Lead Design Engineer

As a Lead Design Engineer at Braze, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing innovative design solutions that enhance our product offerings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver top-notch designs that align with our strategic vision. Your expertise will guide the design process, ensuring that our products not only meet client needs but also set industry standards.

Role overview Smith Engineering is seeking a Director of Design Engineering to lead its design team in New York City. This leader will oversee the development of engineering solutions that meet client requirements and comply with industry standards. The role involves shaping project direction and supporting the growth of a skilled group of engineers. What you will do Guide and manage the design engineering team Drive the creation of efficient, high-quality engineering designs Ensure all work aligns with client needs and industry standards Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team Influence the direction of engineering projects at Smith Engineering

About JuniorAt Junior, we are pioneering innovative tools powered by large language models (LLMs) that enhance the investment research experience for private market investors. We collaborate with some of the world's top 10 private equity and consulting firms, managing billions in annual investments. As a profitable and bootstrapped company, our dynamic team of 24 operates from London and NYC, continually expanding our impact.Discover more about our mission and values here. Our UsersOur users are highly intelligent consulting and private equity professionals at global strategy firms, boutique M&A entities, and independent investment teams. They are often overwhelmed by administrative tasks that detract from their analytical capabilities, spending excessive time on research calls, transcript management, quote retrieval, and data integration under tight deadlines.Junior alleviates these challenges through automation of call ingestion, transcript refinement, quote extraction, and insight organization, allowing users to concentrate on strategic problem-solving, deal sourcing, and impactful recommendations. The RoleAs the sole designer, you will have a unique chance to:Deliver results rapidlyCraft and develop innovative interaction methods with technologyEngage in transformative projects utilizing LLMsWork in collaboration with external partners to drive growthInfluence product strategy, direction, and prioritization Sample ProjectsInnovative human-in-the-loop UI components for LLM guidanceAI-enhanced, auto-populated hypothesis tracker for investment researchDesign and develop a mobile application from the ground up within 3 weeksReal-time collaborative tools for consultants and investors About YouWe seek a product-focused designer who:Exhibits outstanding taste and design judgmentPossesses strong product intuitionHas experience with LLMs and modern design tools

Who are we?FalconX is an innovative collective of operators, investors, and builders dedicated to transforming institutional access to the cryptocurrency markets. Positioned at the crossroads of traditional finance and avant-garde technology, FalconX tackles the industry's most pressing challenges. Navigating the digital asset market can be intricate and disjointed, with a scarcity of products and services that facilitate trading strategies, structures, and liquidity synonymous with conventional financial markets. As a holistic solution for all digital asset strategies from inception to scale, FalconX serves as the connective tissue that empowers clients to seamlessly navigate the continually evolving cryptocurrency landscape.ImpactWe are seeking a Brand Designer to enhance our communication with the world's foremost financial institutions. This integral role resides within the Marketing department and is responsible for translating complex financial and cryptocurrency concepts into clear, engaging, and visually stunning designs. You will oversee the visual output across our external communications—from product announcements and comprehensive reports to event experiences and multimedia content.We value a candidate who can operate at both a high creative level and a rapid execution pace, delivering institutional-grade design that reflects FalconX's quality, precision, and credibility.Your contributions will help shape a more accessible financial system. By powering trading, credit, and technological infrastructure, we enable institutions worldwide to access digital assets more efficiently. Your work will play a crucial role in narrating this transformative story.Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver delightful user experiences across all platforms and influence product decisions.Engage with the customer success team to grasp the needs of our current and prospective customers.Oversee the entire user journey and all aspects of design execution, from research and ideation to prototyping, user testing, and final production.Contribute to and participate in our design critique process, continuously refining UI/UX to create user-centered experiences.Provide mentorship and constructive design feedback to fellow design team members.

Role Overview Weedmaps is hiring a remote Lead Staff Systems Design Engineer to guide the evolution of our design system into a scalable, production-ready product. This role sits at the intersection of Design, Engineering, and AI tooling, ensuring the system is built, maintained, and expanded across all user interfaces. The work directly impacts development speed, product quality, and consistency, while supporting seamless updates and strong usability standards. Success depends on close collaboration with Engineering (including CI/CD, tokens, and tooling), Creative (brand alignment and evolution), and Product Design (development and iteration) teams. What You Will Do Define and advance a multi-platform design system for web and mobile, focusing on architecture, governance, and scalability. Own the product roadmap, setting priorities based on product needs, adoption gaps, and system performance. Work with Design and Creative leaders to maintain high standards of craftsmanship, modern interaction patterns, and brand adaptability. Design and build core system components, creating APIs, variants, and composition patterns that are intuitive, flexible, and scalable. Uphold visual precision, fidelity, accessibility (including React Aria), and strong interaction quality, covering motion and state management. Continuously improve components based on real-world product usage and edge cases. Implement automated quality assurance systems, such as visual regression testing, and regularly audit for usability and craftsmanship. Act as a champion for system quality across teams. Lead migration of legacy UI components, ensuring key product areas (like CTAs and checkout flows) use the design system and drive adoption throughout the ecosystem. Enhance Developer Experience (DX) by designing well-structured component APIs that balance flexibility with ease of use. Build an effective tool-to-code pipeline (Figma, Claude, Builder, etc.) to keep design artifacts in sync with production components and prevent drift. Partner with Engineering on architecture decisions (CI/CD, token systems, distribution) and support enforcement mechanisms such as linting and token constraints. Introduce and standardize AI-assisted workflows, structuring components for AI-friendly generation and integrating tools (Builder.io, Gemini, etc.) to support consistency. Mentor designers and engineers, and develop documentation to encourage system adoption and understanding. Location This is a remote position based in New York City, New York.

About SomethingsAt Somethings, we are pioneering the first social wellness platform tailored for teens. Our mission is to foster authentic connections between teens and mentors who truly understand and support them in their journey towards better mental health.With 25 million teens in the U.S. grappling with mental health challenges, our goal is not just to attract users but to ensure they engage meaningfully, connect with compassionate mentors, and receive the crucial support they need to thrive.Supported by General Catalyst and top-tier healthcare and consumer investors, we are experiencing rapid growth — a remarkable 1100% increase in 2025, with a successful $15M Series A funding round, positioning us for a projected 5x growth in 2026.If you're excited to join a generationally impactful company in the mental health space, we welcome you to our mission.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a Lead Product Designer to spearhead the development of our Mentor Operations Platform — the web interface integral to the work of our mentors and operations team in supporting teens.This position offers a unique opportunity to shape high-impact, high-quality design solutions:You will craft experiences that empower teens to stay engaged, connect authentically, and truly improve their mental health.Your role will encompass the complete design process — from research and insights to concept development, prototyping, and finally delivering a finished product that mentors and teens will use.Additionally, you will contribute to the creation of AI tools that enhance human connection, ensuring that technology complements rather than replaces the vital peer relationships at the heart of our platform.What You’ll DoYou will take ownership of key initiatives aligned with our 2026 strategic goals:1. Transform our Mentor Operations Platform into a world-class experienceLead the design of the web experience that mentors and operations staff depend on daily.Upgrade the platform from being merely functional and fragmented to a cohesive, elegant, and industry-leading solution.Design with an emphasis on reliability, clarity, and tranquility — crafting experiences that enable mentors to focus on their teens instead of their tools.Pay attention to every detail: typography, empty states, motion, and micro-interactions.2. Develop scalable tools for our mentor operationsDesign mentor-focused tools that enhance connection, clarity, and...

About UsAt Applied Labs, we are revolutionizing the landscape of AI by creating a platform for reliable AI agents that streamline and automate intricate workflows. Our team thrives on collaboration and innovation, primarily working in-person from our New York City headquarters.Why Join Us?Growth Potential: Experience rapid growth with our team, which has achieved a 10x increase in just four months.Autonomy: Enjoy high levels of ownership, managing projects from start to finish.Innovative Challenges: Tackle complex problems by designing high-quality experiences that simplify AI concepts for users.Exceptional Team: Collaborate with a talented team sourced from prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, and former employees from companies like Gemini and Meta.Quality and Speed: Work in a fast-paced environment that maintains high standards of excellence.Your RoleOversee the design and development of Applied Labs' web presence and branding, including marketing sites, landing pages, and interactive storytelling elements.Transform high-fidelity designs into production-ready user interfaces, ensuring top-notch typography, layout, motion, accessibility, and performance.Develop reusable components and templates that enhance consistency and efficiency across our website and branding initiatives.Maintain a high-quality pipeline of branded design assets, encompassing images, videos, motion graphics, and illustrations.Leverage modern AI tools to expedite design processes while ensuring quality control and a human touch.Collaborate closely with founders to establish and uphold the visual and communicative standards of Applied Labs.Set benchmarks for future team members through comprehensive documentation and creative workflows.You Will Excel If YouHave a proven track record of delivering polished, customer-facing web experiences.Possess fluency in both design and frontend development, aiming to eliminate handoffs.Have a keen eye for detail in craft, including typography, spacing, and interactivity.Can rapidly prototype, validate concepts, and iterate while maintaining coherence and quality.Utilize AI tools effectively to enhance coding and creative production, with the ability to critique and refine outputs.

About CrosbyCrosby is revolutionizing the legal industry by creating an innovative AI-driven law firm that seamlessly integrates top-tier legal expertise with advanced AI technologies. Our mission is to provide legal services that are quicker, more reliable, and exceptionally transparent. Unlike typical legal tech startups, we operate as a law firm, fundamentally transforming the traditional legal model from within.With a dynamic team of 30 and rapidly expanding, our founders have backgrounds from prestigious firms such as Cooley and Ramp, along with tech giants like Google. Our talented team includes individuals from leading companies like Stripe, Meta, and Vanta. Backed by notable investors including Sequoia, Index, BCV, and Elad Gil, we serve a roster of high-growth tech clients including Cursor, Clay, Braintrust, and Serval. Last year, we achieved a remarkable 10x revenue growth and are poised to replicate that success as demand continues to surge.Legal services remain one of the last major sectors largely untouched by software innovation. We are dedicated to developing tools and workflows that will redefine the collaboration between AI and humans in handling complex knowledge work.About the roleWe are seeking a Lead Product Designer to establish the benchmark for exceptional design at Crosby. This role reports directly to our co-founder and CTO, collaborating closely with our product and engineering leads. You will have the autonomy to define design standards and influence our development processes.You will work directly alongside our founders, our initial product lead, our founding designer, and a quickly growing engineering team to create Crosby's products from the ground up. Your primary responsibility will be to shape our customer-facing experience, starting with the launch of our platform and product from inception to implementation. As the lead designer for our first external product, you will engage with clients and internal stakeholders to research and identify core user challenges, prioritize features and milestones, and contribute to defining Crosby's product and business identity. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with our internal users (the lawyers) to enhance the AI-powered tools they depend on daily.You will thrive in this role if:Your visual design skills are exceptional. Your creations are captivating, drawing people in with your attention to typography, visual elements, and color palettes that transform a product from merely functional to truly delightful.You possess a strong product-oriented mindset. You prioritize understanding the problem at hand before considering design aesthetics. You have successfully launched features that improved metrics and eliminated those that underperformed, and you can articulate both experiences.You are self-sufficient and confident in your opinions. You don't shy away from advocating for your design perspective and can articulate your vision effectively.

Join Our Team as a Lead Product DesignerAt Adonis, we are on a mission to transform the way complex data and workflows are understood and managed. We are seeking a visionary Lead Product Designer who will spearhead our design initiatives and shape the user experience across our platform. Reporting directly to the Head of Product, you will create intuitive, impactful designs that simplify intricate processes for our users.Your Key Focus Areas:Data Visualizations: Develop insightful dashboards and reports that empower users to make informed decisions.Operational Workflows: Create seamless experiences that enhance the setup, configuration, monitoring, and management of workflows at scale.Alerting & Monitoring: Design user-friendly systems for configuring and interpreting alerts, facilitating timely actions.User Flows & Journeys: Strategically map and optimize end-to-end user experiences throughout the platform.Your Responsibilities Include:Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to deliver top-tier designs.Building and maintaining a comprehensive design system that supports both patient-facing and administrative tools.Creating wireframes, flowcharts, mock-ups, and prototypes to quickly iterate and refine new features.Conducting both quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing the results, and integrating insights into the product roadmap.Ensuring consistent UX and design standards across all Adonis products.

Role overview Confido is hiring a Design Engineer for its New York City office. The role centers on creating products that combine practical function with strong visual appeal. Every project aims to improve user experience by blending thoughtful design with technical expertise. What you will do Design and develop new products, applying advanced technology and engineering methods Collaborate with colleagues across different teams to turn ideas into finished products Make sure each design meets functional needs and maintains high standards for aesthetics Location This position is based at Confido’s NYC office.

About SandbarLocated in the heart of New York City, Sandbar is an innovative interface company dedicated to empowering individuals in a world where they can think, act, and move freely. Our talented team has engineered cutting-edge software, machine learning, and hardware products for renowned companies such as Meta, CTRL-labs, Google, Apple, Fitbit, Peloton, and Equinox.Our flagship product, Stream, introduces a groundbreaking human-agent interface—a private voice ring coupled with a conversational computer. Stream has garnered attention from prestigious outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Wired, and is set to launch in Summer '26.Join us in our mission to redefine the interface of self-augmentation!About the RoleWe are seeking a visionary Lead Product Designer to spearhead the design of Stream's innovative conversational interface. This pivotal role encompasses every facet of our end-user experience, including UI/UX design, multimodal interactions, agentic control, information representation, and personality. Collaborating closely with software engineers, machine learning experts, and company founders, you will lead the design efforts for a next-generation computing experience.This position is ideal for a creative thinker who embodies both a broad vision and meticulous attention to detail—someone who is both humanistic and technical, experienced yet eager to explore new beginnings.

shoponpickle is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace that connects people who want to rent high-quality items with those who have them sitting unused. The platform lets owners earn income from their belongings, while renters avoid long-term commitments and only pay for what they need. There are no subscription fees, just straightforward rentals. With more than 400,000 items listed, shoponpickle serves customers throughout the United States. The company is growing quickly in major cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami. While fashion remains a central focus, the platform is expanding into new categories to keep things fresh and interesting. What sets shoponpickle apart is its wide range of peer-to-peer inventory, fast fulfillment times (under 2 days nationwide and under 2 hours locally), and a pay-as-you-go approach. The company has secured $20 million in funding from notable investors and is focused on building a new way to access goods. Location The Design Lead position is based in New York City.

Join Us as a Lead Designer!At bettermoney, we are pioneering the next surge of stablecoin adoption, transforming payments with our innovative stablecoin clearinghouse. As our inaugural Designer, you will be at the forefront of our design initiatives, crafting everything from intuitive product interfaces to visually captivating sales presentations.About Our VisionWe are firm believers that stablecoins represent the future of currency, serving as the foundation for improved payment systems. We recognize the critical structural challenges impeding stablecoin adoption and are dedicated to resolving them. Backed by $10M in funding from a16z Crypto and other esteemed partners, our dynamic team in NYC is committed to bringing better financial solutions to the world.Your ResponsibilitiesCraft user-centric product interfaces for our clearinghouse platform, including the website, admin dashboards, transaction workflows, and operational tools.Develop and uphold our brand identity, visual language, and design systems.Enhance our marketing materials, including the website, landing pages, and presentations.Collaborate closely with engineering and leadership to simplify complex financial concepts into accessible user experiences.Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design choices.Set design processes and standards as our team expands.And yes, you’ll be responsible for keeping the design dishes clean!What We SeekA product designer with a diverse portfolio showcasing product UI as well as brand and marketing work.A comprehensive understanding of the design process, capable of navigating from research and wireframes to polished visual outputs.Exceptional UI and interaction design skills, especially in data-rich or complex workflows.A self-starter who thrives as the sole designer in a fast-paced, early-stage setting.Our Core ValuesChallenge the Norm - We believe traditional payment systems that delay transactions and incur high fees are unacceptable. Join us in creating a future that prioritizes efficiency and value.Act with Purpose - We encourage urgency and accountability in our actions. Understand the importance of your contributions to drive our mission forward.

Role overview The Senior Design Lead will oversee design projects aimed at enhancing urban life in New York City. This position calls for leadership of a multidisciplinary team, working together to create solutions that align with the city's broader strategies. Collaboration is central to this role. The Senior Design Lead will coordinate with teams across various city sectors to ensure that each project supports New York City's goals and priorities. What you will do Guide the direction of multiple design projects from concept through implementation Lead and mentor a team with diverse skills and backgrounds Work closely with other city departments to align design work with strategic objectives Requirements Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams Strong collaboration skills across different sectors or departments Ability to deliver design solutions that address urban challenges

Role Overview On Running AG is seeking a Senior Lead for Retail Store Design to guide creative projects throughout the AMER region. Based in New York City, this position shapes retail environments that reflect our brand and connect with customers. What You Will Do Partner with teams across departments to develop retail concepts and experiences Lead the design process for new and existing store locations in the AMER region Ensure each environment aligns with brand values and elevates the customer journey What We Look For Extensive background in retail store design Strong creative vision and ability to translate ideas into engaging spaces Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

Join the City of New York as a Design Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the infrastructure and urban environment of one of the world's most dynamic cities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative design projects that enhance the quality of life for millions of residents and visitors.As a Design Engineer, you will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, utilizing your expertise in engineering principles, design software, and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality designs that meet regulatory standards and community needs.

About AirOpsAirOps is pioneering the future of content engineering with our innovative end-to-end platform designed for the AI era. As the landscape of discovery transitions from traditional search to AI-driven solutions, we empower brands to enhance their visibility and maintain relevance. Our remarkable growth, including a fivefold increase in revenue over the past year, showcases our success in assisting marketing teams from companies like Ramp, Chime, Carta, and Rippling to transform content quality into a sustainable competitive edge.Our platform equips marketers to expertly navigate this evolving discovery landscape, identify high-impact opportunities, and produce precise, on-brand content that garners citations from AI while simultaneously building trust with human audiences. Supported by esteemed investors such as Greylock, Unusual Ventures, Wing VC, and Founder Collective, we are committed to creating intelligent systems that will equip the next generation of marketing leaders. AirOps has its headquarters in San Francisco, New York, and Montevideo.About the RoleWe are looking for a passionate Lead Product Designer to help define the future of AI Search. In this pivotal role, you will develop products that enable brands to thrive as AI agents evolve into the primary means for customer discovery. You will oversee significant elements of our platform experience, encompassing search visibility tools and last-mile editing functionalities that are revolutionizing how marketing teams generate revenue in the AI era.You excel in a fast-paced environment and are adept at addressing complex information architecture challenges. You will rapidly prototype using tools like Cursor and Figma Make, collaborating closely with content and marketing teams to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.

Antimetal is on the lookout for a talented Design Engineer who can transform innovative concepts from rough sketches into production-ready designs. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing entirely new ways for users to interact with and manage infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience across our platform.About AntimetalAntimetal is pioneering the future of infrastructure management. Our mission is to create a comprehensive platform that not only identifies and resolves issues but also proactively prevents them, allowing engineers to dedicate their time to what they excel at: creating exceptional products.Your Responsibilities:Lead the design system utilizing Figma and code (React, Tailwind), ensuring it remains robust and scalable.Deliver pixel-perfect interfaces through meticulous CSS implementation.Transform ideas from rough sketches to production-ready outputs in collaboration with design and engineering teams.Enhance front-end architecture and adhere to best practices.Establish new interaction patterns for AI-driven tools.Your Qualifications:Experience in a Design Engineer role, as a frontend engineer with strong design acumen, or as a designer proficient in engineering.Expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind, along with a solid understanding of modern frontend architecture and state management strategies.A keen eye for visual design and interaction—attention to detail, motion, and creating interfaces that feel precise and responsive are essential.A quick and adaptable prototyper comfortable using Figma, code, or AI tools to expedite idea validation.Proficiency in CSS animations, transitions, and layout techniques, capable of crafting dynamic interfaces.A compelling portfolio that showcases high-quality front-end development projects.Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced startup environment with a focus on rapid iteration, testing, and achieving results.Bonus Skills:Familiarity with additional design tools or programming languages is a plus.

At Bubble, our mission is to democratize software creation, making it accessible for everyone. We empower individuals and teams to transform their ideas into fully-functioning applications across web, iOS, and Android platforms without writing a single line of code. As the market's only full-stack, cross-device no-code platform, we proudly serve over 5 million users in more than 100 countries, breaking down barriers to innovation and entrepreneurship globally.Our Achievements:Our product is thriving, with entire VC-backed companies built solely on Bubble. After finding product-market fit and successfully bootstrapping for eight years, we recently secured a $100 million Series A funding round, affirming our position as one of the fastest-growing companies in New York's tech ecosystem. Our community showcases what’s possible on Bubble, with numerous success stories such as Mailead, which grew a $10k investment into a $2M valuation, and Faceless.video, achieving over $1M in ARR within a year.About The Role:We are seeking a Lead Product Designer to spearhead the evolution of our core visual editor. This role is pivotal for a designer who excels at comprehending complex systems and workflows, transforming them into intuitive, powerful tools. Your primary objective will be to enhance the usability of our visual development editor, allowing anyone to succeed in building applications on the Bubble platform while extending its functionalities to cater to diverse use cases.

Who We AreLightning AI, the innovator behind PyTorch Lightning, was established in 2019 to provide a comprehensive platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems. Our mission is to streamline the transition from research to production, reducing friction at every step.Following our merger with Voltage Park, a neocloud and AI Factory, we now offer a blend of developer-focused software and cost-effective, scalable computing resources. Our tools empower teams, from solo researchers to large enterprises, to conduct experimentation, training, and production inference, all while ensuring built-in security, observability, and control.With a global presence, Lightning AI has offices in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, supported by esteemed investors such as Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.Our ValuesMove Fast: We act swiftly and accurately, breaking down challenges into manageable steps.Focus: We prioritize one task at a time, collaborating to deliver precise features.Balance: We recognize that sustained performance comes from rest and recovery, promoting a healthy work-life balance.Craftsmanship: We believe in innovation through excellence, attending to every detail and taking pride in our expertise.Minimal: We embrace simplicity to drive innovation, eliminating unnecessary complexity and focusing on what truly matters.What We're Looking ForWe are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our dynamic team, serving as a crucial link between design prototypes and production-ready engineering code. This role is situated at the crossroads of product design and frontend engineering, responsible for transforming high-fidelity product visions into scalable, production-grade user experiences across the Lightning platform. You will play a key role in enhancing our front-end hygiene and stabilizing our React Component Library, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and performant user experiences. With a versatile skill set in both front-end engineering and design, you excel in a fast-paced startup environment and are eager to undertake foundational improvements that result in polished feature deliveries.This is a hybrid role based in our New York City office.