About APIMatic
APIMatic, through its Code Generation product coupled with APIMatic Developer Experience Portal and APIMatic OpenAPI Linter, enables enterprises to document their API using OpenAPI, validate and lint it, and then create SDKs. Through our automatic solution, enterprises can cut down time for their teams and API consumers
APIMatic's free tools are used in 200+ countries, and its paid solutions are deployed by prominent Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. And we're still growing! APIMatic, headquartered in New Zealand with teams in Auckland, North America, and Islamabad, is rapidly expanding its global presence.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Designer with at least 5+ years of experience in product design to lead and elevate our product design initiatives. This role involves designing, managing, and optimizing user experiences and design systems to deliver consistent, user-centered, and innovative outcomes.
Responsibilities
Design Leadership
- Drive the end-to-end design strategy for APIMatic's developer-focused products
- Create a holistic design vision that aligns with the company's product and technical goals
- Establish and evangelize design principles that resonate with technical user personas
Design System Mastery
- Architect a comprehensive, scalable design system that serves both internal teams and external developer users
- Develop modular, flexible design components that can adapt across different platforms and use cases
- Implement design tokens and systematic approach to color, typography, spacing, and interaction patterns
User Experience Research & Strategy
- Conduct in-depth user research specifically targeting developer experience (DevX)
- Create detailed user personas and journey maps for developer tools
- Develop data-driven design strategies that solve real developer pain points
Collaboration & Ecosystem Design
- Work closely with product management, engineering, and developer relations teams
- Bridge the gap between design aesthetics and technical functionality
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align design and technical strategies
Mentorship & Design Culture
- Build a design practice that emphasizes continuous learning and design thinking
- Mentor junior designers with a focus on technical design skills
- Develop design review processes that promote constructive feedback and innovation
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of product design experience with a strong focus on developer tools or technical products
- Computer Science or related technical degree preferred
Advanced Proficiency
- Figma (advanced component libraries, design systems)
- Adobe XD
- Prototyping tools
- Strong front-end development knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Portfolio demonstrating complex design system work and developer tool interfaces
- Experience with design accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Strong understanding of modern web technologies and developer workflows
Why Join Us?
- USD- locked salary.
- Ability to lead a team working on a world class product with global outreach.
- Exposure in dealing with customers across the globe.
- Opportunities to travel the world and carry thought leadership in the industry.
- Fun team to work with in a startup environment.
- Possibility of owning shares in the company.
- Medical coverage.
