Staff Product Designer
Leads design for core product features, defines design language and systems, conducts user research, builds prototypes, and mentors designers to create intuitive SaaS experiences. Requires 6+ years experience with strong Figma and UX skills.
About the job
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design for core product surfaces
- Define and evolve Dusk’s design language and component system
- Conduct user research and translate insights into product direction
- Build high-fidelity prototypes that communicate vision and drive alignment
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure design quality from concept to release
- Mentor other designers and help scale design culture across the company
- Balance creativity with pragmatism - shipping high-impact, user-centered work
Qualifications
- 6+ years of product design experience, ideally in SaaS or creative tooling
- Portfolio showcasing excellent interaction and visual design work
- Fluency in Figma and modern prototyping tools
- Strong grasp of UX principles, hierarchy, and system thinking
- Proven track record leading 0→1 or platform-level design initiatives
- Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting to stakeholders
Bonus: experience designing for creative pros, music, or entertainment products
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary + equity options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Early technical ownership in a high-growth, mission-driven company
- Access to live events and industry networking opportunities
Skills
Figma, UX Design, Visual Design, Prototyping, Design Systems, User Research, Interaction Design
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