Headspace - Principal Product Designer
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Requirements
• 8+ years of experience designing thoughtful, human-centered products—ideally with exposure to emerging technologies or innovative problem spaces. • Exceptional visual design expertise with a strong portfolio showcasing high-impact, polished designs and a deep understanding of motion design principles. • Demonstrated AI fluency , actively uses AI tools (e.g. Claude, Figma Make, Cursor, generative prototyping tools, LLM-assisted research workflows) to accelerate and elevate design work, and can design AI-powered product experiences that feel natural, trustworthy, and human-centered. • Strong knowledge of iOS and Android patterns, behaviors, and interface design standards. • Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools to create and communicate complex design ideas with clarity. • Experience designing interfaces for digital products, with a focus on crafting seamless, engaging, and accessible experiences. • A curious, strategic mindset with the ability to break down ambiguous challenges into actionable design solutions. • Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and clarify how design decisions align with broader team and company goals. • Proven ability to mentor, inspire, and cultivate a culture of design excellence while promoting a growth-oriented mindset. • 2+ years working in emerging technologies, AI-driven experiences, or other innovative product spaces. • Demonstrated design research competency , experience independently planning and executing generative and evaluative research methods (user interviews, usability testing, diary studies, concept testing) and translating findings into product-shaping insights is highly preferred. • Proven ability to lead engaging workshops and foster creativity across interdisciplinary teams. • Skilled in motion design and interaction design, creating dynamic and seamless user experiences. • Strong ability to explore, iterate, and refine ideas through prototyping, user testing, and experimentation. • Experience contributing to or working within design systems to ensure consistency and scalability. • Experience in healthcare or digital health is a plus, particularly where design work touched health behavior change, sensitive member journeys, or collaboration with clinical teams. • Location: • We are currently hiring this role remotely in the US and Hybrid for San Francisco (SF). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.For candidates with a primary residence in the greater SF area, this role will follow our hybrid model. You’ll work 3 days per week from our office, allowing for impactful in-office collaboration and connection, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week. Your recruiter will share more details about our hybrid model. • We are currently hiring this role remotely in the US and Hybrid for San Francisco (SF). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.
Responsibilities
• Lead design strategy and execution for Headspace's most complex product areas , setting a high bar for interaction quality, visual craft, and member experience across consumer and B2B surfaces. • Define and drive design vision across multi-quarter workstreams, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and Clinical teams to ensure design thinking is embedded early and often in the product lifecycle. • Influence roadmap decisions and product strategy with evidence-based design rationale, representing the design perspective in cross-functional planning conversations. • Lead and conduct design research including generative studies, contextual inquiry, concept testing, and usability evaluations, to deeply understand member needs, behaviors, and mental models. • Partner with dedicated Research team members to define research agendas for your workstreams, and operate independently when research support is not available. • Bring AI fluency to every stage of the design process , using AI-powered tools for prototyping, research synthesis, and rapid iteration to accelerate and elevate the quality of design work. • Mentor and elevate designers across levels , leading critique, sharing craft expertise in both design execution and research practice, and creating the conditions for others to do the best work of their careers.
Benefits
• The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000-$230,000 + equity + benefits. • $180,000-$230,000 • Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location, and reflect the lowest to highest geographic markets where we are hiring for this role within the United States. Within this range, individual compensation is determined by a candidate’s location as well as a range of factors including but not limited to: unique relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details on the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. • At Headspace, base salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, generous parental leave, and more. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process. • Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support. We combine evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions of members around the world get support that’s effective, personalized, and truly accessible whenever and wherever they need it. • At Headspace, our values aren’t just what we believe, they’re how we work, grow, and make an impact together. We live them daily: Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage. These values shape our decisions, guide our collaborations, and define our culture. They’re our shared commitment to building a more connected, human-centered team—one that’s redefining how mental health care supports people today and for generations to come. • Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage. • A mission that matters—with impact you can see and feel • A culture that’s collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in our values • The chance to shape what mental health care looks like next • Competitive pay and benefits that support your whole self • How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: • Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
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