Principal Product Designer - SlideShare

About The Company :

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products : Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It’s through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees – in partnership with their manager – can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for “GRIT”. The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long term goals. At Scribd, we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here’s what that means for you : we’re looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve G oals, achieve R esults within their job responsibilities, contribute I nnovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader T eam through collaboration and attitude.

About the team & role

Slideshare is evolving fast, grounded in a refreshed brand and mission, and guided by a clear multi-year strategy to modernize discovery, elevate the core experience, and grow the business. We’re hiring a Principal Product Designer to lead design on Slideshare—a senior partner to Product, Research, Analytics, and Engineering who sets the vision, raises the bar for quality, and mentors a small team of designers to create meaningful impact.

What you’ll do

Lead vision and strategy —set the north star and near-term bets with pillar leads and partners, turning long-term vision into testable hypotheses and iterative projects.

Uplevel quality —establish patterns, systems, and team rituals that raise craft across Slideshare and keep the experience cohesive, accessible, and performant.

Mentor and multiply —coach senior / junior designers, modeling crisp decision-making, and upleveling interaction and visual polish.

Turn ideas into evidence —prototype, run focused studies with UXR, and partner with Analytics to quantify impact.

Align across brands —work with design counterparts across brands to avoid design debt, share components where sensible, and keep AI surfaces coherent.

Communicate with influence —drive crisp narratives, reviews, and decision docs that create alignment and momentum at the org level.

What we’re looking for

10+ years in product design. Experience with principal-level scope , from zero-to-one strategy through high-fidelity execution and launch.

A portfolio that shows systems thinking, interaction depth, visual excellence , and measurable outcomes.

Strength in problem framing and critical thinking —you connect insights to strategy and strategy to shipped, validated work.

Track record mentoring senior ICs and leading through influence across Executive Leadership, as well as Product, Engineering, and Research.

Fluency with research methods and product analytics —you use data and judgment to move fast without losing confidence.

Mastery of Figma and modern prototyping tools. Comfortable with motion, micro-interactions, AI prototyping, and design documentation.

Familiarity with AI-assisted creation / recommendation patterns.

Experience with UGC / creator ecosystems , search / SEO, or marketplace dynamics is a nice to have.

Who you are

A visionary and collaborative designer who pushes beyond precedent and builds the north star with partners—not in a vacuum.

A systems thinker who can zoom from ambiguous problem framing to clear narratives and polished UI.

Evidence-driven and user-centered —you partner with UXR and Analytics to measure outcomes and iterate with clear goals in mind.

A multiplier —you raise the bar through critique, design standards, a collaborative working style, and effective mentorship.

An excellent communicator who creates clarity, influences cross-functionally, and builds shared ownership.

A collaborative leader who understands that great ideas can come from anywhere.

How we work

We value openness, experimentation, and craft. We write things down, review work early, and optimize for outcomes over output. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, and the support to do the best work of your career.

At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States. In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $150,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $250,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $150,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $237,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].

In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $168,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $222,500 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Working at Scribd, inc.

Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you?

Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance :

United States :

Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.

Canada :

Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver

Mexico : Mexico City

Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing at Scribd

• Benefits / perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.

Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical / Dental / Vision) : 100% paid for employees

12 weeks paid parental leave

Short-term / long-term disability plans

401k / RSP matching

Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories

Learning & Development allowance

Learning & Development programs

Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.

Mental Health support & resources

Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products

Referral Bonuses

Book Benefit

Sabbaticals

Company-wide events

Team engagement budgets

Vacation & Personal Days

Paid Holidays (+ winter break)

Flexible Sick Time

Volunteer Day

Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Access to AI Tools : We provide free access to best-in-class AI tools, empowering you to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate bold innovation.

Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.linkedin.com / company / scribd / life

We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations@scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process.

Scribd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.

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