Balsamiq

Who We Are

We are the undisputed leader in the UI wireframing market. Companies that care about usability use Balsamiq Wireframes.

Since we started in 2008, our mission has been to help people create software and websites that are easier to use. We've built our reputation on making design accessible to everyone, not just professional designers.

We do this by:

• Building the market-leading low-fidelity wireframing tool
• Teaching UI design, mostly to non-designers
• Building a long-lasting, sustainable company

We like to compete on usability and customer service, ensuring that our users have the best possible experience both with our product and with our team.

Our Product

Balsamiq Wireframes is a rapid low-fidelity UI wireframing tool that reproduces the experience of sketching on a notepad or whiteboard, but using a computer.

It really forces you to focus on structure and content, avoiding lengthy discussions about colors and details that should come later in the process. This intentional constraint helps teams stay focused on what matters most in the early stages of design: getting the user flow and information architecture right.

Wireframes is FAST: you will generate more ideas, so you can throw out the bad ones and discover the best solutions. Our sketchy, hand-drawn aesthetic encourages experimentation and iteration, making it easier to receive and incorporate feedback before investing in high-fidelity designs.

Working at Balsamiq

Balsamiq has been a remote-first, geographically distributed, flattish company since long before those concepts became mainstream. We've spent over a decade perfecting our remote culture and building systems that help our team thrive across time zones.

With people in the USA and Europe, we can provide top-notch customer service, and take advantage of a diverse and global culture. Our distributed setup means you'll collaborate with talented colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives, enriching both our work and our workplace culture.

We're optimized for working from home but we also built ourselves a non-office office which we call "The Nest" – a space where team members can gather when they want to collaborate in person or simply enjoy a change of scenery.

Our Values

We work hard to be the kind of company we are. These are the values we use to make decisions, day after day:

• We're good people and we care – We treat our customers, colleagues, and community with genuine kindness and consideration
• Give (and earn) trust & respect – We build relationships based on mutual trust and respect, both internally and externally
• Be a great teammate – We support each other, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive team environment
• Be so good they can't ignore you – We focus on excellence in our craft and continuously improving our skills
• Aim for longevity – We make sustainable decisions that prioritize long-term success over short-term gains
• Always be kaizening – We embrace continuous improvement in everything we do, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kaizen

Our Benefits

We're a small company, so you will have a large impact on both our product and our culture. Plus, you won't find a better life/work balance anywhere.

Work-Life Balance

• 4-day work week option – We are open to a 4-day work week (32 hours for 80% salary)
• Reduced full-time hours – Our full-time jobs are 35 hours over 5 days, not the typical 40
• 100% remote working – Work from wherever you're most productive
• Flexible working hours – Structure your day in a way that works for your life

Financial Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses – Share in our success as a company
• Competitive compensation – Fair pay that reflects your contributions

Health & Wellness

• 100% healthcare insurance – Full coverage for you and your family
• Exercise time – Option to use some work hours for physical fitness
• Generous time off – Minimum vacation policy of at least 20 days a year plus localized holidays

Professional Development

• Learning budget – Personal budgets for professional development and skill building
• Development time – Option to use some work hours for professional growth and learning
• Volunteering opportunities – Time to give back to causes you care about

Equipment & Workspace

• Home office setup – Equipment reimbursements to create your ideal workspace
• Internet reimbursements – We cover your connectivity costs
• Co-working space budget – Personal budgets for co-working spaces if you prefer working outside your home
• Office supplies budget – Get what you need to work effectively
• Team gathering budget – Personal budgets for in-person get-togethers with colleagues