# Founding Product Designer

**Company:** [Intro](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/intro)
**Location:** Venice Beach, CA
**Role:** Product Design
**Salary:** $175k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Interaction Design, Visual Design, UX Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Systems
**Posted:** 2025-04-24

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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