Product Design Lead

Urban Ridge Supplies•New York, NY

1d•$191,000 - $224,000

About The Position

Texture is building the operating system for the grid: software used by utilities, device manufacturers, grid operators, and consumers to manage and participate in distributed energy. The Product Design Lead will be the company’s first dedicated product designer and shape an ecosystem of interconnected product surfaces for users with varied needs. The role spans real-time dashboards and analytics, geographic maps and location-aware workflows, enterprise tools for operators, consumer enrollment and onboarding experiences, end-to-end service journeys, and real-time collaboration features. The work includes creating clear, fast data-dense interfaces, AI-native workflows that balance human judgment and automation, approachable consumer experiences for technically complex products, and high-stakes enterprise tools. The designer will own product design direction and deliver high-quality work at the pace of a fast-moving team, partnering closely with product and engineering from early concepts through implementation. New York City is preferred, with flexibility for the right candidate. Compensation is $191,000–$224,000.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience designing complex products, ideally in B2B or enterprise.
Strong systems thinking and excellent visual design skills.
Proficiency in Figma and component-based design systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI/ML products, copilot-style interfaces, or generative UI.
Experience with developer tools, APIs, or platform products.
Frontend familiarity with React and HTML/CSS.
Early-stage startup experience, including 0-to-1 work.
Experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure software.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end product design across multiple surfaces, from early concepts through detailed specifications and implementation support.
Design data-heavy interfaces, including dashboards, tables, maps, and timelines, that make complex systems understandable and actionable.
Design AI-native experiences, including conversational interfaces, intelligent suggestions, and workflows combining human judgment with automation.
Create consumer-facing enrollment, device connection, and onboarding flows that feel simple despite technical complexity.
Build and evolve the design system, which includes more than 140 components.
Prototype quickly, make decisions, and deliver high-quality work without endless iteration.