Product Designer (SF, YC)

About the role

Pragmatike is partnering with a YC-backed AI technology start-up building ambitious products at the intersection of software, intelligence, and user experience. We're looking for a Product Designer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex product experiences from concept through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end product experiences across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
• Transform complex workflows into intuitive and elegant user journeys.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity designs, and production-ready specifications.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems and interaction frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to define and deliver new features.
• Conduct user research and translate insights into meaningful product improvements.
• Design thoughtful interactions, motion, and feedback mechanisms that enhance usability.
• Balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to create exceptional experiences.
• Influence product strategy through design exploration and customer-centered thinking.
• Help establish design best practices and contribute to the evolution of the product experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional product design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating ownership of complex digital products from concept to launch.
• Expertise in interaction design, information architecture, and user-centered design principles.
• Strong visual design skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience creating and maintaining scalable design systems.
• Excellent prototyping skills and ability to validate concepts quickly.
• Ability to operate independently and thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Strong product sense and ability to simplify complex problems.
• Experience collaborating closely with engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience designing AI-powered products, developer tools, or technical platforms.
• Familiarity with conversational interfaces or intelligent systems.
• Motion design experience.
• Ability to build functional prototypes using code.
• Experience in startup or high-growth environments.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Strong systems-thinking approach to product design.
• Experience helping establish design standards in early-stage teams.