Senior Product Designer

Who you are

• 6+ years designing complex SaaS or B2B products, taking projects from early ideation to launch
• Bachelor’s degree in design or an equivalent field
• End-to-end experience, in terms of taking projects from early ideation to live software, and iterating based on feedback
• A solid portfolio displaying complex professional projects, your process, and the resulting impact
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing, synthesizing findings into actionable improvements
• A track record of designing sophisticated, data-heavy applications, ideally featuring AI-powered tools or geospatial data visualization
• A solid core skillset: UX/UI, interaction design, rapid prototyping, accessibility, and visual design principles. Proficiency in Figma and enterprise design systems
• Ability to work quickly in undefined and ambiguous environments
• Experience with GIS, geospatial data, or remote sensing
• An AI-native mindset, utilizing AI tools for creative ideation, design, or prototype generation
• A track record of taking ownership to communicate and solve complex, systemic problems
• Deep empathy for both end-users and internal stakeholders, expertly balancing usability with business needs
• Experience thriving in growth-focused, highly collaborative team environments
• If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description

What the job involves

• We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to design, prototype, and launch CivGov and Commercial Solutions and define how users interact with and derive insights from Planet’s satellite Earth Observation (EO) data
• In this role, you will bridge the gap between Planet’s platform capabilities and valuable customer outcomes. With a relentless focus on the user, you will define user profiles, establish jobs-to-be-done, and design end-to-end user flows for high-value market opportunities. You will collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to decompose these workflows into scalable, reusable UX building blocks, ultimately crafting cohesive, customer-centric solutions
• Product Design Leadership: Drive the end-to-end design process, from initial discovery and user research to prototyping and high-fidelity execution
• Discovery & Validation: Lead user research and prototype testing to validate high-value use cases within CivGov and Commercial ensuring all development is grounded in validated user needs
• User-Centric Goal Setting: Define clear objectives based on user discovery (e.g., identifying success criteria for a CivGov compliance officer) to drive meaningful outcomes
• Design & Architecture: Architect intuitive interfaces that translate complex geospatial data into actionable insights, establishing reusable interaction patterns and components for Planet’s solutions
• Cross-Functional Strategy: Partner with product and engineering to ensure top-tier design quality; facilitate cross-team collaboration to align on ambiguous problem spaces and bridge the gap between technical capability and customer value
• Design Culture: Actively contribute to building and elevating Planet’s design culture

The application process

• Application Deadline: October 27, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan
• Wellness program and massages
• Flexible time off
• Recognition programs
• Commuter benefits
• Learning and tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Offsites and happy hours
• Volunteering benefits