Senior/Founding Product Designer

This is a full-time opportunity based in the New York City with a fast growing, well-funded startup building AI native products at scale. The company is focused on transforming complex workflows into intuitive, high impact user experiences using cutting edge AI, modern frontend technologies, and a robust design foundation. You will join a small, high velocity team working across product, engineering, and leadership to define the future of an AI driven platform.

If youre looking for a role where you can shape the entire design direction of a company from day one, this is it. As the first or senior design hire, youll own the full design lifecyclefrom zero to one product strategy to polished visual executionwhile partnering directly with founders and senior engineers. This is a rare chance to build a design system from scratch, influence product architecture, and ship AI powered workflows that meaningfully impact users lives. Youll thrive here if youre a high ownership builder who loves rapid iteration, enjoys working closely with customers, and wants to leave your fingerprints on a product, culture, and brand that will scale for years.

47+ years of Product Design experience in fast paced startup environments
Strong portfolio demonstrating end to end ownership of complex product workflows
Expert level Figma skills and fluency in modern design systems
Experience designing for AI driven or B2B SaaS products
Ability to collaborate deeply with engineering and product teams
Technical proficiency with React, TypeScript, or AI assisted coding tools
Experience conducting customer discovery, usability testing, and rapid prototyping

Background in engineering, computer science, or technical fields
Experience as a founding designer, early-stage builder, or former founder/hacker
Familiarity with healthcare, logistics, or other complex operational domains
Ability to define visual identity and brand systems from scratch
Passion for building design culture, process, and best practices

70% AI native product design & system architecture
30% Frontend/UI implementation (React, TypeScript, or AI coding tools)

70% Hands On Design Execution (wireframes, prototypes, visual design, design systems)
10% Management & Strategic Duties (design direction, product strategy, cross?functional alignment)
20% Team Collaboration (working with founders, engineers, and customers)

Bonus eligible

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options

*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.