Product Design Lead

Cloaked•New York, NY

41d•$175,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cloaked is a privacy startup dedicated to rebuilding consumer trust in how personal data is used. Our vision is to create an internet that serves the needs of its users, first and foremostâwith individual privacy and opt-in at the core. Our product is a virtual âcloakâ that you use as you visit any website â Facebook, Amazon, etc. It lets you choose to share all, some, or none of your private information based on your personal preference. Weâre looking for a Product Design Lead with the right experience to shape the next generation of our mobile and web product suite. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives at the intersection of systems thinking, end-to-end experience design, and exceptional UI craft. Someone who can elevate both the product and the design culture. This position is based in New York City, and we welcome candidates who are already in NYC or open to relocating.

Requirements

Design system expertise: Demonstrated experience in building or maintaining cross-platform systems that scale.
Strong UI craft: Exceptional visual sense for hierarchy, typography, motion, and layout.
End-to-end product design experience: Proven ability to connect research, UX strategy, and polished execution.
Systems thinker: Able to translate complex problems into cohesive, modular design solutions.
Proficient in Figma, Adobe Suite and familiar with rapid prototyping tools.
Strong communicator: Can clearly explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Organized and reliable: Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver with consistency.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for mobile (iOS/Android) or multi-platform ecosystems.
Experienced in design systems, startups, or fast-scaling teams.
Agency or consulting experience working across diverse product challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead and design user experiences end-to-end across mobile and web from research and strategy to polished UI delivery.
Build, evolve, and maintain our design system, ensuring visual and interaction consistency across platforms.
Define and refine user flows, interaction models, and scalable frameworks that drive clarity and cohesion.
Craft elegant, high-quality interfaces that balance usability, accessibility, and visual impact.
Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to align user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals.
Leverage user insights, analytics, and usability testing to iterate quickly and make informed design decisions.
Champion design excellence and consistency across the organization.

Benefits

Cloaked employees have 401K, as well as top of the line Health, Dental, and Vision benefits.
We offer flexible work arrangements and the ability to work remotely as needed.
Cloaked provides a home office stipend in addition to a new company laptop (and other tech depending on the role).
Competitive PTO: We encourage employees to take a minimum # of vacation per quarter. We see PTO as a preventative burnout measure and are committed to changing the industry standard.
Monthly health stipend: Used for any kind of physical, mental or emotional care youâd like to take for yourself, be it a gym membership, a meditation app, or time with a personal trainer.
Late Night Meals: We understand that sometimes work can get in the way of meal prep. In response to that, we offer employees a monthly meal stipend to be used when they don't have time to get a home cooked meal going!
Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and personal growth are provided to all employees who seek to further their knowledge and capabilities through an unlimited professional development fund. Additionally team members are encouraged to regularly attend conferences and industry events.

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