Job Description
We’re looking for a senior product designer to provide short-term execution support
during a period of elevated design demand. This role is intentionally focused on shipping
high-quality, build-ready UX for well-defined problems, while our internal design team remains
focused on foundational systems, core product workflows, and long-term strategy.
This is a time-bound engagement with clear scope, ownership, and success criteria.
Duration & Commitment
Duration: 10–14 weeks (time-bound engagement)
Weekly Hours: 20–40 hours/week (flexible, based on project phase)
Location: Remote (US time zone overlap preferred)
What You’ll Do
Independently execute on clearly defined product requirements with minimal direction
Translate well-framed problems into build-ready UX that Engineering can confidently implement
Design user flows, states, and interaction details in Figma at the appropriate fidelity for the active Design Mode
Ensure designs meet established quality bars for clarity, completeness, and usability
Work within an existing or evolving design system and follow established patterns
Proactively identify gaps, edge cases, and assumptions—and resolve or escalate them appropriately
Partner closely with Engineering to unblock implementation while minimizing back-and-forth
Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly and proactively
Document designs and decisions to support smooth handoff and long-term continuity
5+ years of product design experience
Prior experience as a product design contractor or embedded designer
Proven ability to execute independently in fast-moving product teams
Strong judgment around design fidelity vs. time constraints
Comfortable working within constraints and evolving systems
Confident collaborating with Engineering in async environments
Clear, concise communicator who surfaces issues early
Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
Vacation: 10 business days a year
Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Zipdev Day)
Parental Leave
Health Care Reimbursement
Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
Longevity Bonus
Continuous Learning Bonus
Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
Did we mention it’s REMOTE?!!
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