Principal Visual Designer, Software Applications

Company Description

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Let’s make.

Overview

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

Pay range:

Principal Visual Designer: $135,000- $180,000 (USD)

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Cricut. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses dependent on position. You will receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, HSA with company contributions, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance covered at 1X annual salary, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, LifeStyle account, and discounts and perks. You receive 20 days of paid vacation, 3 sick days, and will be eligible for 12 or more paid holidays per year. 

***Please note: This position is based in our office located in South Jordan, UT. If you are residing in Utah, you will be expected to work from our South Jordan office. However, if you are located outside of Utah, this position is open to remote work.

Job Description

This role is within the UX team at Cricut. The group is responsible for user research, interaction design and visual design of software applications across desktop and mobile platforms. We design intuitive, easy-to-use software that inspires our customers, and helps them design and make unique, personalized projects.  

The team is uniquely positioned – with direct connections to the executive team and CEO - and we collaborate across the organization to ensure hardware, content, materials, and software all work together to deliver awesome experiences. Our UX team members come from varied backgrounds and experience; all of us were drawn to the mission of empowering every person to be creative.  

If you are interested in helping others realize their creativity and enjoy working on consumer-facing hardware / software, Cricut may have the dream job for you! 
We are looking for top-notch, seasoned UX visual design leaders who have vision, communicate it well and love deep problem solving. 

This position is not about skinning software; it is about artfully applying visual communication to create compelling user experiences. Applicants must have significant experience designing the visual appearance of software applications. This is a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity – the right person will have incredible impact on the look and feel of Cricut’s software across the board. 
 
You’ll focus on the design of delightful software experiences that clearly communicate functionality and interactivity, while maintaining and extending Cricut’s brand. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the entire user-centered UX design process – from concept through execution, incorporating customer feedback throughout the process. Your work will happen in a highly collaborative environment, where you partner with interaction designers, researchers, product managers, software developers, industrial designers, and colleagues from the Marketing and Creative teams. 

Responsibilities: 

• Create visual designs that support compelling user experiences on a variety of software platforms (including desktop and mobile) that integrate with our branded ecosystem of machines, materials and accessories. 

• Deliver work that translates complex ideas into simple and useful designs. 

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