Product Designer (SF, YC)

Pragmatike

$100K — $150K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional product design experience.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing complex digital product ownership.
  • Expertise in interaction design and user-centered design principles.
  • Exceptional visual design skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with scalable design systems.
  • Excellent prototyping skills for rapid concept validation.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and product sense.

Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end product experiences across multiple platforms.
  • Transform complex workflows into intuitive user journeys.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready specifications.
  • Develop scalable design systems and interaction frameworks.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams for feature delivery.
  • Conduct user research to inform product improvements.
  • Design interactions and feedback mechanisms that enhance usability.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance can be discussed during interviews.
  • Visa sponsorship possible for eligible candidates.
Full Job Description
Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-time
Relocation Assistance and Visa Sponsorship: Can be discussed with our HR team during the first interview.

What You'll Do
  • Design end-to-end product experiences across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
  • Transform complex workflows into intuitive and elegant user journeys.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity designs, and production-ready specifications.
  • Develop and maintain scalable design systems and interaction frameworks.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to define and deliver new features.
  • Conduct user research and translate insights into meaningful product improvements.
  • Design thoughtful interactions, motion, and feedback mechanisms that enhance usability.
  • Balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to create exceptional experiences.
  • Influence product strategy through design exploration and customer-centered thinking.
  • Help establish design best practices and contribute to the evolution of the product experience.


What We're Looking For
  • 5+ years of professional product design experience.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating ownership of complex digital products from concept to launch.
  • Expertise in interaction design, information architecture, and user-centered design principles.
  • Strong visual design skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience creating and maintaining scalable design systems.
  • Excellent prototyping skills and ability to validate concepts quickly.
  • Ability to operate independently and thrive in ambiguous environments.
  • Strong product sense and ability to simplify complex problems.
  • Experience collaborating closely with engineers and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.


Nice to Have
  • Experience designing AI-powered products, developer tools, or technical platforms.
  • Familiarity with conversational interfaces or intelligent systems.
  • Motion design experience.
  • Ability to build functional prototypes using code.
  • Experience in startup or high-growth environments.
  • Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
  • Strong systems-thinking approach to product design.
  • Experience helping establish design standards in early-stage teams.


Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Pragmatike

More Consumer Technology Jobs

Find similar Product Designer (SF, YC) jobs: