Sr. Product Designer
Los Angeles, California
Tinder – Product Design /
Hybrid
Our Mission
Launched in 2012, Tinder® revolutionized how people meet, growing from 1 match to one billion matches in just two years. This rapid growth demonstrates its ability to fulfill a fundamental human need: real connection. Today, the app has been downloaded over 630 million times, leading to over 97 billion matches, serving approximately 50 million users per month in 190 countries and 45+ languages - a scale unmatched by any other app in the category. In 2024, Tinder won four Effie Awards for its first-ever global brand campaign, “It Starts with a Swipe”™"
Our Values
One Team, One Dream
We work hand-in-hand, building Tinder for our members. We succeed together when we work collaboratively across functions, teams, and time zones, and think outside the box to achieve our company vision and mission.
Own It
We take accountability and strive to make a positive impact in all aspects of our business, through ownership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.
Never Stop Learning
We cultivate a culture where it’s safe to take risks. We seek out input, share honest feedback, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes in order to continue improving.
Spark Solutions
We’re problem solvers, focusing on how to best move forward when faced with obstacles. We don’t dwell on the past or on the issues at hand, but instead look at how to stay agile and overcome hurdles to achieve our goals.
Embrace Our Differences
We are intentional about building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members. By leveraging different perspectives and other ways of thinking, we build better experiences for our members and our team.
The Team
The Product Design team is a central pillar of Tinder’s product organization, responsible for driving forward our most critical user experiences—from the iconic swipe stack to how members message and connect. We’re a small, focused group that thrives on tackling complex problems, pushing for meaningful innovation, and shaping the foundational surfaces of the app that millions interact with daily.
As a Sr. Product Designer, you’ll bring seasoned communication skills, a sharp product instinct, and a strong passion for designing at scale. In this role, you’ll partner directly with the teams shaping Tinder’s core browse and chat experiences. You’ll lead end-to-end design work across these high-impact surfaces, contributing to a culture of thoughtful, high-quality design while helping evolve some of the most visible and essential parts of Tinder’s product experience.
Where you’ll work:
This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three times per week in Los Angeles, CA.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end design process for major product features, from research and ideation through execution and launch.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and researchers to define problems and develop solutions.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals to communicate design concepts and user flows.
- Advocate for user needs and accessibility throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Mentor and provide feedback to junior designers, contributing to team growth and design excellence.
- Contribute to and help evolve the design system and best practices.
- Present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and balancing user and business needs.
You’ll need:
- 5+ years of experience in product design or a related field.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in interaction, visual, and UX design.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and agile environments.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to balance user needs with business objectives and technical constraints.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice to have:
- Experience designing for mobile and web platforms at scale.
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
- Background in user research or usability testing.
- Experience mentoring or leading other designers.
- Knowledge of front-end development principles or hands-on coding skills.
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Passion for dating, social, or community-driven products.
As a full-time employee, you’ll enjoy:
- Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days
- Time off to volunteer and charitable donations matching
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
- 100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 100% paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents), family forming benefits, and Milk Stork, which provides access to breast milk shipping for business travel, surrogacy, and employee relocation
- Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual stipend for your professional development
- Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, and Insight Timer; paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy
- Free premium subscriptions for several Match Group apps – including Tinder Platinum!
$160,000 - $170,000 a year
The salary range for this position is $160,000-$170,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, CA. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Tinder, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences. Learn more here: https://www.lifeattinder.com/dei
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner directly.
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