Product Designer

Fireflies; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI collaboration platform in South Africa is looking for a Product Designer to enhance user experiences across web and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of hands-on experience and a strong portfolio. You'll own design projects, collaborate across teams, and push for design excellence in a user-first environment. This role offers competitive compensation and the flexibility to work remotely from your country.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Work remotely anywhere

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

LGBTQ+ friendly

Tech reimbursements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product design.
• Portfolio showcasing impactful designs in fast environments.
• Strong ability to work autonomously and lead design initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own design projects from exploration to final implementation.
• Craft user flows and high-fidelity interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineering for implementation.

Skills

UI Design

Communication

User Experience

System Thinking

Adaptability

Tools

Figma

Job description

is the #1 AI teammate for meetings, trusted by over 20 million people across more than , organizations from fast-growing startups to Fortune enterprises.

Whether in sales, project management, marketing, operations, or product development, Fireflies is revolutionizing team collaboration by capturing knowledge, automating repetitive tasks, and enhancing productivity before, during, and after every meeting.

Recognised as a category-defining platform, Fireflies has achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion.

Ramp data shows Fireflies is the 6th most purchased AI platform in the US.

Chances are, you've already seen Fireflies in action, quietly powering one of your recent meetings.

We are seeking a self-motivated Product Designer with a keen attention to detail and a discerning eye.

You will shape exceptional user experiences across Fireflies' web and mobile platforms.

We care deeply about precision in design, ensuring every detail serves a purpose.

Our goal is to create interfaces that are visually clean, highly functional, and effortlessly natural in interaction.

About You

Passion for Design : A deep love for UI design and a habit of staying inspired by constantly seeking inspiration from top designers, products, and trends.

Great Communicator : You believe in overcommunication, value candid feedback, and thrive in a results-driven environment where collaboration leads to stronger outcomes.

User-First Mindset : You prioritise the user journey in every design decision, questioning not just how something should work, but why it matters.

Crafter : You have an exceptional eye for detail, recognising that the smallest nuances can make a significant difference in the user experience.

Agile and Adaptable – You embrace iteration, move fast without sacrificing quality, and bring clarity and direction even in ambiguity.

Continuously Improve : You leverage user data and feedback to understand product usage, identify pain points, and prioritise design improvements that drive real impact.

What You'll Do

Design and Ship Exceptional Experiences : Own end-to-end design projects, from early exploration and prototyping to polished final implementation.

Think in Interaction, Not Just Screens : Your designs should anticipate user behaviour, ensuring smooth transitions, meaningful feedback, and interactions that feel natural.

Craft Flow & Interfaces : Create flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity interfaces for your features.

System Thinker : Help maintain Fireflies Essential Design System, ensuring consistency, scalability, and a cohesive user experience.

Advocate for Design Excellence : Help establish processes that reinforce our commitment to attention to detail, usability, and a design-first approach.

Collaborate for Seamless Execution : Work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and high-quality implementation.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in product design.

Portfolio showcasing impactful designs delivered in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

Passion for improving existing patterns and finding innovative solutions for new features and use cases.

Expertise in UI design, interaction, and copywriting to craft excellent user experiences.

Enthusiasm about AI-native experiences.

Experience with designing and applying systems effectively across multiple products.

Strong ability to work autonomously and lead design initiatives with minimal supervision.

Figma-Pro (Auto-Layout, Variables, Components, Design Organisation, Prototypes).

Values that are important to us

You should be a great communicator and culture maintainer

Take a look at our culture document

You're data-driven and customer-focused

You value fast & incremental engineering cycles

You maintain design excellence and minimise complexity

You measure your results & automate when possible

You get 10% better at something every week

You have an internal compass and take accountability & initiative

We value overcommunication, candid feedback and a results-driven culture

Hiring Process

Screening / Portfolio gathering round

Role Expectations & clarity round (Design Lead)

Design Assignment

Culture Round (HR & Recruiting Lead)

Final Round (CEO)

Perks and Benefits

Competitive compensation

Work remotely anywhere in your respective country

Ability to move laterally within a team and grow rapidly

Paid time off and flexible leave policy

No boss culture

Flexible working hours

LGBTQ+ friendly

Company offsites

Tech reimbursements

About us

At , we're revolutionizing the way teams interact with AI in their daily work.

Our inclusive culture champions security, innovation, customer experience, and growth.

Backed by $19 million from top-tier investors like Canaan, Khosla Ventures, and angels from Slack, Facebook, Dropbox, Amazon, and Salesforce, Fireflies is driven by a passionate + member global team spanning 20+ countries and every timezone.

We're building a world-class, global-first team, and we dogfood our product to do so.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly value diversity at our company because our team will be stronger with different perspectives and experiences.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.