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⚡dynamism.io | investing & hiring former founders for category defining companies: Replit, ElevenLabs, Vapi | Y Combinator and McKinsey alum Founding / Lead Product Designer – San Francisco ($175K–$250K)
About the Opportunity(s)
Dynamism VC partners with exceptional early-stage founders backed by Y Combinator, a16z, Sequoia, Bessemer. We’re hiring
multiple Founding or Lead Product Designers
for our San Francisco–based portfolio companies. We've placed candidates from our networks in companies including:
Vapi AI
backed by AI Grant, Bessemer
Replit
backed by a16z, Coatue
Meanwhile
backed by Sam Altman, GV
Wordware
backed by YC, Felicis
Tavus AI
backed by Sequoia, Scale AI
…and many more building across
AI, productivity, and developer tooling.
You’ll join as a
founding design leader , defining the product experience and design culture from day one — working directly with world‑class technical founders solving frontier problems.
Why These Roles Matter
Design defines how users connect with a product — emotionally, functionally, and experientially.
At this stage, your work will shape not just interfaces but the company’s identity, storytelling, and long‑term product DNA.
We’re looking for
founder‑minded designers
who move fast, think deeply, and bring taste, clarity, and conviction to everything they create.
What You’ll Do
Own the full design lifecycle
— from concepting and research to high‑fidelity UI and production.
Create and scale design systems
and visual identities that unify product and brand.
Partner directly with founders, PMs, and engineers to
define product strategy and direction.
Prototype and iterate quickly, balancing speed with design excellence.
Recruit and mentor early design hires and shape company‑wide design culture.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of
product design experience
with a strong, end‑to‑end portfolio.
Prior experience as a
founding or early designer
at a high‑growth or VC‑backed startup.
Ability to
simplify complex workflows
into intuitive, elegant user experiences.
Expert command of
Figma
and modern prototyping tools (Framer, Principle, After Effects).
First‑principles thinker
with a bias for clarity, creativity, and action.
Why You Might Be a Fit
You’ve thrived in
high‑ownership, fast‑moving environments.
You care about
craft, brand, and product coherence.
You want to
build iconic products
in San Francisco alongside exceptional founders.
You bring
taste, urgency, and founder energy
to your work.
Compensation
$175K – $200K base + meaningful early equity
Based in San Francisco (hybrid/onsite preferred)
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Technology
Information and Media
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at dynamism by 2x
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⚡dynamism.io | investing & hiring former founders for category defining companies: Replit, ElevenLabs, Vapi | Y Combinator and McKinsey alum Founding / Lead Product Designer – San Francisco ($175K–$250K)
About the Opportunity(s)
Dynamism VC partners with exceptional early-stage founders backed by Y Combinator, a16z, Sequoia, Bessemer. We’re hiring
multiple Founding or Lead Product Designers
for our San Francisco–based portfolio companies. We've placed candidates from our networks in companies including:
Vapi AI
backed by AI Grant, Bessemer
Replit
backed by a16z, Coatue
Meanwhile
backed by Sam Altman, GV
Wordware
backed by YC, Felicis
Tavus AI
backed by Sequoia, Scale AI
…and many more building across
AI, productivity, and developer tooling.
You’ll join as a
founding design leader , defining the product experience and design culture from day one — working directly with world‑class technical founders solving frontier problems.
Why These Roles Matter
Design defines how users connect with a product — emotionally, functionally, and experientially.
At this stage, your work will shape not just interfaces but the company’s identity, storytelling, and long‑term product DNA.
We’re looking for
founder‑minded designers
who move fast, think deeply, and bring taste, clarity, and conviction to everything they create.
What You’ll Do
Own the full design lifecycle
— from concepting and research to high‑fidelity UI and production.
Create and scale design systems
and visual identities that unify product and brand.
Partner directly with founders, PMs, and engineers to
define product strategy and direction.
Prototype and iterate quickly, balancing speed with design excellence.
Recruit and mentor early design hires and shape company‑wide design culture.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of
product design experience
with a strong, end‑to‑end portfolio.
Prior experience as a
founding or early designer
at a high‑growth or VC‑backed startup.
Ability to
simplify complex workflows
into intuitive, elegant user experiences.
Expert command of
Figma
and modern prototyping tools (Framer, Principle, After Effects).
First‑principles thinker
with a bias for clarity, creativity, and action.
Why You Might Be a Fit
You’ve thrived in
high‑ownership, fast‑moving environments.
You care about
craft, brand, and product coherence.
You want to
build iconic products
in San Francisco alongside exceptional founders.
You bring
taste, urgency, and founder energy
to your work.
Compensation
$175K – $200K base + meaningful early equity
Based in San Francisco (hybrid/onsite preferred)
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Technology
Information and Media
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at dynamism by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr