Remote Principal Product Designer - ArcGIS Map Viewer

About the Role

Join Esri's Product Design team as a Remote Principal Product Designer, where you'll lead the design vision for ArcGIS Map Viewer, our flagship web-mapping application used to explore, analyze, and communicate spatial data. This Remote Principal Product Designer role empowers users to tell compelling stories, answer complex questions, and solve real-world problems through interactive maps. In this position, you'll drive strategic design initiatives, mentor designers, and collaborate across disciplines to shape the future of mapping experiences in ArcGIS Online.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end design strategy for Map Viewer, aligning user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility across multiple teams and product lines.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with developers, product managers, researchers, and stakeholders to define and deliver mapping experiences using participatory and iterative design techniques.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify requirements and specifications for the development of new and established features.
• Develop personas, user journeys, information architecture diagrams, wireframes, visual design, and prototypes.
• Identify enhancements to product designs by conducting user research (usability testing, surveys, customer interviews, and more) with prototypes and fully developed projects.
• Develop and present holistic design solutions that address business, brand, and user requirements.
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and usability are embedded in all design work, advocating for WCAG 2.1/Section 508 compliance.
• Effectively communicate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and team members.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on web applications and mapping technologies.
• Proven track record of leading design projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, user-centered design methodologies, and accessibility standards.
• Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior designers.

Nice to Have

• Experience in GIS or mapping technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 annually.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.