Maven - Principal Designer

• 8–10+ years of experience designing digital products, including time operating at a Lead or Principal level • A track record of owning ambiguous, high-impact problems and turning them into clear product direction • Exceptional visual and interaction craft, with a high bar for quality and detail • Strong systems thinking, designing for scale rather than one-off solutions • AI fluency, with experience integrating AI into your workflow to increase speed and/or exploration • Excellent communication and storytelling skills to influence cross-functional partners and leadership • Experience shaping product direction and strategy, not just executing within it • Maven is the home for human expertise on the Internet. We started with practical, professional courses on key skills taught by leading experts in your field. Think: learning AI Product Management from a head of product at OpenAI or an engineering lead at Meta. Our cohort-based model means engagement rates are 80-90% instead of the 5-10% from video-based learning. Over 500 experts use Maven and they earn $40M/year on the platform. • Maven now aims to be the #1 destination for expert creator businesses that include workshops, courses, corporate consulting, 1:1 coaching, and educational products. Today, we're direct to consumer but eventually we'll offer certificate programs, MBA-like programs, and sell directly to businesses. • We’re the industry leaders in a growing segment of the creator economy. As the need to learn AI grows, Maven has become the place to learn valuable skills. As AI takes over more mid-level IC tasks, access to human expertise is ever-more important. We've raised $25 million from Andreessen Horowitz, First Round, and a supportive network of industry angels. Join us to do the best work of your career, and help every professional access the world’s most impressive human experts. • TEAM & CULTURE • TEAM & CULTURE • Design is a strategic partner at Maven. We work closely with founders and cross-functional leaders to shape the roadmap and deeply understand our customers. We move quickly, iterate often, and value people who take ownership and bring strong perspectives. • Our EPD team is small (3 PMs, 3 Designers, 7 Engineers), but highly leveraged. As a Principal Designer, your impact will be felt across the entire product and company—especially as we expand formats, scale the business, and redefine how people learn from experts. • We value people who: • Think like owners and operate with high agency • Care deeply about craft and product quality • Communicate clearly and challenge ideas constructively • Are comfortable with ambiguity and proactive in defining direction • Focus on high-leverage work that drives real impact