SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud. We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our team and play a key role in shaping both our design system and designing innovativesolutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects, ensuring a cohesive and visually compelling user experience across our platform. We value strong visual skills, deep understanding of design principles, and impeccable taste—qualities that are increasingly rare but essential for building world-class products.
As a Senior Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with PMs, UXR, developers and marketing, advocating for high-quality design and pushing back when necessary to maintain standards. You should be open to feedback, thrive on exploring multiple design concepts, and consistently challenge the status quo with creative, outside-the-box thinking. Key Responsibilities:
Lead and contribute to the design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and excellence in visual design
Design solutions that are both aesthetically compelling and functionally effective
Work closely with the design team to uphold a high standard of visual quality, ensuring strong typography, color, composition, and hierarchy
Advocate for thoughtful, user-centered design decisions by confidently addressing concerns with stakeholders when necessary
Work closely with UX researchers and developers to refine and implement solutions effectively
Be highly receptive to feedback and iterate rapidly on multiple design directions
Drive innovation by questioning the status quo and proposing bold, creative solutions
Contribute to a culture of design excellence, mentoring and inspiring fellow designers
Experience and Background:
5+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing visual excellence and user-centered design
Proven experience working on design systems and scalable UI frameworks
Exceptional visual skills, a deep understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and composition
A strong sense of taste and an eye for detail
Ability to push back constructively when necessary and advocate for design integrity
Comfortable working alongside PMs, researchers, and developers in a collaborative environment
Curious mindset, always open to exploring new ideas, questioning norms, and thinking beyond the obvious
Ability to balance speed with craft, knowing when to iterate quickly and when to refine
Familiar with tools like Figma and/or Sketch
A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Graphic Design, Interaction Design or a related design field or equivalent work experience
Why Join Us?
Work on meaningful, high-impact design challenges
Join a team that values design deeply and strives for aesthetic excellence
Collaborate with smart, driven colleagues who challenge the status quo
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth
