Design Lead, Canary Technologies
Providing hospitality technology
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Providing hospitality technology
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help hoteliers thrive through innovative software solutions.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on developing software solutions across mobile and web surfaces
- Proven experience leading impactful design projects, including expertise in user research, UX/UI design, and building scalable design systems
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and Miro.A portfolio showcasing high-quality, user-centered design work across the product lifecycle
- Experience mentoring designers and fostering team growth, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and drive high standards
- Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- BA/BS in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Design Lead to join a team of dedicated product designers and help elevate our product suite to the next level
- This role offers the opportunity to shape the design direction of a high-impact, fast-scaling product used by millions of guests and hotel customers around the world
- As a design leader, you will drive the full lifecycle of product design, from user research and data analysis to crafting high-fidelity prototypes and implementing scalable design systems
- We’re looking for a design professional who combines strategic thinking with executional excellence
- You’ll lead design initiatives that shape the future of our product suite and help to establish a culture of design excellence across the company
- This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the hospitality technology space, improving the way hotels operate and enhancing the guest experience globally
- Lead Design Execution: Manage the full design lifecycle, including research, UX flows, interaction design, visual design, and prototyping, delivering intuitive and visually compelling experiences
- Mentor and Develop: Work with a team of designers, fostering their growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality work. Promote a strong design-first culture
- Establish Standards: Build and maintain scalable design systems and style guides that ensure consistency and enable innovation across products
- Conduct Research: Leverage user research and data analysis to inform design decisions, creating user journeys, personas, and actionable insights aligned with product hypotheses
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and other teams to deliver solutions that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives
- Embrace Iteration: Work in an agile, iterative environment, delivering incremental improvements while progressing toward the ideal design vision
- Communicate Effectively: Clearly articulate design concepts and strategies to align teams and stakeholders, fostering understanding and enthusiasm
Our take
Embracing the modern era, Canary Technologies is dedicated to revolutionizing the hotel industry through digital transformation. Pioneering the field with its mobile web-based Guest Management System and Digital Authorization solutions, Canary aims to rid hotels of outdated technology, enhancing revenue streams by boosting staff productivity and delivering superior guest experiences.
Co-founders Harman and SJ, childhood friends turned business partners, bring a unique blend of expertise to the table, drawing from their extensive background in both hospitality and technology sectors. With the industry already on an upward trajectory, the post-pandemic landscape has further fueled the demand for their solutions, particularly their contactless check-in and checkout offerings.
Despite competition in the sector, Canary has secured significant funding led by F-Prime Capital, enabling rapid expansion and talent acquisition to meet the burgeoning demand for its innovative solutions.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2024
$50m
SERIES C
Oct 2022
$30m
SERIES B
Total funding: $95.2m
Company benefits
- Our health insurance has you covered on day 1
- Flexible working hours
- Training and career development
- Regular team building events
- A travel stipend for when you stay at Canary hotels
- Internal promotions from within the team
- Kitchen stocked with fruit, snacks, coffee, and more
- We're a diverse and global team
Company values
- We are open, honest & direct: We share what we believe, and we trust each other to do the same
- We do it today, not tomorrow: We pride ourselves on being first movers in our work and in the industry
- We are resourceful: We create more opportunities from what we have and celebrate innovative solutions over flashy ones
- We are true to ourselves: We bring our full selves to work and support each other’s strengths and experiences
- We care: We show up every day committed to achieving Canary's mission
- We make it happen: We relentlessly drive towards results and continually go the extra mile
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Harman Singh Narula
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded a custom printed apparel company, The Shirt Guys, LLC. Worked in strategy for Citigroup and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, and as a Management Consultant for Bain & Company.
Satjot "SJ" Sawhney
(Co-Founder)Previously co-founded Mobibolt, Inc and Tapfame before serving as Head of Product at the hospitality technology startup, Stayful.
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