About Freshworks
Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end user. More than 50,000 companies -- from startups to public companies -- around the world use Freshworks software-as-a-service to enable a better customer experience (CRM) and employee experience (ITSM, HRSM).
Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a dedicated team operating from 13 global locations to serve 50,000+ customers including Bridgestone, Chargebee, DeliveryHero, ITV, Klarna, Multichoice, OfficeMax, TaylorMade and Vice Media.
Freshworks transforms the way world-class organizations collaborate with customers and co-workers. The suite includes Freshdesk (omni-channel customer support), Freshsales (sales automation), Freshmarketer (marketing automation), Freshservice (IT service desk), Freshteam (HR management system).
Freshworks has received numerous accolades including 2019 Startup of the Year form Economic Times, #16 ranking on the Forbes’ Cloud 100 list and #22 on the Battery Ventures/Glassdoor Best Places to Work in 2020. Our suite of products has also been recognized by analysts including the Gartner Magic Quadrants for CRM Customer Engagement, IT Service Management and Sales Force Automation.
While Freshworks has had incredible organic growth over the last few years, the company also has made targeted acquisitions that add critical capabilities to the portfolio including Natural Language Processing, Chatbots, Machine Learning, Social and Messaging Transformation.
Freshworks has raised over $400 million in capital and is funded by Accel, CapitalG, Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global Management. More information is available at www.Freshworks.com.
At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose and passion, irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, our communities and our business.
About the role
We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead UX Writer to join our design team. As the Lead UX Writer at Freshworks, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience through compelling and user-centered content. Your expertise in crafting clear, concise, and impactful messaging will contribute to the success of our products, ensuring seamless interactions for our users.
Key Responsibilities:
What does a UX writer do?
UX writers write copy that users see within CX. “Copy” includes loading screen messages, error messages, onboarding copy, tooltips, placeholders, field labels, popups—essentially every word that goes into CX.
The best UX copy is the kind that goes unnoticed. When you sign up for Gmail, notice how the words take you through without making you think too much? That’s our job—to help users navigate through Freshmarketer as quickly and seamlessly as possible using copy. If they have to read something twice, we’re writing it wrong.
We’re looking for someone who
Puts user experience first
Thinks in terms of use cases
Can turn complex features into a simple experience using words that speak the user’s language
Prioritizes simplicity, clarity and brevity in language over creativity
Is keen on user research and not fatigued by copy iterations
Has the temperament to work within constraints in design and engineering
Can multitask between features without missing out on context and agility
Can write for web and mobile interfaces
Writes English copy that lends itself well to translation
Ensures a consistent brand voice across the product with the help of our Style Guide
Can document content decisions and create/keep track of content documents for the team’s reference
Can mentor entry-level UX writers
Can conduct awareness sessions about UX writing within and outside the team
Can periodically review the Style Guide and make it better with relevant updates
Can periodically audit the product and make suggestions to improve copy
What you must have:
Bachelor's/Master's degree in English, Journalism, or Mass Communication
At least 4 years of experience in UX writing
Strong English writing skills
Strong communication skills
Obsessive attention to detail
You have an added advantage if:
You’re familiar with design tools like Figma
You’re familiar with Google Docs and Google Sheets
You know how marketing software and marketers work
You’ve worked in a B2B SaaS company before
What a day’s work looks like:
Work with product managers and product designers to write copy for new features
Coordinate with software engineers and QA to deliver copy within agreed timelines
Review delivered copy in test accounts before a feature goes live
Help entry-level UX writers improve by reviewing their work and offering feedback
Qualifications:
At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.