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Lead Product Designer

Circle.so
Location
Remote
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Product Design
Salary
$140,000 - $170,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5–7+ years of product design experience
  • Strong prototyping skills
  • Proficiency in Figma for high-fidelity design
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English at CEFR Level C2 / ILR Level 5
  • Experience operating as the most senior designer on a product area
  • Ability to design in ambiguity and iterate based on feedback
Nice to have
  • Experience with AI-assisted prototyping tools like Cursor, Claude Code, v0, or Lovable
What the job really is

As a Lead Product Designer at Circle, you'll take ownership of a significant product area, defining problems, shaping design direction, and delivering user experiences. You'll collaborate closely with product managers and engineers, using AI tools to prototype and test designs rapidly. Your role will also involve influencing product strategy and raising design standards within the team.

Benefits
  • $140,000 - $170,000 USD per year
  • Equity in the company with ongoing refresh grants
  • 35 days of paid time off each year
  • Remote-only work with company retreats twice a year
  • Benefits package supporting health, wellbeing, and professional growth
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack used beyond AI tools
  • Expectations for high performance without constant guidance may lead to pressure
  • Role may be offered at a Senior level depending on experience, which could affect responsibilities
Job score4.4/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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