Job description
Designer I
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid preferred, in-office collaboration encouraged)
Compensation: Competitive base + bonus eligibility + benefits
Work Authorization Notice: At this time, we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have current, unrestricted authorization to work in the country where the role is based.
About Us
Togetherwork is a $250M recurring revenue SaaS business with more than 33 software applications serving over 12 vertical markets. We exist to help communities, organizations, and businesses thrive by delivering purpose-built software that meets their unique needs.
With our headquarters on South Congress in Austin, TX, Togetherwork is entering an exciting phase of growth. We are customer-obsessed, execution-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality products that make a meaningful impact. We value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement—and we expect our teams to raise the bar every day.
About This Role
Togetherwork is seeking a Designer I to serve as a hands-on, execution-focused design partner within our Product & Strategy organization.
This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in close collaboration with Product and Engineering, enjoys translating strategy into execution-ready work, and is motivated by delivering exceptional customer experiences at scale. Designer I roles are embedded within product teams and support one or more product leaders across a portfolio of products.
You will play a critical role in ensuring product teams are prepared for successful delivery—bringing clarity, usability, and visual excellence to every experience we ship.
What You’ll Do
Product & Customer-Centered Design Execution
Partner closely with Product Leaders and Product Owners to shape, prioritize, and execute design work across one or more products.
Translate customer needs, product strategy, and quarterly priorities into clear user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
Lead or support customer-facing design sprints to validate concepts, workflows, and usability.
Advocate relentlessly for the customer, ensuring experiences are intuitive, accessible, and impactful.
Sprint Readiness & Delivery Enablement
Prepare acceptance-ready design assets, specifications, and documentation ahead of quarterly planning.
Ensure product teams are sprint-ready by delivering clear, well-defined design work prior to execution.
Collaborate closely with Engineering partners to ensure designs are technically feasible and implemented with high quality.
Design Systems & Quality
Apply and contribute to shared design systems, component libraries, and reusable patterns to ensure consistency and scalability.
Create award-caliber visual and interaction designs that elevate the Togetherwork product experience.
Continuously evaluate existing experiences and push for measurable improvements in usability, clarity, and polish.
Modern Design Practice & Craft
Leverage AI-assisted design tools to accelerate ideation, prototyping, synthesis, and iteration.
Participate actively in design critiques, feedback sessions, and cross-team collaboration.
Contribute to raising the overall design bar across Togetherwork’s product portfolio.
What You’ll Bring
Experience
3–5 years of experience in UX, UI, or product design.
Proven experience working as an embedded designer within agile product teams.
Hands-on experience supporting customer-facing design work and discovery efforts.
Skills & Capabilities
Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered thinking, visual craftsmanship, and high-quality execution.
Advanced proficiency in Figma, including components, variants, libraries, and shared design systems.
Solid understanding of usability principles, accessibility standards, and modern UX best practices.
Experience preparing design work in advance of quarterly planning or sprint execution.
Ability to clearly communicate design decisions and influence outcomes through collaboration.
Mindset
High ownership and accountability for quality and outcomes.
Curiosity-driven and motivated to continuously improve product experiences.
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, multi-product environments.
Passionate about translating strategy into execution-ready work that delivers real customer value.
Energized by in-person collaboration with product and engineering partners in Austin.
Why This Role Matters
Impact: Directly shape the customer experience across Togetherwork’s diverse product portfolio.
Execution: Ensure product strategy translates into delivery-ready design work that teams can execute with confidence.
Growth: Build foundational design experience within a scaling SaaS organization.
Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Engineering, and customers to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Quality: Help raise the bar for design excellence across Togetherwork.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: Competitive
Bonus: Performance-based
Benefits Include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
Flexible paid personal/vacation time built on trust and accountability
10 sick days annually
10 company-paid holidays
6 weeks paid parental leave
Inclusion and Diversity
Togetherwork is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable law.
CCPA Disclosure Notice: Click Here
