Staff Product Designer

## **About Dusk** Dusk delivers the capabilities of a world-class entertainment director, at a fraction of the cost. Made for modern venue operators to save time, improve operations, and boost revenue. Trusted by 500+ bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels – powering 50K+ concerts annually. We've raised over $5M from strategic investors, including founders and executives from Carta, Vercel, and Yelp as well as Atlantic Records, Red Light Management, and Independent Artists Group (IAG). Our team includes YC-backed founders and individuals from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and . ## **About the Role** We’re seeking a Staff Product Designer to shape the creative and functional DNA of Dusk’s platform. As one of the first design leaders, you’ll define how the product looks, feels, and behaves — turning complex workflows into intuitive, visually elegant experiences. You’ll collaborate with founders, engineers, and customers to bring Dusk’s mission to life through design systems, prototypes, and production-ready interfaces. ## **Key Responsibilities** - Lead design for core product surfaces - Define and evolve Dusk’s design language and component system - Conduct user research and translate insights into product direction - Build high-fidelity prototypes that communicate vision and drive alignment - Collaborate with engineers to ensure design quality from concept to release - Mentor other designers and help scale design culture across the company - Balance creativity with pragmatism - shipping high-impact, user-centered work ## **Qualifications** - 6+ years of product design experience, ideally in SaaS or creative tooling - Portfolio showcasing excellent interaction and visual design work - Fluency in Figma and modern prototyping tools - Strong grasp of UX principles, hierarchy, and system thinking - Proven track record leading 0→1 or platform-level design initiatives - Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting to stakeholders - Bonus: experience designing for creative pros, music, or entertainment products ## **Perks & Benefits** - Competitive salary + equity options - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits - Early technical ownership in a high-growth, mission-driven company - Access to live events and industry networking opportunities