Design Engineer
Job Description
Inspiring Position
Position: Design Engineer
Company: Crossing Hurdles
Company: Crossing Hurdles
Job Brief
about the job
crossing hurdles is a global recruitment consultancy partnering with a fast-growing startup focused on an automated back-office platform. the startup has raised an $18m series a.. .
Experience
Career Pathway is required
Job Detail
- Role – Design/ Frontend Engineer
- Location – Remote or In-office NYC
- Required Tech Stack – TypeScript, React, Nextjs, Tailwind, CSS, Figma
- Compensation – $140k – $230k 0
- 15-0
- 25% Equity
- Benefits – Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, dependents) and Travel stipend
Requirements
Experience: 1–6 years as an engineer with strong design thinking and visual skills - Background: Prior experience at a startup or digital agency preferred
- Design Skills: Proficiency in Figma and product design; portfolio featuring fintech, payments, data-heavy, or marketplace products
- Technical Skills: Solid understanding of CSS and related technologies
- Mindset: Creative, scrappy, and ambitious with a “can-do” attitude
- Bonus: Former founders (even with failed startups) are highly valued
- Education: Formal degree not required — self-taught or unconventional paths welcome
Key Responsibilities
Product Design: Build and maintain scalable design systems for web and mobile, ensuring consistent user experiences- Growth & Branding: Create marketing assets, landing pages, and event materials aligned with brand identity
- Design Systems: Develop and evolve component libraries, design tokens, and documentation for efficient collaboration
- Prototyping: Rapidly prototype and validate new features using design tools and AI
- Workflow Optimization: Improve internal design processes, handoffs, and visual QA workflows
- Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and sales to turn business goals into user-centered designs
- Strategic Design: Shape long-term product vision by simplifying complex workflows and enhancing usability
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