Otter

Staff Designer

Otter$182K — $230K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Track record of identifying critical problems to solve
  • Experience turning ambiguity into tangible deliverables
  • Exceptional attention to brand detail and craftsmanship
  • Strong storytelling skills to influence stakeholders
  • B2B and enterprise experience, with bonus for consumer exposure

Responsibilities

  • Identify significant problems that have not yet been addressed
  • Transform vague directions into actionable plans and gather support
  • Lead initiatives that span multiple teams and roadmaps
  • Enhance the overall user experience through cohesive design
  • Bring creativity and professionalism to often overlooked project intricacies
  • Mentor fellow designers through your work ethic and process

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Voluntary insurance options including accident and critical illness
  • 401(k) plan
  • Discretionary vacation days along with paid holidays
  • Paid sick time and bereavement leave
  • Paid parental leave
Full Job Description
What you'll do

We're looking for a Staff Designer to take on the biggest, messiest, most ambiguous problems at Otter, the ones that don't have an owner yet because nobody's figured out what the real problem even is. This isn't a role where you're handed a brief. You'll go find the thing worth solving, make the case for why it matters, and lead it from a rough idea to something real, shipped, and unmistakably Otter. You will:
  • Spot the P0 problems other people haven't seen yet, and make the case for why they matter
  • Take a vague, company-level direction and turn it into a concrete plan, then rally the people needed to build it
  • Own initiatives that cut across teams, not confined to one roadmap or one pod
  • Raise the bar on what Otter feels like, pushing every surface toward something more cohesive, more considered, more us
  • Bring energy and craft to work that's often invisible until it's done right, then impossible to imagine any other way
  • Mentor and sharpen the designers around you just by how you work, no direct reports required


What we're looking for
  • A track record of finding the right problem to solve, not just solving the one you were given
  • Experience shipping work that started as pure ambiguity, no clean brief, no clear owner, just a direction
  • A sharp eye for brand and craft, someone who notices when something feels almost right and pushes it the rest of the way
  • Strong storytelling instincts, you can get a room to believe in a direction before it exists
  • Enterprise or B2B experience is a strong plus, and bonus points if you've also touched the consumer side of that same business


What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Francisco office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We're constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $182,000 - $230,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
  • Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
  • Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
  • Pet insurance discount.
  • 401(k).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Time Off policies:
    • Discretionary vacation days
    • 8 paid holidays per year
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid Bereavement leave
    • Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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About Otter

Otter.ai is a software company that provides AI-powered transcription and collaboration tools. The company was founded in 2016 by Sam Liang and Yun Fu. Otter's software uses machine learning algorithms to transcribe audio and video recordings, making it easier for users to search and share their content. The company's customers include individuals, businesses, and educational institutions. Otter is backed by investors including Horizons Ventures, Draper Associates, and GGV Capital.
Learn more about Otter
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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