Senior Product Designer - Web GIS SDK

5w1 month ago

Esri

Redlands, US · Full-time · $112,320 – $176,592

About this role

Join Esri's Product Design team as a Senior Product Designer focused on the Web GIS SDK. You'll help shape cohesive, scalable maps and application components used across the web platform.

You will design thoughtful, production-ready web components and reusable patterns that improve usability, accessibility, and visual consistency across ArcGIS products. Your work directly supports developers and teams building polished, trusted experiences.

You'll partner closely with Product Engineers, Developers, and cross-functional teams, including senior designers and design system partners, to shape component behavior and interaction patterns. Advocacy for accessibility and inclusive design is central to this role.

This position offers the opportunity to strengthen the long-term design quality of Esri's platform. You will contribute to a cohesive, modern design system while refining reusable patterns and establishing scalable component standards.

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing complex, enterprise-grade web applications or design systems, preferably in SaaS or GIS-related domains
Portfolio demonstrating component-based design, systems thinking, and attention to visual and interaction detail
Experience designing for scalability and reuse
Proficiency in Figma and component-based design workflows
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 / Section 508)
Strong collaboration skills and experience partnering closely with engineers
Clear communication skills and the ability to explain design decisions effectively
Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, or a related field

Responsibilities

Design and deliver reusable Web GIS SDK components that balance customer needs, platform standards, and long-term scalability
Contribute to the visual and interaction quality of shared components, ensuring they feel cohesive, modern, and professionally designed across Esri applications
Partner with Product Engineers, Developers, cross-functional teams, senior designers, and design system partners to shape component behavior, interaction patterns, and visual design
Create high-fidelity design specifications, including component states, motion, accessibility requirements, and usage guidance
Contribute to a cohesive, modern design system by refining reusable patterns, applying established design system standards, and identifying opportunities to improve component usability, clarity, and consistency
Advocate for accessibility, usability, and inclusive design through research, testing, and WCAG 2.1 / Section 508 best practices
Clearly communicate design intent, decisions, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting adoption through documentation, demos, and close collaboration with engineering

Benefits

Industry-leading health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families
401(k) and profit-sharing programs
Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave and twelve paid holidays annually
Opportunities for personal and professional growth