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IntroIntroVenice Beach, CA

Founding Product Designer

Founding Product Designer leads design from ideation to execution for mobile/web products, creating user-centered designs, building design systems, and conducting research. Requires 5+ years experience, Figma mastery, and strong UX skills in a fast-paced startup.

175k – 250k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEProduct Design

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design process from ideation to execution for mobile and web platforms
  • Create intuitive, user-centered designs through research, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals
  • Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and other stakeholders to iterate and refine product features
  • Develop and maintain a cohesive design system to ensure consistency across the platform
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions
  • Mentor junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful mobile and web designs
  • Mastery of design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD and proficiency in creating interactive prototypes
  • Strong understanding of interaction design, visual design, and UX principles
  • Proven experience in user research, usability testing, and translating insights into actionable design improvements
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
  • Excellent communication skills to present and justify design decisions clearly

Skills

FigmaSketchAdobe XDInteraction DesignVisual DesignUX DesignUser ResearchUsability TestingPrototypingDesign Systems

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