Head Product Designer
Job Description
Pump is hiring a Head Product Designer to shape the end-to-end product experience, from onboarding and savings dashboards to AI cost tracking. This hybrid design and build role in San Francisco, CA pairs hands-on product thinking with shipping ownership, working closely with founders and engineers to take concepts from research and Figma through to shipped code.
What you’ll do
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions that meet customer needs.
- Implement and test new product features, focusing on intuitive UX, reliability, and performance.
- Lean into a clean, minimal, modern user experience and consistent visual design.
- Drive product analysis using user research, feedback analysis, and data-driven insights to guide improvements.
- Collaborate with UX/UI to build interfaces that feel intuitive and visually polished.
- Work directly with backend and frontend engineers to integrate product features seamlessly.
- Participate in code reviews, share constructive feedback, and help uphold code quality standards.
What you bring
- 5+ years of experience as a product designer, including building scalable, reliable web applications (pre-Series B experience is preferred).
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design and Gen AI coding tools, including Claude, Cursor, Figma, Lottie, and other tools for graphic design, prototyping, and collaboration.
- Strong graphic design skills are preferred.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and practices.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools is a plus.
Benefits at Pump
- Competitive compensation + equity
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off: 13 days of accrued PTO, 9 sick days, all 11 federal holidays, and a company-wide winter break from December 24 through January 1
- Free lunch at the office
- Free access to the building gym
- Annual company-paid retreats
- Developmental bonuses to support professional development tied to cloud and related fields
Tools you’ll use: Claude, Cursor, Figma, Lottie