Content Designer II (Remote Eligible - Costa Rica)

Smartsheet; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Monthly stipend

Vacation days

Maternity leave

Paternity/adoption leave

Volunteer day

Professional development

Counseling membership

Remote work within Costa Rica

Job summary

Smartsheet is seeking a Content Designer II to shape UX content for AI-enabled features. You’ll partner with product and engineering to deliver accurate, brand-consistent AI outputs and craft content strategies that scale globally.

The role emphasizes human-centric design, ethical AI communication, and collaboration across design, product, and engineering teams in a fully remote Costa Rica-based setup.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Content Strategy, Content Design, or UX Writing within software development.
• Experience designing for AI/ML features, prompt engineering, model personality.
• Experience with design systems and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design for AI & LLMs: partner with Product and Engineering to design conversational interfaces and AI-generated outputs.
• Collaborative Creation: co-create product content with design and product management teams.
• Strategic Content Design: apply content strategies, guidelines, and processes, creating audits and personas.
• Information Architecture: design clear navigation and content hierarchies for complex data and workflows.
• Advocacy & Education: educate partners on Content Design best practices and AI ethics.
• Continuous Learning: stay current on UX, Human-Centered Design, and Generative AI trends.

Skills

Content strategy

AI literacy

Figma

Systems thinking

User-centered design

Communication

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Figma

Job description

For over 20 years, the company has empowered teams to manage work seamlessly and scale solutions smarter. Now, in our most ambitious chapter yet, we are uniting human teams with AI agents. By orchestrating the work agents do best, automating manual tasks and uncovering insights at scale, we create the space for people to focus on what truly matters: judgment, creativity, and big thinking. That is magic at work, and it’s what we show up for every day.

As a Content Designer II at the company, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure UX content delivers high value and meets business goals. In this era of rapid innovation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our users interact with AI-driven features, ensuring that complex technology feels intuitive, ethical, and human-centric. You’ll impact specific feature areas and contribute to platform-wide strategies that define the future of collaborative work management.

You will report to our Director, Content & Globalization. This role is eligible for remote work within Costa Rica. You must reside in Costa Rica.

What you’ll do

• Design for AI & LLMs: Partner with Product and Engineering to design conversational interfaces, prompt-based interactions, and AI-generated outputs. You will ensure AI responses are accurate, helpful, and maintain the company’s brand voice.
• Collaborative Creation: Understand user needs and business goals to co-create product content alongside design and product management teams.
• Strategic Content Design: Apply and evolve content strategies, guidelines, and processes. Create deliverables such as content audits, research-driven frameworks, and user personas.
• Information Architecture: Design clear navigation and content hierarchies that help users manage complex data and workflows efficiently.
• Advocacy & Education: Educate cross-functional partners on Content Design best practices and the ethical implications of AI communication.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current on emerging trends in UX, Human-Centered Design, and Generative AI to keep our platform at the cutting edge of the industry.

What you’ll bring

• Experience: 3+ years in Content Strategy, Content Design, or UX Writing within a software development organization.
• AI Literacy: Experience (or a deep, demonstrated interest) in designing for AI/ML features. This includes understanding prompt engineering, model personality, and the nuances of human-AI interaction.
• Tool Proficiency: Expertise in Figma and experience working within a robust design system.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to create content that scales globally and translates well across different languages and cultures.
• User-Centric Mindset: A passion for human-centered design and a track record of using research to inform content decisions.
• Communication: Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to champion the "why" behind content decisions to stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Support other duties as assigned

Perks & Benefits:

• Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• 12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program
• 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
• 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
• Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal the company account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)

Get to Know Us:

At the company, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

the company is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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