Crossing Hurdles is hiring: Founding Designer in San Francisco

Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment firm partnering with a fast-growing, innovative company revolutionizing the construction industry. Using wearable cameras and AI-driven vision models, they are transforming productivity and safety for construction teams. As they scale towards Series A funding, the opportunity to join their dynamic team as a Founding Product Designer is now available.

Role: Product Designer

Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Compensation: $150K - $275K + Significant Equity

Benefits: Competitive salary, full benefits (health, dental, vision), 401k + 6% match, and relocation assistance

YOE: 4+ years of experience in product design for industrial infrastructure platforms or enterprise software

About the Role

• Lead user research with field workers, executives, and other stakeholders to create impactful and user-friendly designs.
• Own the design of the company’s brand, website, and platform user experience.
• Design innovative timesheet interfaces, project management dashboards, and gamified reward systems for construction workers.
• Develop mobile-first, data-driven solutions to improve the efficiency of construction teams in the field.

Who is the Ideal Candidate

• 4+ years of experience in product design for industrial platforms or enterprise software.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design for complex workflows across multiple devices (wearable, mobile, tablet, web).
• Proven experience conducting user research with diverse personas, especially in non-technical industrial environments.
• Expertise in designing complex data visualizations and intuitive user interfaces for real-world field environments.
• Familiarity with accessibility requirements and designing for challenging work conditions.

Why You Should Join

• Massive Market Impact: Help solve a $1.6 trillion productivity problem in construction.
• Innovative Technology: Work with cutting-edge AI and wearable tech to revolutionize the industry.
• Ownership & Growth: Full creative ownership of design and the chance to shape the company's future.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Join a team focused on augmenting construction workers, not replacing them.
• Real-World Impact: Your designs will directly improve the productivity, safety, and well-being of thousands of construction workers nationwide.

Ready to Shape the Future of Construction?

If you’re passionate about impactful design and want to be part of a groundbreaking company transforming the construction industry, apply now and help us build a better future for construction workers.