Full-Time

Designer – Web & Brand

Posted on 6/27/2024

Linear

Linear

51-200 employees

Software development tool for task management

Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Requirements
  • Several years of experience leading and designing interactive web experiences
  • Excellent visual, UI, motion and interactive design skills
  • Eye for good design, attention to detail, and a genuine love for the craft
Responsibilities
  • Partner with developers to build website and landing pages
  • Work with marketing on branding initiatives
  • Collaborate with other designers and copywriters to develop integrated marketing concepts that can extend across various channels

Linear is a software development tool that helps teams build products more efficiently. It provides features for task management, issue tracking, and workflow customization, making it suitable for both startups and large enterprises. The platform simplifies complex tasks by breaking them down into manageable sub-issues, which enhances productivity. It includes automated backlog management to save time by auto-closing and archiving issues. Linear is designed for speed, offering rapid keyboard shortcuts and real-time synchronization. Users can create custom workflows and views to tailor the platform to their needs. A unique feature called "Cycles" helps teams prioritize their work by automatically tracking started issues and rolling over unfinished tasks to the next cycle. Linear's goal is to streamline the software development process, allowing teams to focus on building great products.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$50.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Linear raised $35 million in Series B funding to expand its operations.
  • The rise of remote work increases demand for Linear's collaborative software development tools.
  • Integration with AI-driven tools could enhance Linear's task management efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Potential reputational damage from association with Carta's unethical practices.
  • Increased competition from new integrations like Plain, offering similar features.
  • Challenge of maintaining rapid growth after raising $35 million in Series B funding.

What makes Linear unique

  • Linear offers rapid-fire keyboard shortcuts and real-time sync capabilities.
  • The platform provides automated backlog management, reducing manual labor for development teams.
  • Linear's 'Cycles' feature helps teams focus on upcoming work with configurable tracking.

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Benefits

Work life balance

Competitive salary and equity

Employee-friendly equity terms (early and extended exercise in the US)

Work remotely, no commuting to the office

Health, dental and vision insurance (US)

5 weeks paid vacation

Parental leave

M1 Macbook Pro, 5K display and accessories

Stipend to set up your home office

Latest productivity software

Paid lunch and coffee during work days

Paid co-working space/desk at an office

Regular team events and offsites

Quarterly hack weeks

401(k) Plan (US)

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