Used Tools & Technologies
Not specified
Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Security @ 4
Hiring @ 4
Communication @ 4
Mentoring @ 4
Product Management @ 4
Figma @ 6
Compliance @ 4
AI @ 4
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems.
Role overview
As a Staff Product Designer, you’ll lead design for cross-cutting platform experiences — the foundational elements that touch every workflow regardless of stage. This project-based role starts with Knowledge Graph and focuses on solving persistent problems that span organizational boundaries and require a holistic view of the product. You will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, and designers across stages to translate ambiguity into clear direction, define solutions, and ship work that improves the experience for developers and DevSecOps teams. Staff designers also contribute to the Pajamas Design System and mentor other designers.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design for cross-cutting platform features and workflows that impact users across the product.
- Define tactical deliverables for immediate user problems and strategic outputs aligned with long-term platform vision.
- Coordinate across multiple groups to align on platform-level experiences; work closely with Product Managers and Engineering Managers to shape priorities and scope MVCs.
- Maintain design intent through development and raise the quality bar via interaction design, visual design, and systems thinking.
- Contribute to the Pajamas design system by identifying reusable patterns, proposing components, and ensuring adherence to system standards.
- Mentor Product Designers and Senior Product Designers via pairing, design critiques, and knowledge sharing; help onboard new team members.
- Ground work in research: conduct usability studies, competitor evaluations, and formative research; collaborate with UX Research on problem validation and incorporate insights.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to lead design on complex, ambiguous projects requiring significant cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong portfolio showing end-to-end product design work from problem framing through shipped solutions.
- Experience mentoring designers and elevating team craft.
- Proficiency with Figma and prototyping tools.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to present work, articulate rationale, and facilitate alignment.
- Experience collaborating closely with Product Management and Engineering.
- Systems thinking and experience contributing to or working with design systems.
- Familiarity with developer tools, DevSecOps, or technical B2B products is a plus.
- Experience working in remote, distributed teams.
Locations
Remote — Canada; Remote — France; Remote — Germany; Remote — Ireland; Remote — Netherlands; Remote — United Kingdom; Remote — United States
Compensation
United States Salary Range: $165,000 - $200,000 USD (base salary range shown is for residents of the United States only; does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits).
How GitLab will support you / Benefits
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being.
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
- Team Member Resource Groups.
- Equity compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Growth and Development Fund.
- Parental leave.
- Home office support.
Additional information
- The role embraces remote work and experience with remote, distributed teams is expected.
- Country hiring guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world; roles are remote but may carry location-based eligibility requirements.
- Privacy Policy and Recruitment Privacy Policy links are provided in the original posting.
- GitLab is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruiting process when requested.