Product Designer at 37signals
37signals is seeking a Web App Product Designer to join their team. This is a rare opportunity, as they don’t frequently hire for this role.
They’re looking for a designer who is a product builder, not just a decorator. Someone who ships work, not just prototypes. With a close-knit team of five designers, they’re excited to welcome a sixth member. Depending on your experience, you’ll join as a Senior or Lead Designer, with salaries of $193,858 or $229,064, respectively. Additional perks and benefits are outlined in their handbook.
About the Role
At 37signals, product design is a unified role, combining UX, UI, front-end development, and copywriting. They value exceptional generalists who can write production-quality HTML, CSS, and English. You’ll collaborate with a back-end programmer to bring designs and features to life. Their design-led approach means you’ll have significant influence and impact from the start, working on products like Basecamp and HEY.
At 37signals, product design is a unified role, combining UX, UI, front-end development, and copywriting. They value exceptional generalists who can write production-quality HTML, CSS, and English. You’ll collaborate with a back-end programmer to bring designs and features to life. Their design-led approach means you’ll have significant influence and impact from the start, working on products like Basecamp and HEY.
You’ll manage projects independently, driving them through six-week cycles with minimal oversight. Writing is a key part of the role, as they believe copywriting is integral to design. You’ll work on everything from existing products to new releases and internal tools.
Here are some recent projects to give you an idea of what you’ll be doing:
- Designed the “Hilltop” view for Basecamp, providing an overview of multiple projects on one screen.
- Created the “Power Through New” feature in HEY for efficient email management.
- Improved accessibility for the HEY Calendar.
- Designed a new way to integrate tools like Figma and Dropbox into Basecamp projects.
- Redesigned the Basecamp Project Screen for better clarity and spacing.
- Developed reusable CSS components from codebase patterns.
- Launched PWA versions of Basecamp and HEY for desktop and mobile use.
- Introduced time tracking in Basecamp with the Timesheet feature.
- Designed UIs for two new products launching in 2025.
Remote Work
This is a fully remote position. Applicants must live in time zones UTC -11 through UTC +2 to align with the team. They are not considering candidates outside this range.
This is a fully remote position. Applicants must live in time zones UTC -11 through UTC +2 to align with the team. They are not considering candidates outside this range.
About 37signals
For over 20 years, 37signals has built software for small businesses. As a profitable, privately-held company, they focus on solving real-life problems without external pressures. They value sustainability, privacy, and attention to detail. Work-life balance is a priority, with no excessive hours or unnecessary meetings.
For over 20 years, 37signals has built software for small businesses. As a profitable, privately-held company, they focus on solving real-life problems without external pressures. They value sustainability, privacy, and attention to detail. Work-life balance is a priority, with no excessive hours or unnecessary meetings.
They avoid political debates internally and publicly, focusing solely on business-related topics. You should be comfortable with this approach.
Benefits & Compensation
Salaries are in the top 10% of the industry, based on San Francisco rates. Senior and Lead roles pay $193,858 and $229,064, respectively. Benefits include ample time off and resources for personal and professional growth. International applicants will be offered contractor roles with equal pay.
Salaries are in the top 10% of the industry, based on San Francisco rates. Senior and Lead roles pay $193,858 and $229,064, respectively. Benefits include ample time off and resources for personal and professional growth. International applicants will be offered contractor roles with equal pay.
How to Apply
Submit an application that speaks directly to the role. Share your story, what you bring to 37signals, and why this is the right step for you. Include examples of your work and work you admire. Applications are open until March 24th at 11:00 PM UTC.
Submit an application that speaks directly to the role. Share your story, what you bring to 37signals, and why this is the right step for you. Include examples of your work and work you admire. Applications are open until March 24th at 11:00 PM UTC.
Next Steps
After the deadline, they’ll review applications and notify candidates by the end of March. Expect 2-3 remote interviews, followed by a design challenge for finalists. Offers will be made in May, with flexible start dates.
After the deadline, they’ll review applications and notify candidates by the end of March. Expect 2-3 remote interviews, followed by a design challenge for finalists. Offers will be made in May, with flexible start dates.
Due to the volume of applications, they cannot provide individual feedback during screening. They appreciate your time and consideration and look forward to hearing from you!