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Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups

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$170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Staff Product Designer Roles at VC-Backed Startups

At

SignalFire , we partner with

top early-stage startups

that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.

We’re looking to connect with exceptional

Staff Product Designers

who are excited about

leading design strategy, scaling design systems, and crafting world-class user experiences . By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into

exclusive early-stage opportunities

that may not be publicly listed.

This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring AI/ML talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to talentnetwork@signalfire.com.

Who Should Join?

We’re looking for designers who are:

Passionate about

leading product design efforts and shaping user experience at scale

Experienced in

building and scaling design systems that support complex digital products

Excited to

mentor designers, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive user research

Typical Roles & Responsibilities

Lead the design vision and user experience for high-growth startup products Create high-fidelity UI designs, prototypes, and interaction models for web and mobile applications Develop and maintain scalable design systems to ensure consistency across products Work closely with engineering and product teams to align design strategy with business goals Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B experiments to optimize the product experience Advocate for accessibility, usability, and human-centered design principles Establish best practices for UX/UI workflows, design documentation, and cross-functional collaboration Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a strong design culture within the team

Common Qualifications

While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many

staff product design

roles in our network look for:

6+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or interaction design Expertise in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools (Framer, InVision, Principle) Experience designing for complex applications, AI-driven interfaces, or enterprise SaaS products Strong understanding of user research, usability testing, and data-driven design decision-making Proven ability to develop and scale design systems across multiple products Knowledge of motion design, micro-interactions, and responsive UI principles Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics) for effective collaboration with engineers Experience working in fast-paced startup environments or cross-functional teams

Tools & Technologies You Might Work With:

Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Framer, InVision, Principle User Research & Testing: Maze, Lookback, UserTesting, Hotjar, Google Analytics Design Systems & UI Libraries: Material Design, Tailwind UI, Carbon Design System Collaboration & Handoff: Notion, Miro, Zeplin, Abstract, Storybook Front-End Basics (for Collaboration): HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics

What Happens Next?

Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem. We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates. If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly. No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future product design roles in our portfolio.

Compensation Range: $170K - $250K

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