Atlassian · 22 hours ago
Lead Design Technologist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $247K/yr
8+ years expAtlassian is a company focused on unleashing the potential of every team through their software products. They are seeking a Lead Product Designer (Design Technologist) to drive design initiatives across Confluence Mobile and AI teams, creating intelligent experiences that empower collaboration.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Drive the design of innovative experiences for Confluence, focusing on reimagining collaboration for an AI and mobile-first world
Build advanced interactive prototypes using Figma and modern JavaScript frameworks (especially React), rapidly exploring and validating design concepts
Apply AI literacy to prototyping, leveraging AI-powered tools and workflows (including vibe coding and generative AI) to accelerate design iteration and innovation
Collaborate closely with engineers to clarify technical requirements, resolve prototyping challenges, and ensure smooth handoff from design to development
Champion the adoption and evolution of design system components, patterns, and best practices across teams and products
Apply and advocate for foundational design technology skills, including motion design, accessibility, and inclusive design principles
Participate in technical and accessibility reviews, ensuring that prototypes and design solutions meet high standards for usability and inclusion
Mentor and support designers and peers in navigating technical considerations and adopting new prototyping tools and methods
Continuously improve design technology processes, tools, and methodologies to increase team velocity, product quality, and innovation
Share learnings, best practices, and technical insights with the broader design and engineering community
Bridge the gap between current and future engineering practices: Our engineering teams are evolving their technology stack and ways of working. We’re seeking a Design Technologist who can help seed and accelerate this transition—partnering with engineers to push the boundaries of what’s possible, while also providing practical guidance and support. You’ll play a key role in inspiring, enabling, and guiding the team as we reimagine how we build and deliver innovative, AI-powered experiences
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in design technology, prototyping, and front-end development
Expertise in React, JavaScript frameworks, and modern prototyping tools (such as Figma)
Ability to bridge design and engineering, especially in environments where teams are evolving their technology stack and practices
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design direction and technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions
Track record of improving design processes and methodologies to accelerate team impact and product adoption
Preferred
Interest or experience in AI/ML, motion, accessibility, and emerging UI frameworks such as SwiftUI is a plus
Benefits
Health and wellbeing resources
Paid volunteer days
Company
Atlassian
Atlassian is a software company that offers proprietary software products for teamwork, project management, and software development.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$210MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceAccel
2015-12-10IPO
2014-04-08Secondary Market· $150M
2010-07-14Series A· $60M
Leadership Team
Michael Cannon-Brookes
Co-founder & Co-CEO
Scott Farquhar
Co-Founder and Board Member
Recent News
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