Product Designer (NYC)
New York, New York
Direct Hire
$120k - $140k
Job Title: Product Designer
Location: Must be based in NYC and able to meet as needed. Most likely won't be a weekly basis.
*Must be located and authorized to work here in the US without Visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future. No C2C inquires, please*
Based in NYC with a flexible remote setup, our client is an early-stage, self-funded startup developing a powerful workflow automation platform. They're moving fast and building from the ground up, led by sharp, driven founders focused on delivering clean, scalable solutions for complex problems.
They’re searching for a founding product designer with a standout portfolio to lead design across the product. This role is hands-on and high-impact — you’ll shape the user experience, define visual direction, and work closely with the founding team to turn intricate workflows into clean, intuitive, and beautiful interfaces.
Requirements
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5+ years of experience in product design, ideally with B2B SaaS tools
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Exceptional visual design and UX skills
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Strong portfolio with end-to-end case studies and polished, high-quality UI work
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Skilled in responsive design and accessibility standards (WCAG)
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Comfortable with the speed and ambiguity of an early-stage startup
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Based in NYC or able to meet in person as needed
Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end design across the web app
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Translate complex systems into simple, user-friendly interfaces
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Set UX strategy and define design systems from scratch
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Collaborate closely with founders and engineers to ship quickly and iterate
Join a small, mission-driven team where you’ll have full ownership of design and a direct path to influence the product vision. The role comes with salary between $120-140K base, meaningful early equity and the opportunity to create something bold from day one.