Design Engineer
David Joseph & Company, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Design Engineer — New York City, NY (Onsite)
Role Overview: Design engineering role focused on owning both the design and implementation of product experiences end-to-end. This is a high-craft, high-ownership role where engineers define product feel, user experience, and execution without traditional product handoffs.
Salary: 150000 to 250000 USD
Job Description
Own design and front-end implementation of core product flows end-to-end
Lead full product and website rebrand rollout
Define information architecture and system design across platform components
Design and implement micro-interactions and user experience details in production
Collaborate directly with design leadership to refine and elevate product direction
Provide design feedback across active engineering workstreams
Engage directly with customers to inform product decisions and feature development
Operate in short, high-autonomy project cycles with full ownership of outcomes
Drive both design and implementation without reliance on separate product or design teams
Requirements
5+ years of design or micro-interaction engineering experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating craft, taste, and curiosity (required)
Ability to implement designs in production, not just create them in Figma
Deep Figma proficiency with fast iteration capability
Strong communication skills and ability to explain design decisions
Interest in developer tooling or technical product environments
Willingness to work in-person full-time
Green Flags
Portfolio shows strong design taste and attention to detail
Background in developer tooling or design engineering environments
Experience owning both design and implementation end-to-end
Comfort using AI tools to accelerate design and development workflows
Experience working in high-ownership, product-driven environments
Red Flags
No portfolio or weak portfolio
Preference for handing off designs without implementation ownership
Application Requirements
Resume must be in PDF format
Portfolio link (REQUIRED)
Current location
LinkedIn URL
Work authorization status
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Design Engineer — New York City, NY (Onsite)
Role Overview: Design engineering role focused on owning both the design and implementation of product experiences end-to-end. This is a high-craft, high-ownership role where engineers define product feel, user experience, and execution without traditional product handoffs.
Salary: 150000 to 250000 USD
Job Description
Own design and front-end implementation of core product flows end-to-end
Lead full product and website rebrand rollout
Define information architecture and system design across platform components
Design and implement micro-interactions and user experience details in production
Collaborate directly with design leadership to refine and elevate product direction
Provide design feedback across active engineering workstreams
Engage directly with customers to inform product decisions and feature development
Operate in short, high-autonomy project cycles with full ownership of outcomes
Drive both design and implementation without reliance on separate product or design teams
Requirements
5+ years of design or micro-interaction engineering experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating craft, taste, and curiosity (required)
Ability to implement designs in production, not just create them in Figma
Deep Figma proficiency with fast iteration capability
Strong communication skills and ability to explain design decisions
Interest in developer tooling or technical product environments
Willingness to work in-person full-time
Green Flags
Portfolio shows strong design taste and attention to detail
Background in developer tooling or design engineering environments
Experience owning both design and implementation end-to-end
Comfort using AI tools to accelerate design and development workflows
Experience working in high-ownership, product-driven environments
Red Flags
No portfolio or weak portfolio
Preference for handing off designs without implementation ownership
Application Requirements
Resume must be in PDF format
Portfolio link (REQUIRED)
Current location
LinkedIn URL
Work authorization status
#J-18808-Ljbffr