Product Designer / UX/UI Designer

Next Street is seeking a full‑time Product Designer / UX/UI Designer to own the end‑to‑end design experience across our platform—from brand expression and visual systems to thoughtful, user‑centered UI/UX. This role will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Project Delivery teams to design experiences that drive engagement, clarity, and impact for our users. The ideal candidate understands user behavior, designs with intent, and is comfortable moving quickly in a mission‑driven, startup environment. Preferred location: NYC (able to be in NY office a few times a month). Responsibilities Own the end‑to‑end product design process, from concept and brand expression through high‑fidelity UI and interaction design. Develop and evolve a cohesive brand and visual design system for Next Street that can be adopted across products, platforms, and marketing surfaces. Design and iterate on internal tools, admin dashboards, white‑labeled solutions, and operational interfaces with a focus on clarity and usability. Design intuitive, engaging user experiences informed by user behavior and data to drive adoption and engagement. Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Project Delivery teams to translate requirements into effective design solutions. Rapidly prototype concepts using AI‑powered design tools and workflows to accelerate exploration and validation. Design responsive experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Create, manage, and maintain design assets in Figma, ensuring clean handoff and smooth collaboration with development teams. Incorporate user feedback, testing, and insights into ongoing design improvements. Qualifications 4–6 years of experience as a product designer, UX designer, or UI/UX designer, owning end‑to‑end design for digital products. Comfortable developing and maintaining a brand style, visual language, and design system while delivering detailed product UI/UX work. Strong understanding of user behavior and interaction design, using that insight to drive engagement. Highly proficient in Figma and experienced delivering developer‑ready assets and components. Skilled at using AI tools to rapidly prototype, explore concepts, and iterate on designs. Experience designing responsive, cross‑platform experiences and admin dashboards or internal tools, balancing complexity with usability. Experience in EdTech, FinTech, small business, or learning‑oriented products is a plus. Hands‑on individual contributor role; not seeking people‑management responsibilities. Mission‑driven, thrives in startup environments, and comfortable with ambiguity and evolving requirements. Excellent communication across Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders, translating technical constraints and user needs into actionable design decisions. Scrappy, creative, and motivated by building products that make a real difference. Bonus: Experience designing data visualization dashboards and/or marketing websites. Benefits Benefits Package – Competitive salaries and generous benefits packages (including 401k and paid parental leave) for mission‑driven work. Generous paid time off – 20 days of paid time off annually, including federal holidays, volunteer days, and more. Mentorship and Sponsorship – Frequent access to diverse senior team members who invest in mentoring. Career development – Annual professional development stipend and ample coaching. Flexibility – Flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual schedules and preferences. Social events and perks – Office snacks and events throughout the year. EEO Statement Next Street is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr