Esri

Sr. Product Designer - Web GIS SDK

Esri$112K — $176K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in designing complex web applications or design systems, preferably in SaaS or GIS domains.
  • Portfolio showcasing component-based design and attention to visual detail.
  • Experience in designing for scalability and reuse.
  • Proficiency in Figma and component-based design workflows.
  • Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 / Section 508 accessibility standards.
  • Strong collaboration skills with engineers and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining design decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver reusable Web GIS SDK components that meet customer needs and platform standards.
  • Enhance the visual and interaction quality of Esri applications' shared components.
  • Collaborate with Product Engineers, Developers, and designers on component behavior and visual design.
  • Create detailed design specifications covering component states and accessibility requirements.
  • Refine reusable design patterns within a cohesive design system to improve usability and consistency.
  • Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design principles through research and testing.
  • Communicate design intent and decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs.
  • Minimum of 80 hours of vacation leave per year.
  • Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join Esri's Product Design team as a Senior Product Designer focused on the Web GIS SDK. In this role, you'll help shape cohesive, scalable maps and application components used across the web platform, partnering closely with Product Engineers, Developers, and cross-functional teams.

You'll design thoughtful, production-ready web components and reusable patterns that improve usability, accessibility, and visual consistency across ArcGIS products. Your work will directly support developers and teams building polished, trusted experiences while helping strengthen the long-term design quality of Esri's platform.

Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver reusable Web GIS SDK components that balance customer needs, platform standards, and long-term scalability
  • Contribute to the visual and interaction quality of shared components, ensuring they feel cohesive, modern, and professionally designed across Esri applications
  • Partner with Product Engineers, Developers, cross-functional teams, senior designers, and design system partners to shape component behavior, interaction patterns, and visual design
  • Create high-fidelity design specifications, including component states, motion, accessibility requirements, and usage guidance
  • Contribute to a cohesive, modern design system by refining reusable patterns, applying established design system standards, and identifying opportunities to improve component usability, clarity, and consistency across Esri applications
  • Advocate for accessibility, usability, and inclusive design through research, testing, and WCAG 2.1 / Section 508 best practices
  • Clearly communicate design intent, decisions, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders, supporting adoption through documentation, demos, and close collaboration with engineering

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience designing complex, enterprise-grade web applications or design systems, preferably in SaaS or GIS-related domains
  • Portfolio demonstrating component-based design, systems thinking, and attention to visual and interaction detail
  • Experience designing for scalability and reuse
  • Proficiency in Figma and component-based design workflows
  • Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 / Section 508)
  • Strong collaboration skills and experience partnering closely with engineers
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to explain design decisions effectively
  • Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field

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Total Rewards

Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$112,320-$176,592 USD

About Esri

Esri is a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California. Esri's software is used by governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations worldwide to analyze and visualize data in order to make better decisions. The company's flagship product, ArcGIS, is a powerful mapping and analytics platform that allows users to create, manage, and share geographic information. Esri has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and works to promote environmental stewardship and social equity through its products and services.
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Size
11,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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