiences.

Location: This is an office-based position that requires 3 days/week onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA. We offer relocation assistance if needed.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Lead the design process for core and new functionality for Skydio Cloud and/or Android based Ground Control Stations. These include:
    • Media Management
    • Fleet Management
    • Inspection & Mapping
    • Data Visualization
    • Annotation and Records Tools
    • Remote Operation
    • In-Flight Experience
    • AI Driven Missions
  • Go on-site with customers to deeply understand their needs, use cases and work with Product Managers and Engineers to build incredible new AI based tools that customers love
  • Lead other designers, engineers and marketers to build out the Skydio Design Language across our Cloud, Mobile, and Marketing experiences. Discover, design and document new components, modules, visual styles and treatments that will create a toolbox for ALL designers to build more efficiently and cohesively
  • Provide mockups, user flows, pixel-perfect designs in Figma, or write HTML/CSS directly to drive the design process for engineers, while communicating design goals to PMs and Executives
  • Bring your insights and experience to improve production and processes around the design org

What makes you a good fit:

  • Proven track record of delivering effective design to consumer and/or enterprise customers 
  • A portfolio that clearly defines your contributions shipping cloud products in multiple disciplines within design including:
    • Robotics Controls
    • Avionics
    • Photo management
    • Data or Fleet Management
    • Geospatial Analysis or Mapping
    • 3D Web Tools
    • Video Review Workflows
    • Remote Hardware Sensing (cameras, robotics, aviation)
  • Solid understanding of design systems that span mobile, web and marketing
  • Strong examples of beautiful data, visualization, 3d, and table layout and visual design

Nice-to-haves:

  • Familiarity with 3D for Web (WebGL, Cesium, ThreeJS)
  • Familiarity with Android-based HIG and Mobile Design Patterns
  • Some front-end coding ability in HTML/CSS/Javascript
  • Familiarity with Front-end design libraries like Ant, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
  • Familiarity with 3D Animation tools like Cinema4D, Blender, Maya and After Effects

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $270,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. This range includes multiple levels and is dependent on final leveling.

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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Questions & answers for this position
  • What is the type of contract for this position?
    The contract for this position is a Full-time contract
  • Is telecommuting possible for this position?
    Yes, telecommuting is possible for this position
About Skydio
Skydio Autonomous Drones for business, public safety and creative endeavors.
Website
Industry
Artificial Intelligence, Drone Management
Founded
2014
Size
251-1K employees

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