At Elastic, we see endless possibility in a world of endless data. And we use the power of search to help people and organizations turn that possibility into results. Elastic is the leading platform for search-powered solutions. With solutions in Enterprise Search, Observability, and Security, we help improve customer and employee search experiences, keep critical applications running smoothly, and protect against cyber threats. Elastic enables organizations worldwide to use the power of Elastic, including Netflix, Uber, BBC, Microsoft, and thousands of others.

Elastic was built on a foundation of being free and open, which trickles down to how we work. We’re a distributed organization and have been from the beginning. Being distributed isn’t just a way of doing business—it’s a mentality that is at the core of our culture.

Our team is seeking a passionate Principal Visual designer to build and maintain a strong visual system for our website, mobile, and digital interfaces, while carefully considering how both interaction and visual design impact the overall web experience.

In our collaborative UX and brand environment, you’ll use your skills in interaction design, user interface design, visual design, and illustration to build polished, well-documented visual experiences. Come join our distributed team of creatives and help us build a fun, spirited, and memorable website.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Web/UI – Build and iterate on user interface, interactions, and visual designs through collaboration with UX designers
• Understand standard processes, accessibility, and design principles, and be able to clearly articulate design decisions
• Collaborate with UX team to turn wireframes and concepts into compelling, beautifully-crafted experiences
• Visual Design – Lead visual design direction of the Elastic’s corporate website and make recommendations for aesthetics when ambiguity arises; provide thoughtful design critiques
• Design System – Create a scalable design library using Figma and other tools for the UX team, and collaborate with UX designers on the use of design system components
• Assist in QA to identify, document, and verify design bug fixes
• Data visualization – You will design with a distinct point of view and a solid understanding of the techniques and needs of data visualization.

What You Will Bring:

• 8+ years of working as part of design teams at creative agencies or in-house. This is not an entry-level or associate role.
• Illustration! Illustration! Illustration! You have strong illustrative skills. Concept sketches are a must when working with our content team and partners. Icons? No problem, you’ve been there and done that.
• You can use illustration and animation in product UI design – knowing when and how to incorporate them to enhance, not hinder, the user experience
• Expert at Figma and Illustrator, or other tools to maintain the design system and library
• Prototyping skills – To optimally communicate interactive design
• In addition to a passion for UI and visual design, you should have a deep understanding of how it relates and interconnects with the overall UX process (although you will work with UX designers).
• Experience in bringing research into the user interface and visual design process, and making data-informed decisions
• Strong portfolio with examples of web UI, design systems, and web asset creation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate optimally in small and large groups and defend your design decisions
• Stay current with the latest design and technology trends across the web, desktop, and mobile platforms, and adopt modern techniques as appropriate
• Ability to uphold responsiveness and collaboration in a remote environment. You are an organized self-starter with strong communication skills. Being part of a distributed team requires proactive communication and sometimes even oversharing.

Bonus:

• Prior experience working in the technology industry
• Prototyping skills – To effectively communicate interactive design

Additional Information – We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Double your charitable giving – We match donations 1:1 up to $1500 USD (or local currency equivalent)
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love.
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

The typical starting Total Cash Compensation range for new hires in this role is between $128,100 and $176,200, which consists of a Base Salary or a Base Salary plus a Target Commission, depending on the specific role. The Base Salary offered may vary depending on factors including skills and experience.

Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic’s equity plan as well as a range of health & wellbeing, retirement savings, and other benefits within a holistic total rewards offering.

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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