UI & Visual Designer, Lens
Lens is the world’s most popular IDE for Kubernetes, used by over 1 million software developers around the globe. Trusted by the most iconic tech brands, Lens has grown from zero to massive adoption through a truly product-led and community-first approach. Our mission is to bring clarity and beauty to cloud-native development—removing complexity, increasing productivity, and delighting developers with exceptional user experience. We’re now taking Lens to the next level. That means evolving our design system, refreshing our brand feel, and leveling up every touchpoint of the Lens experience. We’re looking for someone who wants toown that journey. This is a foundational, hands-on role . You’ll be our first dedicated UI/UX Designer , building the future of Lens design—by doing the work and setting the vision. As UI/UX Designer, you will: Own and evolve the Lens visual identity—from product UI to marketing visuals. Spearhead the implementation of our design system, ensuring consistency and clarity across all parts of the Lens experience. Design world-class user interfaces, especially for complex developer workflows in Kubernetes. Collaborate with product managers and engineers to shape feature designs and improve usability. Create high-quality Figma designs, interactive prototypes, and production-ready visuals. Craft visual assets for the product, web, events, social, docs—anywhere Lens shows up. Champion UI/UX quality across the org and advocate for the user. This is not a managerial or oversight role—yet. You’ll be rolling up your sleeves and making it real. Over time, you’ll help us shape what design means inside the Lens organization. Once we’ve got the foundations in place and momentum going, we expect to expand the design team—and you’ll play a key role in shaping and leading that growth. 5+ years of experience in product design, UI/UX, or visual design, ideally within fast-paced product organizations. Demonstrated ability to design and implement modern, intuitive user interfaces, with a focus on developer tools or complex software products. A portfolio that highlights visual sophistication, design systems thinking, and a polished execution—with a style aligned to the clarity, precision, and modern aesthetic of Lens. Proficiency in Figma, including prototyping, visual asset creation, and design system development. Strong collaboration skills, with experience working closely with product management and engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions. Familiarity with or interest in conducting user research and usability testing, and applying insights to drive design improvements. Bonus: Experience designing for desktop applications or web-based developer platforms. Why Join Us? Work on a globally loved product with a passionate developer audience. Influence the design direction of an entire platform. Be part of a team that values craft, clarity, and user delight. Help build a beautiful future for the cloud-native world. Ready to design the future of Lens? Apply now with your resume and portfolio. What does Mirantis offer you? Work with an established leader in the cloud infrastructure industry. Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies. Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation. Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued. Receive a competitive compensation package with strong benefits plan. We are a Leader for Container Management in G2 (#2 after AWS)! Lens is the developer-first platform for cloud-native and AI-native development, trusted by over 1 million developers worldwide. Backed by iconic tech brands, we’ve grown from zero to massive adoption through a product-led, community-first approach. Our tools bring clarity and control to modern workflows—Kubernetes, LLMs, and beyond. Developers today are flying blind in complex systems. Lens gives them visibility, productivity, and peace of mind. Now, we’re evolving the Lens brand and product experience to the next level. That’s where you come in. About the Role We’re looking for a versatile UI & Visual Designer to elevate both the product experience and our visual storytelling. This is a hands-on, creative role where you’ll: Design modern, intuitive UI components that make complex developer workflows feel effortless. Craft the visuals that power our product marketing—illustrations, diagrams, launch graphics, website assets, event visuals, social media creatives, and more. You’ll collaborate across product, GTM, marketing, and engineering to deliver work that is not just beautiful, but purposeful—helping developers understand, trust, and love Lens. Originally posted on Himalayas