United States onlyThe Role:
Minted is seeking a Lead UX Designer to spearhead the design of innovative user experiences centered around Artificial Intelligence (AI) within our digital products. The UX team partners extensively with Product, Engineering, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Brand and Creative teams to support the Product organization's roadmap and define Minted’s future capabilities. We approach each project as an opportunity to exceed our customer and artist expectations—designing the right experiences, at the right time, the right way.
You will:
- Explore and design ways generative AI can augment artwork and enable new forms of customer self-expression on the Minted platform.
- Maintain an active and evolving connection to the needs of our customers and artists
- Advocate for new or enhanced features and functionality across the breadth of the user journey
- Lead with “How Might We,” defaulting to curiosity and teaching junior designers to do the same
- Build trust and influence for the UX team throughout the organization by helping leaders make great decisions
- Advocate for the solutions you believe in with passion, rigor, and pride
- Collaborate smartly and generously with partners, both owning your expertise and soliciting feedback
- Operate within a lean/agile development process that allows us to launch and learn quickly
You are:
- Experienced in translating desktop designs to mobile and vice versa
- Aware of the important tradeoffs to consider in various responsive design scenarios
- An expert communicator with experience building stakeholder alignment, outlining tradeoffs, and connecting decisions to research and company goals
- Experienced in balancing multiple projects at various stages of the development process
- Equally at home executing tactical work or contributing to strategy
You have:
- Familiarity with the core capabilities and constraints of contemporary generative AI models, particularly those for image creation and manipulation.
- Confidence in the quality of your craft and your ability to execute
- Well-honed instincts for how to set users up for success in different contexts
- A habit of looking for the bigger picture, building a vision for how each UX project feeds into the larger user journey
- An appreciation for art and design, recognizing their ability to enrich lives
- Experience leading mobile-first and responsive design is a plus
- Experience in e-commerce or double-sided marketplaces is a plus
Compensation:
The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.
Geo Base Full Salary Range 2 - Includes CO, IL, MA, MD, NJ, OR, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA - $62.56 - $82.11
Geo Base Full Salary Range 3 - Includes AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, NH, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, WI, WV, WY- $57.41 - $75.34
Rates will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Leave
- Friends and Family Discount
- Access to employee perks portal
About Minted:
Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.
We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.
At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.
Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.
Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.
How Our Process Works:
Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.
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