Senior Product Designer

Traba$170K — $200K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in product design focusing on real-world problem-solving
  • Strong portfolio showcasing design passion and capabilities
  • Proven track record in overcoming complex UX and UI challenges
  • Proficiency with design tools, particularly Figma, and experience with design systems
  • Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle; coding experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated success in delivering impactful features and user experiences
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with diverse responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Rapidly prototype designs for team evaluation and consensus
  • Develop and optimize user experiences for mobile and web applications
  • Lead the governance and evolution of the design system
  • Document and visualize both business and user needs
  • Conduct user research for concept validation and usability testing
  • Share work with team members and solicit feedback for enhancements

Benefits

  • Start-up equity
  • 100% paid health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Dinner provided via Grubhub and stocked kitchen for NYC employees
  • Commuter benefits
  • Gympass benefit
  • Additional offerings include One Medical Membership, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, Health Advocate, and Teledoc Health
Full Job Description
We are accepting portfolios for product designers who are excited about solving hard problems with high ownership. In this role, you will work alongside the best and brightest engineers and designers in Tech to help us transform the staffing industry.

Design is a powerful craft because it propels us to shape human behaviors. Beyond collaborating with others in product, you'll work closely with our operational teams to design practical, on-the-ground solutions.

About You:
  • Impeccable Craft
    Your designs are detail-oriented, technically relevant, and you understand how nuanced interactions create intuitive interfaces
  • Systems Architect
    You'll co-author our design system, and build scalable design components with our engineers
  • Inventive Problem Solver
    Whether through software, hardware, or even creative hacks, you're resourceful in tackling diverse design challenges
  • Collaborative by Nature
    You thrive on working with teams and users to explore and solve various problems
  • Adaptable and Humble
    You excel in fast-paced settings, quickly structuring ambiguity and iterating without ego


Responsibilities:
  • Rapidly prototype designs to facilitate team evaluation and alignment
  • Develop and refine user experiences within our mobile and web applications
  • Drive the development, governance and evolution of our design system
  • Understand, document, and visualize both business and worker needs
  • Conduct user research to validate concepts and usability
  • Actively share work with the team, gathering feedback for improvement


Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience designing products that solve real-world problems
  • Your portfolio is everything - we're looking for folks who love to design
  • A history of solving complex UX and UI challenges
  • Proficiency in design tools, especially Figma, and familiarity with building design systems
  • Strong understanding of the software development process (coding experience is a plus)
  • Demonstrated success in shipping impactful features and user experiences
  • Comfortable in a startup environment with a broad scope of responsibilities
  • Strong work ethic with an ambitious mindset to drive impactful change
  • Positive, optimistic, and enjoyable to work with


Benefits:
  • Start-up equity
  • Competitive Salary
  • 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
  • Dinner Provided via Grubhub & stocked kitchen for NY employees
  • 🚍 Commuter benefit
  • 🏋 Gympass Benefit
  • ✚✚ Additional: One Medical Membership, Gympass, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health


Salary Range Details

The compensation range for this position is set between $170,000 and $200,000, reflecting our market analysis and other relevant considerations. However, exceptions may be made for candidates with qualifications that significantly differ from those outlined in the job description. We also offer a highly competitive equity package designed to ensure you share meaningfully in the long-term success and upside of the business.

The position is based onsite in New York City or San Francisco, five days per week, giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with a high-performing team in a fast-paced, energetic environment. Being in person supports real-time decision-making, stronger teamwork, and the kind of creative problem-solving that drives meaningful impact.

What is light industrial labor?

15% of the world's workforce is engaged in the light industrial sector. These workers are involved in the production, assembly, and quality control of consumer goods and components. Their tasks often include operating machinery, assembling products, inspecting goods for defects, and packaging finished items. This work typically occurs in factories or manufacturing facilities and involves less heavy machinery and raw materials compared to heavy industry. The focus is on producing goods efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality.

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