Lead Product Designer

Jama Software

. Lead design efforts across multiple product areas, balancing customer needs, technical constraints, and business goals .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive UX design experience with a focus on business software applications, showcasing mastery of design principles and practices. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring designers, and ensuring design quality and consistency across products.

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UX Design ExperienceFigma ProficiencyCross-Functional CollaborationSystems ThinkingUsability Testing

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Hard Skills

UX Design PrinciplesPrototypingSketchingIdeationDesign System Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

FigmaJiraPendo

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA in Graphic DesignHCIInteraction Design

Industry Keywords

Business Software ApplicationsUser ExperienceDesign QualityWCAG 2.2 AA ConformityCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design efforts across multiple product areas, balancing customer needs, technical constraints, and business goals
Translate complex workflows into intuitive experiences through concepts, flows, prototypes, and refined design deliverables
Break down strategic initiatives into actionable, incremental design steps
Serve as design lead for cross-functional squads, driving rituals, facilitating alignment, and ensuring design quality
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders on roadmaps, problem spaces, and prioritization
Represent design in strategic discussions and advocate for user experience
Guide effective use and evolution of the design system, including components, patterns, and documentation
Ensure consistency, scalability, WCAG 2.2 AA conformity, and craft excellence across the product suite
Lead customer discovery, research synthesis, discovery explorations, and usability testing
Mentor Product Designers and Senior Product Designers through feedback, coaching, and craft guidance
Contribute to design reviews and share knowledge, tools, and methods
Report to the Senior Director of Product Design

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-15+ years of UX design experience, including substantial work on business software applications; brand or consumer-only experience is not sufficient
BS/BA (or equivalent experience) in graphic design, interaction design, HCI, new media, or a related field
Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering teams in a fast-paced software environment
Strong systems thinking and ability to design for complex, multi-step workflows
Mastery of UX design principles and modern product design practices
High proficiency with Figma, Jira, Pendo, and related software
Exceptional communication skills and ability to articulate design decisions clearly to diverse audiences
Strong sketching, ideation, and rapid prototyping abilities
Portfolio showcasing high-quality UX work, strong craft, and clear problem-solving
Unrestricted right to work in the United States
Residence in eligible states
E-Verify and Form I-9 requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Virtual first and culturally diverse work environment spanning 8 countries
Ambitious and fun work with a chance to define distinct, company-shaping tangible contributions
Flexible time off and leave programs
Quarterly $75 wellness reimbursement
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Pre-tax savings accounts
Generous 401(k) employer match
6+ weeks of paid parental leave
LinkedIn Learning subscription
Emphasis on learning and development at all levels