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Designer – Web & Brand

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Linear

Linear

51-200 employees

Software development tool for task management

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Work remotely, no commuting to the office.

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

$52.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

163%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Linear's recent $35 million Series B funding round, led by Accel, positions the company for significant growth and expansion.
  • The addition of Cristina Cordova as Chief Operating Officer brings experienced leadership to drive Linear's go-to-market strategy.
  • Integration with popular tools like Slack and the ability to embed bug report forms directly into products enhance Linear's utility and user experience.

What critics are saying

  • The controversy involving Carta and the alleged misuse of sensitive customer data could impact Linear's reputation and customer trust.
  • The competitive landscape of software development tools is crowded, requiring Linear to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Linear unique

  • Linear's focus on speed and efficiency, with features like rapid-fire keyboard shortcuts and real-time sync, sets it apart from other software development tools.
  • The platform's automated backlog management and customizable workflows offer a unique blend of automation and flexibility, enhancing team productivity.
  • Linear's 'Cycles' feature, which automates tracking and scheduling of work, provides a structured yet adaptable approach to task management that is not commonly found in competitors.

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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)