Product Designer

Remote in New York City – must reside here already $170K – $200K base + Equity Summary High-growth AI software startup is hiring its first designer to help shape both the product and the brand from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join as an early member of the founding team and have real influence on how the product is built. Requirements Product design experience building complex software or SaaS applications Expert-level Figma skills with experience building or contributing to design systems Front-end development experience or comfort using AI tools like Cursor or v0 to build and prototype Portfolio demonstrating strong interaction design, product thinking, and user flow architecture Strong visual design sensibility and ability to create cohesive product and brand systems Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams in fast-paced product environments Degree from a well-regarded university or design program, particularly in fields such as Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, or related disciplines Responsibilities Lead product design across the platform including user flows, interfaces, and interaction patterns Partner closely with engineering and leadership to translate complex technical capabilities into intuitive product experiences Design and prototype new features while helping establish a scalable design system Own brand design across marketing website, documentation, and visual assets Bonus Front-end development experience or comfort using AI tools like Cursor or v0 to build and prototype Experience working as an early or founding designer at a startup or solo designer Background designing complex SaaS platforms or highly interactive software products You will work closely with the founding team and play a key role in shaping both the product experience and design foundation as the company grows. This role offers meaningful equity as part of the founding team. #J-18808-Ljbffr