SignalFire
Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups
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Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups
role at
SignalFire .
Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
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
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SignalFire by 2x
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Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups
role at
SignalFire .
Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
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
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.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SignalFire by 2x
Get notified about new Staff Product Designer jobs in
New York, NY .
#J-18808-Ljbffr