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Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups Join to apply for the Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups role at SignalFire Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups Join to apply for the Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups role at SignalFire Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by SignalFire. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Staff Product Designer Roles at VC-Backed Startups At SignalFire , we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. We’re looking to connect with exceptional Staff Product Designers who are excited about leading design strategy, scaling design systems, and crafting world-class user experiences . By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed. This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring AI/ML talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to talentnetwork@signalfire.com. 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 While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many staff product design roles in our network look for: 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. Compensation Range: $170K - $250K Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function 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 Sign in to set job alerts for “Staff Product Designer” roles. 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