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Product Designer

AppLovin, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com . To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others. Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE . Overview

We are looking for a Product Designer to take full ownership of a new product initiative, managing the complete 0-to-1 design lifecycle. This person will be responsible for shaping the design vision, structuring and organizing the design workflow, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to bring the product from concept to launch. This designer will operate as a solo designer in the early stages of the project. Therefore, they must be multidisciplinary - capable of balancing strong product design expertise with strategic thinking, light project management, and a hands-on approach across different design domains (brand, marketing, UX research, and visual communication). This role requires a designer who can represent the design discipline at a project level, maintaining a high bar for visual quality and user experience, while effectively communicating with PMs, engineers, and executives. The ideal candidate is confident yet humble, understanding that while they’ll lead the design workstream, they remain part of a broader organizational design culture. Key Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end design initiatives, from problem definition and discovery to final product delivery. Plan, prioritize, and structure design tasks and activities in collaboration with PMs and other stakeholders. Contribute to product strategy through visual storytelling, prototyping, and user-centric thinking. Being able to cover marketing, brand, and research functions to ensure consistency and coherence across touchpoints. Represent the design discipline in cross-functional discussions, ensuring design excellence throughout the process. Maintain hands-on involvement in both conceptual and executional phases. Required Experience

Proven experience leading 0-to-1 product launches, ideally as the main or solo designer on early-stage projects or successful startups. Strong project management mindset, able to plan, prioritize, and communicate effectively without overlapping with PM responsibilities. Experience working on B2B or consumer-facing platforms with a multimedia or social Background in or exposure to companies with strong visual and interactive standards. Demonstrated ability to combine strategic thinking with high-quality visual design execution. Excellent visual and interaction design skills. Strong conceptual and analytical thinking, with the ability to connect design work to measurable impact. Excellent communication and collaboration skills - able to represent design across multiple disciplines. Ability to work autonomously while keeping alignment with broader company goals. Hands-on attitude with comfort across UX, visual, motion, and brand design. Previous experience mentoring or guiding other designers is a plus. Location

Preferred: United States (any major hub). The candidate must be open to medium-to-long term relocation to Singapore and subsequent travel as needed. AppLovin has become aware of a scam targeting jobseekers with fake “app optimization” and similar roles. We do not ask our candidates to download apps or make any form of payment(s). AppLovin works with applicants through our Careers page and applovin.com email addresses. If you are contacted through other unofficial channels (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) or asked to download an app or make a payment, these contacts are not legitimate. Confirm the information here and contact us directly with any questions. AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here . If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at accommodations@applovin.com. AppLovin will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in California, learn more here . To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. Interested in building your career at AppLovin? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree Select... Select... LinkedIn Profile * Have you worked at AppLovin or any of its affiliates before? Select... Are you legally authorized to work in the country in which you are applying? Select... Do you now or will you in the future need sponsorship for employment visa status in the country in which you are applying? Select... Voluntary Self-Identification

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