Product Designer
Contentful, Denver, CO, United States
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Product Designer to create experiences for Contentful’s AI Translations product, with a focus on marketing and editor customers. This person will end-to-end design flows that enable customers to manage and scale content across languages and markets. In this role, you will own design from discovery and research through execution and delivery, shaping the future of Contentful, in collaboration with cross‑functional partners. You’ll help translate ambiguous problems into clear, usable solutions that meaningfully improve how customers work.
What you’ll do
Execute high‑fidelity designs that bring requirements from concept to deliverable
Create blue‑sky design prototypes that inform how we approach customer experience solutions, leveraging both traditional (Figma) and AI tools (Loveable, Codex or Claude)
Explore solutions from multiple angles with the customer’s perspective in mind; create user flows and journeys to show your approach
Collaborate via workshops on shaping requirements to support business goals and customer needs
Conduct primary research including user interviews, usability testing and competitive analysis that deepens the team’s understanding of our customers
Leverage Contentful’s open‑source design system, Forma 36, to ensure consistency across product surfaces
Participate in product designer peer mentorship opportunities like critiques and share‑outs to ensure your own growth and continuously raise our quality bar
Participate in daily agile, cross‑functional ceremonies so that you are pulling in the same direction as your engineering and product management partners
Help shape team goals and ensure that delivery work is aligned with business strategy
Represent customer needs, especially developer customer needs, through your work and via conversations with your team
Share work broadly to facilitate alignment across teams and with business stakeholders
What you need to be successful
3+ years of product design experience
Strong systems thinking that enables you to design for complex scenarios
Expertise conducting primary research and discovery, especially customer interviews and usability testing
Progressive mindset around AI, eager to experiment, oriented toward possibilities
Ability to help shape requirements based on customer needs
Experience delivering high‑quality, production‑ready designs based on an existing design system and accessibility standards
A portfolio of design work showcasing your process and craft experience
Comfortable working with a global company with offices in US and EU
Strong communication skills and confidence in communicating with design peers, cross‑functional partners and stakeholders
B2B SaaS experience is a plus
What's in it for you
Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
Full‑time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
Comprehensive healthcare package covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees and 85% of costs for your dependents
Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family
Work‑life balance and personal time: generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, compassion, education and volunteer days
Company‑paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family
Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
Enjoy a full range of virtual and in‑person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities
An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
A monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
New‑hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees
Legal and Compensation Position is eligible for equity awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s equity plans. The salary range in Colorado is $119,000 – $161,000. The salary range displayed is specifically for candidates who will work or reside in Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, and certain degrees and certifications (e.g., JD/technology).
Employment Eligibility This role will need to be conducted in a state in which we are currently registered to do business. In addition, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
EEO Statement Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. We strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.
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What you’ll do
Execute high‑fidelity designs that bring requirements from concept to deliverable
Create blue‑sky design prototypes that inform how we approach customer experience solutions, leveraging both traditional (Figma) and AI tools (Loveable, Codex or Claude)
Explore solutions from multiple angles with the customer’s perspective in mind; create user flows and journeys to show your approach
Collaborate via workshops on shaping requirements to support business goals and customer needs
Conduct primary research including user interviews, usability testing and competitive analysis that deepens the team’s understanding of our customers
Leverage Contentful’s open‑source design system, Forma 36, to ensure consistency across product surfaces
Participate in product designer peer mentorship opportunities like critiques and share‑outs to ensure your own growth and continuously raise our quality bar
Participate in daily agile, cross‑functional ceremonies so that you are pulling in the same direction as your engineering and product management partners
Help shape team goals and ensure that delivery work is aligned with business strategy
Represent customer needs, especially developer customer needs, through your work and via conversations with your team
Share work broadly to facilitate alignment across teams and with business stakeholders
What you need to be successful
3+ years of product design experience
Strong systems thinking that enables you to design for complex scenarios
Expertise conducting primary research and discovery, especially customer interviews and usability testing
Progressive mindset around AI, eager to experiment, oriented toward possibilities
Ability to help shape requirements based on customer needs
Experience delivering high‑quality, production‑ready designs based on an existing design system and accessibility standards
A portfolio of design work showcasing your process and craft experience
Comfortable working with a global company with offices in US and EU
Strong communication skills and confidence in communicating with design peers, cross‑functional partners and stakeholders
B2B SaaS experience is a plus
What's in it for you
Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
Full‑time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
Comprehensive healthcare package covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees and 85% of costs for your dependents
Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family
Work‑life balance and personal time: generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, compassion, education and volunteer days
Company‑paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family
Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
Enjoy a full range of virtual and in‑person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities
An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
A monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
New‑hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees
Legal and Compensation Position is eligible for equity awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s equity plans. The salary range in Colorado is $119,000 – $161,000. The salary range displayed is specifically for candidates who will work or reside in Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, and certain degrees and certifications (e.g., JD/technology).
Employment Eligibility This role will need to be conducted in a state in which we are currently registered to do business. In addition, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
EEO Statement Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. We strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.
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