Founding Product Designer (UX/UI) | PE Tech Job at TDA in New York

Founding Product Designer (UI/UX) New York, NY (Primarily in-person with flexibility) $100K–$150K base + meaningful equity (up to 1%) I’m currently partnering with a well-funded, early-stage AI startup in NYC that’s building a modern platform for private equity and alternative investment firms. They have ~$2M in funding, a lean team of three engineers, and are hiring their first full-time Founding Product Designer. This is a rare opportunity for a high-potential junior designer (0–1 years of experience) to step into a true ownership role from day one. The Opportunity The product is live and gaining traction but the current UI was built by engineers. The team is now ready to bring in a designer to elevate the experience and establish a strong design foundation. You will: Own UI/UX end-to-end Redesign and refine existing product flows Build and maintain a scalable component library / design system Partner closely with a small, high-caliber engineering team Speak directly with users to deeply understand workflows Ideal Profile The team is intentionally looking for someone early in their career but high in potential. Have 0–1 years of experience Hold a design-focused degree (HCI, Product Design, Visual Design, etc.) from a strong university Have a portfolio that demonstrates product thinking and craft Are highly adaptable and excited by ambiguity Thrive in fast-moving startup environments Are fluent in Figma Are open to working with AI-assisted workflows Nice to have Experience in fintech or complex B2B tools Exposure to early-stage startups This is a peer-level IC role, not managerial but with significant ownership and visibility. If you’re early in your design career but ready for outsized responsibility or know someone exceptional who fits this profile please get in touch! #J-18808-Ljbffr