5+ years of experience in design engineering or a related field
Proficiency in AI-driven design tools and frontend coding
Strong understanding of user experience principles and design systems
Experience with prototyping and user testing methodologies
Ability to collaborate closely with design and engineering teams
Familiarity with performance optimization and accessibility best practices
Responsibilities
Utilize AI to transform design concepts into functional code
Enhance user interactions by focusing on minute details and transitions
Define and implement motion principles for smooth user experiences
Develop scalable components that align with Novig's design principles
Create interactive prototypes and gather user feedback for iterative improvements
Ensure product performance and accessibility standards are met
Demonstrate ownership and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
100% health premiums covered
99% dental & vision covered
401(k) with 4% company match
HSA with $1,080 annual company contribution
$50/month transit contribution
$27/day lunch stipend in NYC office
$35/day dinner stipend after 6:30pm in NYC office
Full Job Description
Design Engineer
$200k - $260k • meaningful equity
About the Role
As a Design Engineer at Novig, you sit at the intersection of design and frontend engineering. Working directly with our design and engineering teams, you'll help craft the core experience of the best Sports Prediction Market in the world: prototyping in code, testing with real users, and shipping product experiences that feel fast, fluid, and polished down to the last detail.
Design at Novig is AI first and craft first. We use tools like Claude Code to go from idea to working software fast, then test it on real devices with real users. From there, we refine the motion, interaction, and micro details intensely until it feels right.
Who you are and what you will do
WorkAI-first: Use AI to translate ideas into working code, prototype different approaches, generate components, and iterate on implementations. Keep AI in the loop from initial concept through implementation.
Obsess over the last 5-10%: Own how users experience and interact with the product, from transitions to the tiniest details most people overlook. Work closely with our design leads to bring their direction to life in code, then push it further.
Help defineour motion principles. Transitions, animations, and micro-interactions that feel snappy, smooth, and exciting.
Connect design systems, product, and brand: Turn Novig's design principles into scalable components and repeatable patterns. Evolve the design system to make distinctive, brand-driven experiences easier to create and maintain.
Prototype in code and test with users: Build interactive prototypes, then gather feedback through user research tools. Use those insights to iterate on user flows before turning them into scalable, production-ready patterns.
Prioritize performance and accessibility: Build experiences that are fast, inclusive, and reliable. Follow best practices for semantic structure, navigation, focus states, and motion preferences. Partner with engineers to debug and optimize over time.
Move fast with ownership and curiosity: You move quickly and adapt well in fast-paced environments, with a bias toward ownership and action and clear and thoughtful communication.
Not for everyone
Our work is tied to live sports - that means potential nights, weekends, and pressure included.
If you need clear swim lanes, a heavy process, or someone to tell you what to do, this won't be the right environment.
Compensation & benefits
$200k - $260k base, benchmarked at top-tier tech companies
Meaningful equity for every employee, regardless of role
100% health premiums covered
99% dental & vision covered
401(k) with 4% company match
HSA + $1,080 annual company contribution
$50/monthly company contribution to employee transit
$27/day lunch stipend when working from our NYC office
$35/day dinner stipend when working from the NYC office after 6:30pm
