Staff Product Designer

SignalFire

Staff Product Designer shaping UX and scalable design systems for SignalFire’s VC-backed startup portfolio. Creating prototypes, conducting research, and mentoring designers across high-growth technology companies.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design and user experience, with a strong focus on creating high-fidelity UI designs and scalable design systems. Proficient in user research and usability testing, advocating for accessibility and human-centered design principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

6+ Years Of Experience In Product DesignExpertise In FigmaPrototyping Tools Including Framer And InVisionStrong Understanding Of User Research And Usability TestingExperience Designing Complex Applications

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Hard Skills

Product DesignUX/UI DesignInteraction DesignDesign Systems DevelopmentUser ResearchUsability TestingData-Driven DesignMotion DesignResponsive UI PrinciplesHTML Basics

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringAdvocacy For Accessibility

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteSketchFigmaFramerInVisionPrinciple

Industry Keywords

High-Growth StartupAI-Driven InterfacesEnterprise SaaS ProductsCross-Functional TeamsDesign Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

InvisionJavaScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 across products
Collaborate with engineering and product teams to align design strategy with business goals
Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B experiments
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 and foster a strong design culture
Submit an application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem
Maintain profile consideration for future product design roles across SignalFire’s portfolio companies

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or interaction design
Expertise in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools including Framer, InVision, and Principle
Experience designing 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 including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics
Experience working in fast-paced startup environments or cross-functional teams
LinkedIn URL required for talent-network submission
Resume/CV required; PDF format preferred
Current or preferred working location required in the application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

$170K–$250K base salary
Equity
Visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities
Potential future opportunities across SignalFire’s portfolio companies
Ongoing profile consideration for future product design roles