Lead the design lifecycle for mobile apps at DroneDeploy, focusing on user-centered design, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience.
About DroneDeploy
DroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI. As the only reality capture platform that combines robotic automation, AI agents, and a truly unified system, DroneDeploy allows critical industries to operate with speed and confidence.
From construction and energy to agriculture, the world’s largest companies use DroneDeploy to simplify field operations, improve safety, and make smarter decisions, faster. By combining aerial drones, 360 and fixed cameras, ground robots and proprietary AI, we’re bringing the power of automation and visual intelligence to all stakeholders, from the field to the boardroom.
At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a mostly remote-first culture rooted in innovation and impact. We’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and named one of America’s Great Places to Work—but what truly sets us apart is the experience you gain: solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology, surrounded by teammates who are as passionate as they are supportive. Our team is bold, mission-driven, and building something that matters. We foster a culture where a variety of perspectives drive smart decisions, and where growth—both personal and professional—is part of the journey. Whether it’s flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, or our strong track record of internal promotions, we invest in people as much as we do in product. If you’re looking to be part of something ambitious, authentic, and transformative, you’ll find your place at DroneDeploy.
Team Overview
Join the design team at DroneDeploy, where we are revolutionizing reality capture for industries that power, feed, and build our world. Our platform integrates aerial and ground reality capture data into a unified system, enabling businesses to manage their sites and assets with unmatched efficiency. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts who are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that simplify complex workflows and enhance productivity for our global user base.
Role Summary
As a Senior Product Designer (Mobile) at DroneDeploy, you’ll shape the next generation of our mobile apps. You will shape intuitive, impactful experiences for our industry-leading platform, ensuring every feature meets user needs and advances DroneDeploy’s mission to deliver scalable, intelligent, and automated reality-capture solutions. Your work will help customers in construction, energy, agriculture, and beyond achieve their goals more efficiently. This role reports to the Director of Design.
We champion diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if they don't meet every listed qualification. Share your distinctive strengths with us; we're keen to understand the unique perspectives you bring to the table.
Work Environment
> Work Hours: Standard working hours are 9 AM to 6PM, with flexibility to accommodate different schedules.
> Work Model: 100% remote, but the candidate must be based in the U.S.
> Work Travel: This role includes travel to customer sites across Texas approximately 2–3 days per month and occasional domestic travel for company events or team gatherings.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full design lifecycle, from user research and prototyping to final design implementation.
- Develop and maintain design systems that ensure consistency and scalability across DroneDeploy’s platform.
- Apply customer-centric frameworks such as Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) to create designs that deeply resonate with user needs and drive business goals.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and customer success, to align designs with business objectives and resource constraints.
- Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on real-world feedback to continuously enhance the user experience.
- Present and articulate design decisions and concepts to stakeholders across the organization, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy.
Requirements:
- 5+ years experience leading end-to-end mobile app design projects, from research to implementation.
- Strong proficiency in design tools, particularly Figma.
- Experience in developing and managing scalable design systems.
- Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and experience applying JTBD or similar frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote, cross-functional team environment.
- A portfolio showcasing your ability to deliver impactful, user-centered design solutions that align with business objectives.
- Work-related travel: Available to travel approximately two to three times a year for company off-sites, customer visits, and industry conferences.
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Employee Offerings & Benefits
(Benefits may vary by location and role)
These are just some of the perks you'll enjoy—there's more to discover once you join us!
Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Thrive in an environment that values creativity and teamwork.
Drone Certification – Get certified and gain unique, hands-on skills with our full backing.
Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy autonomy with remote-first options and schedule flexibility.
Paid Family Leave – Take the time you need to support your family during life’s most important moments.
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Plans designed to support your well-being.
Career & Growth Development – Build new skills and unlock opportunities through continuous learning.
Flexible PTO – Take time off when you need it to recharge—we trust you to manage your time well.
Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn a bonus when they join our team.
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