About the job
Founding Designer at Garage (Y Combinator W24)
About Garage
Garage is revolutionizing the way local governments acquire and exchange essential equipment—from radios to fire trucks. Our platform has successfully facilitated the purchase of equipment and vehicles that serve millions of citizens across all 50 states, empowering municipalities to optimize their budgets.
Backed by $18 million in funding from prominent investors like Y Combinator and Initialized Capital, we are a dynamic team of high achievers with backgrounds from Twitter, Ramp, Goldman Sachs, PayPal, Honey, and Mem AI, all based in New York City. As our Founding Designer, you will work closely with the founders and the CTO to drive our design vision.
At Garage, we believe that outstanding design is integral to our success. In a crowded market, we aim to establish a new standard of excellence and create the marketplace of the future.
Role Overview:
Lead and expand the design function for both brand identity and product development.
Oversee the visual design of our products, focusing on seamless buyer and seller interactions within the marketplace.
Develop engaging sales and marketing materials (both static and video) that will reach hundreds of thousands of users nationwide.
Collaborate closely with marketing and engineering teams to deliver high-fidelity designs.
Engage with customers and leverage data, research, and iterative feedback to enhance user experiences.
Contribute to building our design team and delve into areas of personal interest as the company grows.
Willingness to work in-person in our NYC office.
Who We Are Seeking:
An innovative designer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing startup environment.
Expertise in UX design, with a strong grasp of user flows, interaction design, and usability principles.
A keen eye for aesthetics and meticulous attention to detail.
What We Offer:
Attractive salary, stock options, and opportunities for professional growth.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

