Founding Product Designer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups
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 across various sectors like AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. They are looking for exceptional Founding Product Designers to build intuitive, visually compelling, and user-friendly digital experiences from the ground up. Joining the Talent Network will provide visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities with SignalFire's portfolio companies.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
