Founding Product Designer

At datacurve, we are revolutionizing data collection through our innovative platform, Shipd. This engaging application turns tedious annotation tasks into an exciting, competitive adventure filled with quests, bounties, and leaderboards. As we continue to evolve, we are seeking a Founding Design Engineer to refine our existing platform into a sophisticated, scalable solution that meets the needs of our contributors and clients alike.Your RoleDesign Robust Systems: Develop custom design systems and reusable UI components that effectively accommodate diverse data formats and workflows.Lead Quest Builder Development: Create efficient multi-step agent workflows and UI structures to ensure rapid, consistent, and scalable setups.Address Complex UX Challenges: Design for extended coding sessions, foster a competitive programming culture, and integrate real-time telemetry.Implement Gamification Features: Develop leaderboards, streaks, bounties, and community engagement mechanics that enhance user interaction.Enhance Developer Tooling Interfaces: Improve VS Code forks, browser extensions, and trace viewers by creating a high-performance, developer-friendly UI/UX.Streamline the Shipping Process: Integrate design and engineering to accelerate development, enabling swift iterations and refinements.Success FactorsDemonstrated experience in building 0→1 products and establishing design systems from the ground up.Experience in developer tools, gamification platforms, or intricate marketplaces.A dual mindset: capable of thinking like both a designer and an engineer, balancing visual appeal, user interaction, and system performance.A founding mentality: resourceful, motivated by equity, and eager to invest effort into building a sustainable legacy.Desired CharacteristicsA hybrid thinker: part game designer, part engineer.A strong focus on functional complexity, beyond just aesthetic UI.Interest in developer psychology and scalable motivational strategies.Ability to thrive in uncertainty; capable of delivering results quickly without waiting for established processes.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with VS Code extensions, IDE plugins, or browser extensions.Understanding of marketplace and community dynamics.Experience in gamification design or engagement psychology is a plus.

Join Formal as a Founding Designer, where you will be pivotal in crafting and narrating our brand's journey through exceptional UI/UX, visuals, branding, and video production. You will take charge of our design strategy, collaborating with our CEO and engineering team to ensure a seamless user experience and a compelling brand presence.

About UsAt Blueberry, we are revolutionizing the way ambitious brands connect with their customers. As the market dynamics shift, the personal touch that brands once had in engaging their audiences is fading. Initially, founders would personally respond to every comment and direct message, forming genuine connections with each customer. However, as brands scale and their audiences grow into the millions, maintaining that intimacy becomes increasingly challenging. Blueberry aims to restore that personal connection at scale. Our innovative product leverages in-depth research on social followers, empowering brands to engage authentically through personalized direct messages and perfectly timed offers. We make it possible for brands to know each follower by name and understand what motivates them to care about the brand.In just under three months, we have partnered with over 10 brands, including several nine-figure direct-to-consumer companies and NBA teams, to drive significant revenue and foster enduring loyalty.Backed by Pear VC, which has made early investments in companies like Doordash, Dropbox, and Gusto, as well as Founders, Inc., we have recently expanded our investor group to include SignalFire. We are now assembling a founding team that will help scale Blueberry with the world’s leading brands.The RoleAs we navigate an AI-driven landscape where coding is becoming increasingly standardized, the importance of taste and design quality becomes paramount. Our clients are the marketers behind some of the fastest-growing consumer brands, and exceptional design is no longer just a preference—it’s essential.As the Founding Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with the founders to shape the product, design system, and brand identity of Blueberry. Your contributions will define the product's aesthetics, functionality, and user experience, ultimately influencing how global brands cultivate authentic relationships with millions of customers.Your responsibilities will encompass the entire product design process, from initial ideation to refined execution. This role demands a balance of creativity, critical judgment, and ownership. Your early designs will set the benchmark for our product and design culture as the company expands.What You’ll DoCollaborate with the founders and early team to design Blueberry from the ground up, guiding its growth from inception to early scale.Work closely with founders Nima and Sean on defining early features and product direction.

Founding Product DesignerAbout DelveDelve is revolutionizing compliance with an AI-native platform that transforms cumbersome manual tasks into seamless automated workflows. We are the leading compliance company in the industry, empowering numerous organizations such as Lovable, 11x, and WisprFlow to reclaim valuable hours by minimizing busywork and enabling teams to focus on secure development.Supported by prestigious investors like Insight Partners, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator, we have successfully raised $32M in Series A funding and are on an aggressive growth trajectory.Our diverse team comprises former founders, Olympiad medalists, and renowned researchers, all united in our mission to eradicate busywork for humanity, beginning with the compliance sector.About the RoleWe are seeking a Founding Product Designer with extensive experience in information architecture and the design of complex, multi-step workflows. In this role, you will architect, design, and refine the essential user flows that underpin Delve’s AI-driven compliance platform, which consists of numerous interconnected modules and intricate workflows essential for high-stakes decision-making.You will collaborate closely with the founders, engineering, and product teams to transform ambiguous challenges into clear, intuitive, and scalable systems. This position is ideal for someone who excels at managing complexity, possesses a keen instinct for simplification (without oversimplifying), and thrives in environments where design decisions have immediate real-world consequences.You will have full ownership of the design process at Delve, influencing the navigation, hierarchy, and coherence across workflows within the entire product.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end information architecture for a platform featuring 10+ modules and deeply interconnected workflows.Design systems to facilitate workflow resumption, progress tracking, and extensive user journeys extending over weeks or months.Create navigational structures that accommodate both task completion and exploratory workflows.Develop multi-step, procedural workflows in critical domains such as compliance, security, audits, and policy reviews.Identify and clarify cross-workflow dependencies, ensuring users always understand their next steps.Partner with engineering to ensure designs accommodate the scaling needs from early-stage customers to mid-market teams with complex requirements.Establish foundational information architecture that renders Delve accessible, predictable, and enjoyable to use.

Join us as a Founding Designer at Onyx in vibrant San Francisco, CA, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our digital landscape. Your primary responsibility will involve designing innovative websites and digital user interfaces that embody our company's design vision, delivering exceptional user-centered experiences across various products and platforms.You will engage in the entire design process—from ideation through testing to implementation—ensuring that interfaces are optimized based on user feedback and business objectives. Your mission is to enhance usability and drive user engagement.You will also be responsible for developing scalable design systems that maintain consistency, efficiency, compatibility, and accessibility throughout our digital assets. By crafting and maintaining cohesive brand identity elements and graphics, you will ensure alignment with our business goals and enhance user engagement.Collaboration is key—work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and other teams to ensure high-quality and cohesive design execution across our customer-facing digital platforms.

About Resolve AIAt Resolve AI, we are revolutionizing the way software maintenance and production troubleshooting are approached. Our innovative AI Production Engineer autonomously tackles complex system issues from start to finish, enhancing engineering efficiency.Founded by industry pioneers Spiros Xanthos and Mayank Agarwal, who were instrumental in the development of OpenTelemetry and led efforts in Splunk Observability, we have successfully secured major funding exceeding $150M from esteemed investors including Lightspeed, Greylock, and Unusual Ventures, alongside notable individual supporters.Joining us at this pivotal moment in our journey provides a unique opportunity to contribute to an AI-driven company that is redefining the engineering landscape.Your RoleAs our Founding Brand Designer, you will take charge of establishing and articulating the visual identity of Resolve AI, creating a brand that embodies our vision, clarity, and technical prowess.Direct the comprehensive design strategy for our brand, ensuring our narrative is effectively conveyed across digital platforms, marketing campaigns, and internal communications.Collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing, our Founders, and Executives to transform intricate technical concepts into visually engaging stories that resonate with our audience.Produce impactful creative assets for product launches, marketing campaigns, events, and corporate communications across various mediums, including web, social media, and presentations.Develop a robust design system, establishing scalable guidelines, reusable components, and templates that empower teams to maintain brand consistency while operating swiftly.Refine and advance our visual identity, ensuring a cohesive and polished look across all platforms.Implement creative workflows that strike a balance between speed and quality in a dynamic environment where priorities frequently shift.Infuse new ideas and innovative design approaches that keep our brand fresh and impactful.

Join tierzero as a Founding Product Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our innovative products. We are seeking a creative and strategic thinker who is passionate about design and eager to make a significant impact from the ground up. You will collaborate closely with our founding team to establish the design vision and create user-centric solutions that enhance the customer experience.

At WilsonAI, we are revolutionizing the legal sector with our innovative product, Cursor, designed specifically for lawyers. Our platform empowers legal teams to review, negotiate, and manage contracts faster and more accurately than ever before. With the backing of Nomad Ventures and Autopilot, we successfully raised a pre-seed round of $1.7 million by the end of 2024.Since our inception, we have refined our product through valuable feedback from early customers, outperformed competitors in direct comparisons, and achieved significant revenue growth through founder-led sales. Our efforts have garnered attention from notable publications such as The Lawyer and Artificial Lawyer. We stand on the brink of a transformative opportunity to reshape the $1 trillion legal industry with cutting-edge AI technology.The RoleWe are in search of an extraordinary Founding Designer who possesses exceptional aesthetic sensibilities and robust frontend engineering capabilities. This pivotal role requires close collaboration with our CTO, direct interaction with customers, and establishing a high standard for design quality at WilsonAI. You will influence the visual and functional aspects of our product across various platforms, from essential product workflows to marketing materials.This hands-on position offers complete ownership of the design process. You will work quickly, delve into intricate details, and be accountable for transforming concepts into polished, production-ready designs. The role demands a high level of commitment and promises significant impact.What You Will DoDesign and develop intuitive, high-quality product interfaces using React and TypeScript.Take charge of complex workflows, including document reviews and AI-assisted contract processes.Create seamless, user-friendly AI-native interfaces that enhance the experience of using LLM-powered features.Engage directly with customers to identify challenges and validate design choices.Oversee the entire design-to-implementation pipeline, from initial concepts to final features.Set the standard for aesthetic excellence across all product and digital assets.What We Are Looking ForExceptional aesthetic judgment and meticulous attention to detail.Strong frontend engineering skills, particularly in React and TypeScript.Intuitive understanding of complex, professional-grade user interfaces.Sharp instincts for AI-driven user experience and presentation of LLM outputs.A deep commitment to craftsmanship and a desire to create genuinely beautiful products.Comfort in collaborating with customers and integrating their feedback into designs.

Founding Product DesignerLocation: San Francisco Bay AreaType: Full-TimeCompensation: Competitive salary + meaningful equity (founding tier)As a company supported by 8VC, we are assembling a premier team dedicated to solving one of the industry’s most pressing infrastructure challenges.Your Role: Founding Product DesignerWe seek a detail-oriented, systems-thinking Product Designer to join our rapidly expanding product team. This is a pivotal opportunity to craft innovative tools that will transform how the automotive sector interacts with its suppliers.You will collaborate closely with our founding team, engineers, and industry leaders to establish an unparalleled experience for the industrial enterprise, all driven by AI.Your ResponsibilitiesDefine & Shape: Transform ambiguous challenges into structured product experiences. You will help determine what features are essential and how they should feel.Design Workflows for AI Agents: Simplify intricate workflows into intuitive, action-oriented user experiences, balancing automation with user control and AI insight with human supervision.Think in Systems: Create components and workflows that scale across various modules, teams, and use cases — from dashboards to agent actions to supplier profiles.Collaborate Deeply: Work closely with engineers, PMs, and AI researchers to develop smart, user-friendly, high-performance interfaces.Own the Craft: Manage the entire design process — from wireframes and user research to polished prototypes and developer handoff.Drive Feedback Loops: Conduct user research, gather feedback, and iterate rapidly to enhance usability and effectiveness.Qualifications We Are Seeking5+ years of experience creating B2B SaaS products, ideally within data-rich or workflow-intensive environments.Demonstrated ability to lead the design of complex features end-to-end, particularly those that involve multiple user personas or integrations.Experience in developing (and contributing to) design systems for responsive web applications.Strong product sense — you consider not just the visual aspects but also what drives user value and business outcomes.

About TierZero TierZero helps engineering teams operate more effectively in the AI era. The platform supports teams managing code in production, aiming to close the gap between human decision-making and machine capabilities. TierZero improves incident response, increases operational visibility, and encourages sharing of knowledge within teams. With $7M in funding from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero works with companies like Discord, Drata, and Framer to optimize their large-scale systems. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This San Francisco-based role is the first product design hire at TierZero. The designer will work closely with the CEO, CTO, and engineering teams, and will be in direct contact with customers to gather insights and feedback. The position blends design with system thinking, with a focus on building trust and supporting better operator decisions. What You Will Do Design core workflows and dashboards for AI agents handling incidents and production issues. Translate complex system behaviors into clear, dependable user experiences. Develop safety guardrails and interaction patterns that make automation predictable and reversible. Work closely with engineers to shape product decisions and defaults, going beyond visual design. Create high-density, high-signal interfaces for engineers working under pressure. Define how people interact, supervise, and collaborate with AI agents. Build interaction models for extended, multi-step agent workflows. Iterate quickly based on customer feedback from real incidents and on-call scenarios. Contribute to many areas of the company, including product direction, sales presentations, and office culture. Why Join TierZero? Work with a seasoned team, including a CEO with multiple startups behind them and a CTO with deep AI engineering experience. Join a company that values input and creativity, where every team member shapes the work environment.

About TierZero TierZero builds tools that help engineering teams manage code in production. While AI has sped up code creation, deploying that code still brings challenges. TierZero focuses on faster incident response, clear operational visibility, and better knowledge sharing among engineers. With $7M in funding from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero supports high-scale systems for companies such as Discord, Drata, and Framer. The goal: help teams build strong infrastructure for an AI-driven engineering world. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This is a hands-on role shaping TierZero’s core product experience from the ground up. As the first product designer, work directly with the CEO, CTO, and engineering team. Expect close collaboration with customers to ensure design choices are not just visually appealing, but essential to how the system works and builds user trust. What You Will Do Design workflows and dashboards for AI agents involved in incident investigations and production troubleshooting. Turn complex system behaviors into clear, dependable user experiences. Set guidelines and patterns so automation remains safe, reversible, and predictable. Partner with engineers to shape product decisions, defaults, and how failures are handled, not just the visuals. Create dense, information-rich interfaces for engineers working under time pressure. Define how humans interact with, monitor, and collaborate alongside AI agents. Develop interaction models for multi-step workflows that involve both people and AI. Iterate quickly on designs using feedback from real incidents and on-call use cases. Contribute across the company, from product strategy to sales demos and onboarding flows. Why Join TierZero? Work with a team led by a CEO with multiple successful exits and a CTO who spent a decade at Databricks leading AI efforts. The engineering team includes staff-level talent from Databricks, Brex, LinkedIn, Niantic, Nextdoor, and 11x. Location: San Francisco HQ

Join Us as a Founding Designer at DaydreamAt Daydream, we are revolutionizing the way dentists manage their revenue cycle. Our innovative product streamlines the intricate processes of insurance verification, claim submission, appeals, and patient billing. With a staggering $165 billion market at stake, our mission is to ensure that dentists receive the full compensation for their hard work, while enhancing the patient experience.We’re committed to combating the inefficiencies of the American healthcare system—reducing confusion and making services more accessible and affordable. By automating key aspects of revenue cycle management, we promote transparency for patients and providers alike, empowering small business owners in the dental field across the nation.

About TierZero TierZero builds tools that help engineering teams manage and deploy code in the age of AI. While artificial intelligence speeds up development, shipping code can still slow teams down. TierZero’s platform gives engineers better incident response, operational visibility, and shared knowledge, so teams can keep moving and maintain high standards. Backed by $7 million from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero counts companies like Discord, Drata, and Framer among its users. These organizations rely on TierZero to support complex systems and infrastructure for AI-driven work. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This is a hands-on role shaping TierZero’s core user experience from the ground up. The founding product designer works directly with the CEO, CTO, engineers, and customers to design solutions that go well beyond surface visuals. Expect to influence the product’s direction and help define how engineers interact with AI-powered systems. What You Will Do Design workflows and dashboards for AI agents investigating incidents and solving production issues. Turn complex system behaviors, like confidence, uncertainty, and provenance, into clear, trustworthy user experiences. Set up guardrails and interaction patterns that make automation safe, reversible, and predictable. Work closely with engineers to shape product decisions, defaults, and failure modes, not just visual elements. Create high-density interfaces that help engineers act quickly under pressure. Define how people supervise, correct, and collaborate with AI agents. Model interactions for long-running, complex workflows that require careful handling of state, memory, and asynchronous progress. Iterate rapidly based on feedback from real incidents and on-call experiences. Pitch in across the company, from product direction to sales decks, onboarding, and even the occasional office snack run. Why Work at TierZero? Join a team led by a CEO with a successful exit and a CTO who spent a decade leading AI engineering at Databricks. The team includes engineers from Databricks, Brex, LinkedIn, Niantic, and Nextdoor. Contribute in an environment that values creativity and collaboration. Receive a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support both well-being and career growth. Location San Francisco HQ

Founding DesignerJoin Automat as a Founding Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our platform and brand identity. Collaborate closely with our co-founder and CEO, Lucas Ochoa, to create an intuitive user experience that resonates with our vision of simplifying automation. Your design expertise will be crucial in crafting unique product experiences that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust.About AutomatFounded by a talented team of creative technologists from esteemed organizations such as Google Creative Lab and Google Robotics at X, Automat is revolutionizing the way companies interact with AI. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to automate tedious tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitability. As we scale our operations, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.What You Will DoAs a Founding Designer, you will lead the design efforts for Automat's platform. Your responsibilities will include establishing a cohesive brand language, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing user-centric designs that transform complex workflows into seamless automation experiences.Ideal Candidate ProfileExhibit exceptional design taste and creativityPossess the ability to navigate ambiguous design challengesHave a deep understanding of product design principles, especially in tech-driven environmentsDemonstrated experience in creating high-quality design outputs that align with engineering and business goals

Company OverviewMultiply is an innovative, rapidly growing startup located in the heart of San Francisco, CA. We have developed Blue, an AI-driven marketing agent recognized as the premier performance marketer globally. Blue operates around the clock to create and enhance advertising campaigns that enable our clients to accelerate their growth.Currently, we are a dynamic team of 13, and you will be the 14th member.Our early adopters include prestigious technology firms in Silicon Valley, including several unicorns. With growing demand for our services, we are eager to expand our team and enhance our capabilities.Role OverviewAs our inaugural designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of our modern B2B marketing tools—from user experience to brand identity. Your contributions will significantly influence our design vision and product trajectory.This is a full-time position based at our Multiply headquarters in San Francisco. We are committed to hard work and are building a generational company. If you're ready for an extraordinary journey, this opportunity is for you.

About MultiplyAIMultiplyAI is an innovative and rapidly growing AI startup empowering B2B companies to maximize the effectiveness of their paid advertising and reach their ideal customers. Unlike traditional ad campaigns that lose impact over time, we create self-optimizing growth ads that leverage artificial intelligence and expert insights to enhance performance continuously.Currently, we are a team of 13 talented individuals, and you could be our 14th member.Role OverviewAs the inaugural designer at MultiplyAI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping three essential areas of our company:1) Crafting brand designs for the advertisements we create for our clients, managing contractors and our AI design system to deliver exceptional results.2) Steering the product strategy for our AI tools that generate creative content for customer ads.3) Designing products and features that enhance user experience.You will define the aesthetic and functional aspects of modern B2B marketing tools, influencing everything from product UX to visual branding. Your insights will be invaluable in driving our brand identity and overall vision.This position is full-time and requires you to be present at our headquarters in San Francisco. We are dedicated to building a generational company and if you are seeking an extraordinary adventure, this could be your opportunity.

Sentra seeks a Founding Product Designer based in San Francisco or the Bay Area. This position partners closely with company leadership to shape the vision for new products and guide design decisions from the ground up. What you will do Collaborate with leadership to define the direction and vision for Sentra’s products Design user experiences and interfaces starting from the earliest product stages Establish and uphold design standards that will influence the company’s future work Impact The work in this role will directly affect the trajectory of new products and set a foundation for design throughout Sentra.

About Uplane (YC F25)At Uplane, we are revolutionizing the advertising industry. Companies are losing billions due to ineffective ads, misaligned landing pages, and suboptimal budget distribution. Uplane addresses these challenges by integrating various agencies, spreadsheets, and isolated tools into a cohesive, self-optimizing AI platform. Our system not only generates advertisements but also crafts corresponding landing pages, optimizes budget allocation across diverse channels, and more. Join us in constructing the AI engine that will redefine how marketing budgets are managed and spent worldwide.About The RoleWe are on the lookout for an innovative and self-motivated AI Software Engineer to become a crucial part of our team in San Francisco. This full-time, on-site position presents an exceptional opportunity to take full ownership of product features from ideation to deployment in a dynamic startup environment.Why Join Us?Be among the pioneering employees of a well-funded startup.Tackle significant challenges in a vast market.Take charge of projects and experience rapid professional growth.Enjoy a culture that is fast-paced, ambitious, enjoyable, and humble.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate AI Systems: Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI solutions with LangGraph and TypeScript for automated marketing campaigns.Data Infrastructure Design: Build the data analytics framework that enables AI agents to enhance their intelligence over time.Architect Robust Systems: Construct and manage efficient database architectures using PostgreSQL and Supabase to ensure data integrity and performance.End-to-End Project Management: Lead projects through all phases, from concept to implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.User-Centric Feature Development: Utilize your product and design insight to create features focused on user needs and market trends.Collaborative Engagement: Work closely with the operations team and clients via Slack and Notion to align technical solutions with user expectations.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript and experience with AI systems is preferred.Strong understanding of database management, particularly with PostgreSQL and Supabase.Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.

At Netic, we are revolutionizing the AI landscape for essential services that underpin the American economy.With $43 million in funding from notable investors such as Founders Fund, Greylock, Hanabi, and Dylan Field who spearheaded our Series B, we have empowered our clients to secure hundreds of thousands of jobs across various service sectors in North America. Our platform is now being utilized by companies that operate entirely on an AI-first model.Join a team of passionate innovators from leading organizations like Scale, Databricks, HRT, Meta, as well as distinguished institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Harvard, as we strive to integrate cutting-edge AI into the physical economy, tackling challenging problems with complex data and delivering immediate, impactful results.As a Founding Platform Engineer, you will take ownership of the semantic layer that powers our record-keeping system and facilitates the development of compounding products across the organization. This role is uniquely positioned within Netic due to the extensive scope and design of our platform. From day one, our system must operate seamlessly across various industries, geographic regions, and regulatory frameworks, necessitating a highly customizable platform that supports distinct workflows and business rules while remaining comprehensible and manageable for engineers in production.Your work will directly influence how dynamic workflows are constructed, packaged, and delivered to our customers. The abstractions you create will play a crucial role in the speed at which we can launch new products, enter new verticals, and address real-world edge cases without compromising reliability. If you are enthusiastic about crafting foundational systems where flexibility, accuracy, and developer experience are paramount, this is an exciting opportunity to build a resilient platform that will define our company.