Founding Design Engineer at fast-growing design-focused startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing design-focused startup in London is seeking a Founding Design Engineer to shape product vision and user experience from the ground up. You will lead product design, write clean code, and collaborate with the founding team to define strategy and priorities. The ideal candidate has experience in a startup, a strong UI/UX portfolio, and thrives in fast-paced environments. This role offers exceptional autonomy and influence on product and culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a full-stack designer or design engineer in a startup setting.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX design and technical execution.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product design from concept to prototypes.
• Write clean, efficient code to implement designs.
• Collaborate with founders to define product strategy and roadmap.

Skills

UI/UX design

Full-stack design

Coding

Collaboration

Job description

Founding Design Engineer

Company Description

Fast-growing design-focused startup

Job Description

As a Founding Design Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the product from its earliest stages. This unique role blends design excellence with engineering execution—crafting core features, defining user experiences, and turning product vision into reality. You’ll collaborate closely with the founding team, making a significant impact on both the company’s trajectory and its users.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Shape the product vision and user experience from the ground up.
• Join a well‑founded, early‑stage startup backed by top‑tier VCs.
• Enjoy exceptional autonomy and direct influence on product, culture, and growth.

What you will do

• Lead end‑to‑end product design, from concept to high‑fidelity prototypes and implementation.
• Write clean, efficient code to bring user‑centric designs to life.
• Collaborate with founders to define product strategy, priorities, and roadmap.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a full‑stack designer or design engineer in a startup setting.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX design and technical execution.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast‑paced environments, taking full ownership of initiatives.

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