Founding Design Engineer at VC-backed design-focused startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A VC-backed startup is looking for a Founding Design Engineer to shape product vision and user experience. You will lead the design and front-end development, executing the product design process from research to polished UI. The role requires a strong portfolio in product design and UX/UI, and proven experience in front-end development. Join this early-stage company and contribute to building both the product and culture from scratch, all in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional product design and UX/UI portfolio.
• Proven experience in shipping production-ready front-end code.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the end-to-end product design process.
• Write clean, efficient front-end code to bring designs to life.
• Work closely with founders and early team members.

Skills

Product design

UX/UI skills

Front-end development (React, Vue)

Job description

We are recruiting for a Founding Design Engineer position on behalf of one of our customers.

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Company Description

VC-backed design-focused startup

Job Description

As a Founding Design Engineer, you'll shape the product vision and user experience from day one. This pivotal role blends deep design expertise with hands‑on engineering execution, empowering you to build, iterate, and ship quickly. You will drive both strategic design direction and implementation, making a direct impact on user satisfaction and the company’s growth trajectory.

Location

Remote

Why This Role Is Remarkable

• Lead the entire design and front‑end development lifecycle, owning large product areas.
• Join a well‑funded, early‑stage company backed by top‑tier VCs.
• Experience unparalleled autonomy and help build both the product and the culture from scratch.

What You Will Do

• Own and execute the end‑to‑end product design process, from research and wireframes to polished UI.
• Write clean, efficient front‑end code (e.g., React, Vue) to bring designs to life and ensure feasibility.
• Work closely with founders and early team members to translate business goals into intuitive, high‑quality user experiences.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional product design and UX/UI skills.
• Brings proven experience shipping production‑ready front‑end code and bridging design with engineering.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, ambiguous startup environments with a strong sense of ownership and bias for action.

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