New York, New York, United States Hybrid USD 157,000 - 205,000 Yearly

Datadog is hiring an Interaction Designer

About the Role

Shape the future of product interaction by leading motion design and AI-integrated experiences across our platform. As a Senior Interaction Designer, you'll define system-level visual behaviors, crafting motion systems that enhance usability and consistency. Your work will directly influence how users engage with complex data through thoughtful, dynamic interfaces.

What You’ll Do

  • Define and evolve motion design patterns, including transitions, component behaviors, and animated icons, to elevate the product experience
  • Design and implement motion tokens and system-level interactions using code and design tools
  • Experiment with AI-assisted workflows to prototype and refine visual concepts
  • Collaborate with Brand and Product Design teams to maintain alignment with the company’s design language
  • Partner with engineering to ensure precise, scalable implementation of design system components

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of product design experience, with at least 1 year focused on design systems or related work
  • Demonstrated expertise in interaction design, visual craft, and prototyping
  • Fluency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, React, and SVG
  • Experience with AI-first design tools, Figma, and advanced prototyping environments
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly
  • Comfort giving and receiving constructive feedback to advance team outcomes

Technology & Environment

You’ll work in a hybrid model, balancing in-person collaboration with flexible scheduling. Our stack includes Figma, Cursor, Claude, and modern web technologies. We value thoughtful critique, high standards, and a people-first culture that supports continuous learning and growth.

Benefits & Inclusion

We offer comprehensive global benefits, including healthcare, mental health support, parental planning, 401(k) match, and professional development programs. Stock equity, ESPP, and fitness reimbursements support long-term growth. Our culture emphasizes inclusion, with employee-led communities and internal forums promoting diverse perspectives.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants consistent with legal requirements, including those with criminal histories.

Required Skills
HTMLCSSReactSVGAI-first toolingFigmaCursorClaudeInteraction DesignDesign SystemsProduct DesignFront-end TechnologiesVisual CommunicationWritten Communication HTMLCSSReactSVGFigmaAI-first toolingMotion DesignDesign SystemsInteraction DesignVisual CommunicationWritten Communication
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Posted 2 months ago