Founding Product Designer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding Product Designer Roles at VC-Backed Startups. This is not an application for a specific job, but a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring Design talent. SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We’re looking to connect with exceptional Founding Product Designers who are excited about building intuitive, visually compelling, and user-friendly digital experiences from the ground up. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in product design, UI/UX, or visual design for web and mobile applications
• Strong proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools (Framer, InVision)
• Experience in building and scaling design systems from scratch
• Knowledge of user research methodologies, usability testing, and data-driven design decision-making
• Understanding of interaction design, motion design, and responsive UI principles
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with engineers

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about shaping the design vision and user experience for new products
• Excited about building and scaling design systems in an early-stage startup environment
• Skilled at collaborating with engineers and product teams to translate ideas into compelling interfaces
• Experience working with early-stage startups or lean product teams is a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end user experience and design language for early-stage products
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs for web and mobile applications
• Develop user research strategies to understand customer pain points and optimize design decisions
• Collaborate with founders, engineers, and product teams to align design with business objectives
• Build and maintain design systems and reusable UI components for scalability
• Conduct usability testing, A/B testing, and iterative improvements based on data and user feedback
• Advocate for design best practices, accessibility, and human-centered design principles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed