What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Designer position at Way?
About Way
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with its EMEA HQ in Paris, Way is the category-leading B2B technology platform empowering brands to unlock the power of experiences. In a world where 76% of consumers prefer spending on experiences over material goods, Way enables brands to adapt to this shift with cutting-edge technology.
Founded in 2020, Way began as a solution for hospitality brands to drive brand loyalty and generate experiential revenue at scale. Industry leaders like Hyatt Hotels, Hilton, Trailborn, and Auberge Resorts Collection rely on Way’s all-in-one experiential platform to launch unforgettable experiences — from hot air balloon rides in Mexico City to truffle hunting in the French countryside.
Way has achieved significant milestones, including a $20 million Series A funding round in late 2022, led by Tiger Global and MSD Capital (Michael Dell), at a $100M valuation. As the company continues its rapid growth, we’re seeking visionary, driven team players to join our dynamic environment, where challenges are met with unmatched rewards as we transform the hospitality and experiences industry globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design of product features – including discovery, ideation, prototyping and polished UI
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure high-quality implementation
- Run lightweight research and usability testing
- Partner with product and business stakeholders to define problems, scope, and solutions
- Contribute to brand design needs, including marketing visuals, campaign assets, and sales decks
- Ensure visual consistency across brand and product touchpoints
What We Are Looking For
4 years of experience in a senior design role
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment for a SaaS business
- Portfolio of shipped work showing strong visual and interaction design. We’re looking for clarity, craft, and business impact – not just conceptual work
- Experience designing thoughtful user journeys and edge cases across multi-step workflows—not just screens
- An exceptional eye for visual design—typography, layout, hierarchy, and polish matter deeply to you
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Webflow
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate design concepts and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
- Experience with design systems, programming, or AI technical tools (optional but valued)
- Candidates are required to be located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX - Way is building a workplace environment of team members who are passionate and excited to be together in person at its space in Austin to continue to enable our fast-paced growth trajectory
- You should be excited about startups and not looking for an easy job. This is a commitment, but it’s a commitment that will set you, and as a byproduct, the company, apart from the pack
Why Join Way?
- Attractive salary package commensurate with experience and skill level.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage and other benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Stock options that offer a stake in our success.
- Modern office located in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas.
- Annual stipends for hotel stays and travel, allowing you to experience our partner offerings firsthand.