
About Datadog
The cloud monitoring platform engineers love
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: DDOG) - strong equity upside
- 26,000+ enterprise customers including Netflix & Samsung
- NYC headquarters with offices in Paris, Dublin, Sydney
- $1.5B raised from Sequoia, IVP, and Index Ventures
Datadog (NYSE: DDOG) is a leading cloud observability platform that provides monitoring and analytics for applications, infrastructure, and logs. Trusted by over 26,000 customers including major companies like Netflix, Samsung, and Airbnb, Datadog is headquartered in New York City. The company went ...
🎁 Benefits
Datadog offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a flexible remote work policy. Employees also benefit from a learning ...
🌟 Culture
Datadog fosters an engineering-first culture, with 70% of its workforce comprising engineers. The company emphasizes a strong focus on solving complex...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Datadog is seeking a Staff Product Designer to lead the visual design evolution of their design system, DRUIDS. You'll work closely with design systems engineers and product teams to define new patterns and visual language. This role requires strong visual design skills and experience in a SaaS environment.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in product design, particularly in visual systems, and a strong portfolio showcasing your design work. You possess a keen eye for visual aesthetics and a deep understanding of design principles that enhance user experience. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and product managers, is essential for driving design initiatives forward. You are comfortable leading projects and guiding other designers, ensuring that the visual language aligns with the brand and product goals. You thrive in a hybrid work environment, valuing both in-person collaboration and the flexibility of remote work.
Desirable
Experience with design systems and a strong understanding of how to scale visual design across multiple products is a plus. Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows and modern design tooling will set you apart. You are passionate about pushing the boundaries of design and are eager to explore innovative solutions that enhance user engagement.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the visual design evolution of Datadog's design system, DRUIDS. You will set and evolve the visual design direction at the system level, defining new patterns and interaction models that enhance the user experience across Datadog's complex SaaS platform. Your work will involve driving cross-functional initiatives that modernize the design system's tooling and infrastructure, ensuring high-quality implementation in collaboration with design systems engineers. You will partner closely with brand and product design teams to align product visuals, ensuring consistency and excellence in design across all products. Your leadership will empower hundreds of designers and engineers to create cohesive and performant experiences at scale. You will also engage in exploratory and concept work that informs the next generation of DRUIDS, pushing the visual language forward while maintaining a focus on scalability and performance.
What we offer
Datadog values a collaborative office culture that fosters creativity and strong relationships among team members. As part of a hybrid workplace, you will have the flexibility to create a work-life harmony that suits your needs. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence in design, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Datadog offers competitive compensation and benefits, ensuring that you are rewarded for your contributions to the team and the company.
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