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SignalFire

Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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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.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. 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

senior product design talent . If a company is interested in your background, they may reach out directly. 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.

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