Lead Product Designer
Leads design of scalable web applications with clean, modern UX, conducts user research and data analysis, collaborates with engineers on feature integration. Requires 5+ years experience, proficiency in Figma, Claude, Cursor, and BS/MS in related field.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs.
- Implement and test new product features, ensuring they are intuitive, reliable, and performant.
- Lean towards a clean, minimal, and modern user experience and design.
- Conduct thorough product analysis, including user research, feedback analysis, and data-driven insights to inform product improvements.
- Collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
- Work closely with backend and frontend engineers to integrate product features seamlessly.
- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain code quality standards.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a product designer, building scalable and reliable web applications, preferably in a pre-Series B startup.
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, or related field.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design & Gen AI coding tools such as Claude, Cursor, Figma, Lottie and other relevant software for graphic design, prototyping, and collaboration.
- Strong proficiency in graphic design is preferred.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and driving product innovation.
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools is a plus.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Compensation
$180,000—$300,000 USD
Skills
Figma, Claude, Cursor, Lottie, Agile, User Research, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Data Analysis, Software Engineering Principles
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