SignalFire
Staff Product Designer - VC Backed Startups
SignalFire, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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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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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