Product Designer (6 Month Contract - Remote, US)

Role Summary

The Contract Product Designer at Renew Home will support critical growth initiatives across our product ecosystem, partnering closely with product management and engineering to bring high-impact experiences to life. This 6-month role is ideal for a designer who thrives in fast-moving environments and can balance strategic thinking with high-quality execution.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver high-quality product experiences that support key growth initiatives, from concept through production, under the guidance of a Staff Product Designer
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Engineers to translate requirements into thoughtful, user-centered solutions that align with business goals
• Own scoped initiatives with a high degree of autonomy, while incorporating feedback and direction from design leadership
• Create a range of design deliverables including user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and production-ready specs
• Design and iterate on consumer-facing email campaigns, balancing strong visual storytelling with clarity, usability, and performance considerations
• Apply a high level of visual craft across both product UI and email work, ensuring a cohesive and engaging user experience across touchpoints
• Advocate for users by considering the full journey—from initial entry points through conversion and ongoing engagement
• Contribute to design critiques and team discussions, helping maintain a high bar for quality and consistency
• Leverage AI-powered tools in your workflow to explore concepts, increase efficiency, and elevate design output

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, or a similar role, with a portfolio that demonstrates both product thinking and strong visual execution
• Proven ability to design intuitive, user-centered solutions for complex problems, balancing user needs with business objectives
• Strong visual design skills, with the ability to deliver both polished, marketing-level creative and scalable product UI
• Experience designing responsive layouts and working across multiple surfaces (web, mobile, email, etc.)
• Fluency in Figma for design, prototyping, and handoff
• Experience collaborating closely with Product and Engineering partners in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight while incorporating feedback and iterating quickly
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale
• Demonstrated use of AI tools within your design workflow, with the ability to speak to how they enhance your process and output

Bonus

• Experience designing lifecycle or growth marketing emails, including an understanding of performance considerations (e.g., engagement, click-through)
• Familiarity with email design constraints and best practices across clients and platforms
• Experience working with or contributing to design systems
• Experience in 0→1 or fast-scaling product environments
• Comfort contributing to UX writing or messaging within designs
• Illustration or storytelling skills that enhance visual communication