Traba
Founding Designer
Traba, New York, New York, us, 10261
We are looking for an
entrepreneurial and experienced product designer
to help us reimagine the antiquated staffing industry. Our product isn't an app; it's the labor we deploy into warehouses and manufacturing facilities throughout the country (and eventually, the world). In addition to collaborating with software engineers, you'll also work closely with our field teams to design practical on-the-floor solutions for our light industrial customers. This role reports to our Head of Product (who is also a designer) and brings over 20 years of Series A through D experience from some of the world's most iconic and successful tech brands. You will also partner closely with our founders and leadership team to bring our product vision to life.
About You:
Champion the user. You speak in journeys, slay friction, and always love adding a good default to form. You are a fierce advocate for Usability and AccessibilityFirst-principles thinking. You spend as much time thinking about "why" as you do "how."Impeccable design craft. You have excellent taste and attention to detail. You appreciate how small nuanced interactions can create seamless and intuitive interfaces.Systems thinker. You'll be an author of our design system, defining the foundational UI patterns, governance and process for our FE engineering and design teams.Inventive and scrappy. You can use design to solve any problem: hardware, software, service, and some good ol' fashioned tape and glue.Deeply collaborative. You'll work closely with everyone around the company, as well as our users, to form and solve a wide variety of ideas and problems.Intuitive, adaptable, humble. You thrive in a fast-paced, always-growing environment. You structure ambiguity, iterating quickly and without ego to the best solution.You Will:Architect and steward our design system and brand identitySolve operational problems with a mix of hardware, software and service designPush a lot of pixels in Figma - software is the primary lever for scaling manual opsQuickly prototype your work to help your colleagues evaluate your designsEvolve the business and worker experience in our native and web appsScale manual ops efforts using our Ops Console (internal-facing software)Deeply understand, frame and visualize the needs of our businesses and workersVisualize abstractions (like the flow of data in our systems) to facilitate input and actionBootstrap user research to quickly validate concepts and usabilitySocialize your work feely and solicit plenty of feedbackYou Have:5+ years of in-house software design experience.A demonstrable track record of solving complex UX and UI problems.Mastery of software design tools (e.g., Figma).Built and/or significantly contributed to multiple design systems.Strong understanding of how software is built (ideally, you can code).Experience validating your designs with informal usability testing.Evidence of shipping features and user experiences that have moved the needle.Desire to work at a startup and cover a very large surface.A strong and ambitious work ethic, ideally the drive to make a dent.Eternally optimistic and pleasant to work with.Benefits:Startup equityCompetitive Salary100% Paid health, dental & vision coverageDinner Provided via Grubhub & stocked kitchen for NY employeesCommuter benefitGympassFlexible PTOAnd more!
Salary Range Details
The compensation range for this position is set between $150-200k, reflecting our market analysis and other relevant considerations. However, exceptions may be made for candidates with qualifications that significantly differ from those outlined in the job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Traba is dedicated to promoting Equal Opportunity employment practices. We evaluate all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics that are legally protected by local, state, or federal regulations. We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.
What is light industrial labor?
15% of the world's workforce is engaged in the light industrial sector. These workers are involved in the production, assembly, and quality control of consumer goods and components. Their tasks often include operating machinery, assembling products, inspecting goods for defects, and packaging finished items. This work typically occurs in factories or manufacturing facilities and involves less heavy machinery and raw materials compared to heavy industry. The focus is on producing goods efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality.
About Traba:
Traba is a tech company that is reimagining the light industrial industry. Our marketplace connects businesses and workers machine learning, AI, and other advanced hardware and software technologies. Our mission is to empower both businesses and workers to reach their full productivity and potential. We're proud to be backed by some of the world's best investors, including Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst.
Our Core Values:
Dream BigWe are on a path to change the world for the better. We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires a life-changing vision. We don't sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.Customer ObsessionWe go the extra mile for our workers and businesses. We remain focused on delivering high-quality products and services that solve this massive and overlooked industries' problems.Growth MindsetWe confront the toughest challenges head-on and persevere. Sometimes we fail, but we brush ourselves off, adapt, learn, and push forward with resilience.
Olympian's Work EthicChanging the world never comes easy. We work harder, longer, and smarter, not just two out of three. We put everything we have on the field.
entrepreneurial and experienced product designer
to help us reimagine the antiquated staffing industry. Our product isn't an app; it's the labor we deploy into warehouses and manufacturing facilities throughout the country (and eventually, the world). In addition to collaborating with software engineers, you'll also work closely with our field teams to design practical on-the-floor solutions for our light industrial customers. This role reports to our Head of Product (who is also a designer) and brings over 20 years of Series A through D experience from some of the world's most iconic and successful tech brands. You will also partner closely with our founders and leadership team to bring our product vision to life.
About You:
Champion the user. You speak in journeys, slay friction, and always love adding a good default to form. You are a fierce advocate for Usability and AccessibilityFirst-principles thinking. You spend as much time thinking about "why" as you do "how."Impeccable design craft. You have excellent taste and attention to detail. You appreciate how small nuanced interactions can create seamless and intuitive interfaces.Systems thinker. You'll be an author of our design system, defining the foundational UI patterns, governance and process for our FE engineering and design teams.Inventive and scrappy. You can use design to solve any problem: hardware, software, service, and some good ol' fashioned tape and glue.Deeply collaborative. You'll work closely with everyone around the company, as well as our users, to form and solve a wide variety of ideas and problems.Intuitive, adaptable, humble. You thrive in a fast-paced, always-growing environment. You structure ambiguity, iterating quickly and without ego to the best solution.You Will:Architect and steward our design system and brand identitySolve operational problems with a mix of hardware, software and service designPush a lot of pixels in Figma - software is the primary lever for scaling manual opsQuickly prototype your work to help your colleagues evaluate your designsEvolve the business and worker experience in our native and web appsScale manual ops efforts using our Ops Console (internal-facing software)Deeply understand, frame and visualize the needs of our businesses and workersVisualize abstractions (like the flow of data in our systems) to facilitate input and actionBootstrap user research to quickly validate concepts and usabilitySocialize your work feely and solicit plenty of feedbackYou Have:5+ years of in-house software design experience.A demonstrable track record of solving complex UX and UI problems.Mastery of software design tools (e.g., Figma).Built and/or significantly contributed to multiple design systems.Strong understanding of how software is built (ideally, you can code).Experience validating your designs with informal usability testing.Evidence of shipping features and user experiences that have moved the needle.Desire to work at a startup and cover a very large surface.A strong and ambitious work ethic, ideally the drive to make a dent.Eternally optimistic and pleasant to work with.Benefits:Startup equityCompetitive Salary100% Paid health, dental & vision coverageDinner Provided via Grubhub & stocked kitchen for NY employeesCommuter benefitGympassFlexible PTOAnd more!
Salary Range Details
The compensation range for this position is set between $150-200k, reflecting our market analysis and other relevant considerations. However, exceptions may be made for candidates with qualifications that significantly differ from those outlined in the job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Traba is dedicated to promoting Equal Opportunity employment practices. We evaluate all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics that are legally protected by local, state, or federal regulations. We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.
What is light industrial labor?
15% of the world's workforce is engaged in the light industrial sector. These workers are involved in the production, assembly, and quality control of consumer goods and components. Their tasks often include operating machinery, assembling products, inspecting goods for defects, and packaging finished items. This work typically occurs in factories or manufacturing facilities and involves less heavy machinery and raw materials compared to heavy industry. The focus is on producing goods efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality.
About Traba:
Traba is a tech company that is reimagining the light industrial industry. Our marketplace connects businesses and workers machine learning, AI, and other advanced hardware and software technologies. Our mission is to empower both businesses and workers to reach their full productivity and potential. We're proud to be backed by some of the world's best investors, including Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst.
Our Core Values:
Dream BigWe are on a path to change the world for the better. We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires a life-changing vision. We don't sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.Customer ObsessionWe go the extra mile for our workers and businesses. We remain focused on delivering high-quality products and services that solve this massive and overlooked industries' problems.Growth MindsetWe confront the toughest challenges head-on and persevere. Sometimes we fail, but we brush ourselves off, adapt, learn, and push forward with resilience.
Olympian's Work EthicChanging the world never comes easy. We work harder, longer, and smarter, not just two out of three. We put everything we have on the field.