Design Lead, AI-Driven Consumer Marketplace

Pickle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation + equity

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

MealPal credits for lunch

Workspace setup stipend

Work directly with founders

Professional development + coaching

Pickle credits

Team events and offsites

Strong in-person culture

Job summary

Pickle is seeking a Design Lead in New York City to enhance the consumer experience and oversee design direction across platforms. This role requires over 5 years of experience in product design, strong visual and interaction design skills, and an eagerness to engage with coding. You will work in a Builder Model directly with engineering and founders. The position offers competitive compensation of $160K - $200K, equity, healthcare benefits, and a vibrant workplace culture focused on team events and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience at consumer companies.
• Strong instincts for consumer experiences.
• Demonstrated craft in visual design, typography, interaction, and motion.
• Excitement to get more technical with coding.
• Comfort in a Builder Model with limited handoffs.
• Direct, low-ego, high-output approach.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire consumer experience end to end.
• Set the design vision and direct the overall look and feel.
• Design core marketplace experiences and address friction points.
• Ensure brand representation within the product.
• Execute designs in Figma and code directly as required.
• Leverage AI tools for design innovation.

Skills

Product design experience

Strong instincts for consumer experiences

Demonstrated craft in visual design

Genuine excitement for technical skills

Comfort with modern frontend stack

Low-ego, high-output mentality

Tools

Figma

Cursor

Claude Code

Job description

Pickle is seeking a Design Lead in New York City to enhance the consumer experience and oversee design direction across platforms. This role requires over 5 years of experience in product design, strong visual and interaction design skills, and an eagerness to engage with coding. You will work in a Builder Model directly with engineering and founders. The position offers competitive compensation of $160K - $200K, equity, healthcare benefits, and a vibrant workplace culture focused on team events and professional development.