Principal Product Designer - SlideShare
@ Scribd

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$200,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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About Scribd

At Scribd, our mission is to spark human curiosity by creating a world of stories and knowledge. We democratize idea exchange through our products: Everand, Scribd, and SlideShare. We value a culture of authenticity, GRIT, and intentional in-person collaboration as part of our Scribd Flex program.

About the Role & Team

The Principal Product Designer role on SlideShare is a senior position partnering with Product, Research, Analytics, and Engineering. You will set the vision, raise quality standards, mentor designers, and drive impactful design strategies.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead vision and strategy by setting the north star.
  • Establish design systems that ensure cohesive, accessible, performant experiences.
  • Mentor designers at all levels and elevate design standards.
  • Prototype ideas, run studies, and partner with analytics for measurable impact.
  • Collaborate across brands to reduce design debt and share components.
  • Communicate decisions and create alignment through crisp narratives.

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years in product design with end-to-end project experience.
  • A portfolio demonstrating systems thinking, interaction design, and visual polish.
  • Expertise in Figma, prototyping tools, motion, micro-interactions, and AI prototyping.
  • Strong mentoring skills and influential communication across teams.
  • Experience with UGC ecosystems, search/SEO, or marketplace dynamics is a plus.

How We Work & Compensation

Scribd offers flexible work through Scribd Flex, balancing remote work with required in-person collaboration. Compensation is competitive, with ranges determined by geographic market benchmarks. Additional benefits include full healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement matching, learning allowances, and more.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Scribd is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accessibility adjustments throughout our interview process. Email accommodations@scribd.com for any needs.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Design
  • Design Strategy
  • Mentorship
  • Figma
  • Prototyping
  • UX/UI
  • Analytics
  • Collaboration
  • Systems Thinking
  • Visual Excellence

How to Get Hired at Scribd

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight product design achievements and leadership experience.
  • Research Scribd: Understand their culture, products, and Scribd Flex benefits.
  • Showcase portfolio: Include systems thinking and high-fidelity work.
  • Prepare for interviews: Emphasize design strategy, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Figma and modern prototyping tools.
Practice designing interactive high-fidelity prototypes.
Study AI design integration and motion micro-interactions.
Analyze case studies of product design systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led design strategy.
Explain how you mentor team members.
Tell an example of cross-functional collaboration.
Discuss a challenge and your resolution method.

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