Principal Web Designer

  • Chennai
  • Chargebee

Chargebee is the leading Revenue Growth Management (RGM) platform for subscription businesses. Thousands of companies at every stage of development — from startups to enterprises — use Chargebee to unlock revenue growth, experiment with new offerings and monetization models, and maintain global compliance as they scale.


Chargebee counts businesses like Freshworks, Calendly, and Study.com amongst its global customer base and is proud to have been named a Leader in Subscription Management by G2 for five consecutive years, as well as a Great Place to Work in both the United States and India.


We are backed by some of the most respected investors in the world; Accel, Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Steadview Capital, and Sapphire Venture, who believe in the magic of subscriptions and the world that they can create — from cars to coffee pods and everything in between. With headquarters in San Francisco and Amsterdam,our 1000+ team members work remotely throughout the world, including in India, Europe and the US.


About Creative Design @ Chargebee

We are a dynamic team of designers, front-end developers and animators channeling creativity into business. Led by curiosity, we are open-minded learners pushing the boundaries of digital design to create exceptional brand, web and user experiences for our customers in the global SaaS subscriptions space.


Our objective is to drive positive business outcomes for Chargebee through a continual focus on quality and impact in a highly collaborative environment. Join us to do your best work with a supportive, talented team.


Role Summary

Principal Web Designer is a strategic leadership role blending deep technical proficiency with creative vision. We are looking to hire a designer with over 7 years of extensive experience in leading large-scale design projects that align with business goals and elevate user experience.

This role requires a mastery of design principles, web technologies, and user experience best practices.The Principal Web Designer will play a significant part in influencing design direction, setting standards and inspiring a team of designers to excel. While the role does not involve direct supervisory responsibilities, it is highly collaborative in nature and calls for sound communication skills and the ability to work with other leaders.


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Design Leadership: Lead strategic design initiatives that align with Chargebee’s business goals as an individual contributor.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with leadership teams across Chargebee and the marketing org to create cohesive brand, web and user experiences for customers.
  • Innovation and Research: Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge design trends and technologies, foster continual learning and application within the team
  • Design Advocacy: Advocate for design best practices and innovation within the organization. Influence design direction to elevate the brand and user experience.
  • Project Leadership: Oversee large-scale design projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Design Oversight: Provide guidance and oversight to the design team, setting high standards for design excellence.
  • Feedback Management: Develop and implement processes for collecting and acting on feedback from stakeholders and users, ensuring continuous improvement of our design outputs.


Core Competencies

  • Mastery of Web Design Principles: Deep understanding of design principles, web technologies, and user experience best practices.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and navigate complex project landscapes, managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Thought Leadership: Demonstrable success in influencing design direction and setting standards, with the ability to inspire and mentor team members.
  • Experienced practitioner: Deft creative vision and technical proficiency in exploring and implementing cutting-edge design trends and technologies.
  • Effective Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the capacity to work alongside cross-functional teams.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify challenges, plan an approach and deliver feasible solutions.
  • User Experience Focus: A strong focus on user experience, ensuring that all designs meet the highest standards of usability and engagement.
  • Project Management: Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead projects from concept to completion while managing timelines and expectations.


Qualifications

  • 7+ years of extensive experience in web design or a related field.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating design solutions with direct business impact and success in various projects.
  • Proven ability to lead strategic design initiatives and manage large-scale projects.
  • Mastery of design software and technologies (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.


What We Offer

Be a part of our progress story. At Chargebee, you’ll have the opportunity to lead major design initiatives at an established global business, collaborate with other leaders, and shape the future of design. We offer competitive salaries and employee benefits, along with opportunities to chart a meaningful career path through professional growth and development. Join us. Do good work.


How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a link to your portfolio. Your application should showcase your stewardship of design projects with direct business impact, as well as your technical design prowess in creating beautiful and functional experiences.