Founding Product Designer

escargot.com • New York, NY

8h

About The Position

Escargot is looking for a visionary Senior Product Designer who can translate our brand’s heart, humor, and playfulness into stunning, seamless designs. This role is for someone who sees the world differently—someone who understands that great design doesn’t just look beautiful; it feels intuitive, thoughtful, and leaves an impression. From ideating delightful new features to crafting user experiences beyond pixels, you’ll be at the center of shaping how our brand feels at every touchpoint. We’re a brand that lives in the space between the digital and physical, and we need someone who thrives on blurring those lines. If you have a knack for blending form and function, love solving design challenges, and are passionate about making people feel something through your work, let’s talk.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in product or digital design, preferably in e-commerce, consumer brands, or creative industries.
• A portfolio that showcases exceptional design skills, creativity, and a mastery of blending stunning visuals with thoughtful UX.
• Expert-level proficiency with design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of UX design principles, with the ability to simplify complex user journeys into intuitive experiences.
• Proven ability to balance brand creativity with functionality—your designs aren’t just pretty, they work.
• Passion for crafting designs that evoke emotion and connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
• A keen eye for typography, color, and visual storytelling that makes your work stand out.
• Ability to think conceptually and execute practically, from brainstorming with the team to handing off polished files to developers.
• A collaborative spirit—Escargot thrives on teamwork and bouncing big ideas around!

Nice To Haves

• Have experience designing physical products (cards, packaging, or printed goods).
• Are equally obsessed with UI micro-interactions and how a paper stock feels in your hands.
• Understand (and love!) Escargot’s brand pillars: playful, relatable, and human.
• Know how to turn a “good” design into a “stop-scroll, save-worthy” one.

Responsibilities

• Create visually striking, user-friendly designs that bring Escargot’s playful personality and ethos to life—both in our digital experiences (website, e-commerce, social campaigns) and physical products (greeting cards, packaging).
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, and content, to design experiences that are as practical as they are magical.
• Use insights and empathy to craft thoughtful user journeys that make people feel seen, delighted, and seamlessly guided.
• Sketch, prototype, and refine designs based on feedback and data—while staying true to Escargot’s brand identity.
• Ensure every design decision reinforces Escargot’s witty, heartfelt tone and balances creativity with clarity.
• Work closely with the founders to bring big, bold ideas to life and push the boundaries of what a greeting card and design experience can be.
• Ensure designs are inclusive, accessible, and intuitive for all users, no matter the platform or product.

Benefits

• Work in a creative, fast-paced environment where no idea is too big or too weird.
• Shape the future of Escargot’s design direction across both digital and physical platforms.
• Collaborate with founders and teammates who value wit, ambition, and great design.

What This Job Offers

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