Hi, we’re Search Atlas! We’re a rapidly growing SEO software company and full-service digital agency that helps websites improve their Google performance. From Fortune 500 companies to Silicon Valley startups, our clients trust us to drive results.

We're seeking a Lead Product Designer to serve as the senior design leader responsible for overseeing our design team and driving overall design strategy and execution. This is a strategic leadership role that balances team management, design process optimization, and hands-on design work. You’ll collaborate closely with executive leadership and the broader product team to ensure design excellence across all initiatives while mentoring and developing high-performing designers.

This role is based in San Francisco. We are opening our SF office in the coming weeks - and we'll be operating as a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

Team & Process Management

• Oversee and mentor the design team, fostering their professional development

• Optimize design processes and workflows for maximum efficiency and quality

• Plan and prioritize design projects in alignment with business objectives

• Track project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery

• Maintain design documentation and assets for team accessibility

Design & Prototyping

• Contribute hands-on design work including prototype development in Figma

• Create wireframes and design specifications using Figma and Claude

• Conduct and support focus group sessions and user research initiatives

• Collaborate with Product team on discovery sessions

• Stay current with design trends and industry best practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic design initiatives

• Work closely with the Product team to align design with business goals

• Communicate design decisions and rationale across the organization

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a design leader or senior designer managing teams

• Expert proficiency in Figma (prototyping and wireframing)

• Experience with Claude for design collaboration

• Strong understanding of research and testing methodologies

• Familiarity with analytics tools (Mixpanel, Clarity)

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities

• Startup experience with demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 – $185,000

• Benefits: Fully covered health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), Flexible PTO, Personal development budget, Pet Health Insurance

• Work Model: Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

Life at Search Atlas Group

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance, innovation, and a collaborative, inclusive culture—no matter where you work. We host monthly virtual game days and events, and our team enjoys the flexibility of contributing to charity initiatives of their choice. We believe in supporting both personal growth and professional success, ensuring that remote work doesn’t mean disconnected work.

Here’s a look into our core values:

1. Collaborative & Engaged: We’re a tight-knit team that supports each other and shares knowledge.

2. Excellence Driven: We aim for the highest standards, always raising the bar.

3. Self-Starter Mentality: We take initiative and problem-solve independently.

4. Innovative: We embrace change, experiment, and think outside the box.

5. Student Mentality: We learn from our mistakes and constantly evolve.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our growth and commitment to creating a positive, inclusive work environment. Here are just a few of the accolades that highlight our success and culture:

• Nevada’s Top Workplaces - #1 Small Business, Best New Ideas

• Best Start-Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards)

• Top B2B Companies (Clutch)

• Inc’s On The Rise and Best Places to Work (Inc. Magazine)

• Great Place to Work Certified (Great Place to Work)

These awards reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!