Full-Time

Product Designer

Growth

Posted on 9/10/2024

GlossGenius

GlossGenius

201-500 employees

Business management solutions for beauty professionals

Compensation Overview

$120k - $145k/yr

+ Target Equity + Benefits

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requires in-office presence in NYC.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Figma
Sketch
Product Design
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in a Product Design / UX /UI role preferably in a product-driven company
  • A first experience working with a Growth Product Team is a plus
  • Demonstrated experience with sketching, wireframes, and prototyping for product experiences
  • Experience with advanced prototyping tools (e.g. Principle, Framer, Sketch, Figma, InVision)
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills to effectively communicate design concepts and strategies
  • Analytical and data-driven approach
  • Passion for empowering small business owners to be successful; possess a high level of empathy for our customers and a strong desire to deeply understand their needs
  • Experience navigating ambiguous high-growth, fast-paced product-driven environments
Responsibilities
  • Design experience to help our users have an excellent initial experience with GlossGenius
  • Work with the Growth team on customer acquisition, conversion and retention experiences
  • Own the end-to-end process for solving UX/UI design problems: strategy, vision, ideate, conceptualize, test, and refine
  • Construct user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that effectively communicate design concepts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, analysts, customer success managers, and marketers to design intuitive and engaging user experiences for GlossGenius' customers
  • Take initiative in thinking of new ways our users can interact with GlossGenius

GlossGenius provides business management solutions specifically designed for beauty and wellness professionals, including salon owners, spa operators, and independent beauty experts. Their platform includes tools for automated appointment scheduling, payment processing, client management, and marketing, which help streamline daily operations and improve client experiences. For example, clients can easily book appointments online, reducing the administrative workload for business owners. GlossGenius operates on a subscription model, allowing users to access a full range of services for a monthly fee, while also offering a unique capital feature that provides loans based on sales volume and payment history. With over 70,000 businesses served, GlossGenius aims to empower beauty and wellness professionals to maximize their income and achieve their business goals.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$104.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for contactless payment solutions boosts GlossGenius's seamless payment processing feature.
  • The rise of personalized marketing drives demand for GlossGenius's automated client interaction tools.
  • Hybrid work models increase the need for flexible scheduling, aligning with GlossGenius's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups with similar solutions could dilute GlossGenius's market share.
  • Economic downturns may challenge the subscription-based model, reducing spending by professionals.
  • Data privacy concerns may arise as more clients and businesses use the platform.

What makes GlossGenius unique

  • GlossGenius offers a comprehensive business management platform for beauty and wellness professionals.
  • The platform integrates appointment scheduling, payment processing, and marketing automation in one solution.
  • GlossGenius provides a unique capital feature, offering loans based on sales volume and payment history.

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Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support

Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Dependent Care FSA

Home Office Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

4%
Beauty Launchpad
Sep 23rd, 2024
GlossGenius Debuts Product Innovations for Happier Clients and Staff

GlossGenius, the technology engine powering the beauty and wellness industry, announced new innovative Teams features.

LA TechWatch
Jul 30th, 2023
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding report: 7/31/23

Founded by Danielle Cohen-Shohet and Karim Butt in 2016, GlossGenius has now raised a total of $70.5M in total equity funding and is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Imaginary Ventures, and L Catterton.

Finsmes
Jul 27th, 2023
GlossGenius Raises $28M in Series C Funding

GlossGenius, a New York-based provider of a business-in-a-box platform for small businesses in the beauty and wellness sector, raised $28M in Series C funding

Cyber World Technologies
Jul 27th, 2023
GlossGenius raises $28M to expand its bookings and payments platform for beauty businesses

GlossGenius, a platform designed to handle bookings and payments for salons and spas, today announced that it raised $28 million in a Series C funding round led by L Catterton with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and Imaginary Ventures.

Axios
Sep 27th, 2022
GlossGenius notches $25M for salon tech infrastructure.

While investment in beauty has slowed this year, VCs are still eyeing startups that embrace technology

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