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Senior Mixed Methods UX Researcher, Google Lens

🇺🇸 Mountain View, California, United States of America

Lead mixed-methods research to influence product strategy and improve Multimodal AI quality for Google Lens. Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to translate user needs into actionable product improvements and ecosystem impacts.

$159,000 - $231,000Full-timeSenior
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Senior Product Designer (SaaS) - Figma, Motion & AI-Augmented Workflow

🇭🇷 City of Zagreb, Croatia

Lead UX and UI design across product surfaces, from wireframes and user flows to pixel-perfect UI in Figma. Collaborate asynchronously with PMs and engineers to ship work that is both beautiful and technically sound.

Full-timeSenior
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Blox Space

Head of Design (48.000 – 60.000 € p/a)

🇮🇹 Italy

The Head of Design will establish the design function within a regulated FinTech environment, focusing on end-to-end design for complex financial products. Initially hands-on, the role will evolve towards strategy and leadership as the team grows.

Hybrid$48,000 - $60,000Full-timeSenior
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Audio Visual Designer

🇨🇦 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Act as the lead senior designer for commercial AV projects, gathering customer requirements to design, price, and develop profitable technical solutions. Provide pre-sales support, create detailed design documentation, and oversee the correct installation and deployment of systems.

$75,000 - $85,000Full-time
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Design Manager - Design Build

🇺🇸 Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

The Design Manager will lead the scoping, planning, and delivery of municipal and industrial water infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and financial performance. They will manage multi-disciplinary teams and interface with clients to meet project expectations.

$138,000 - $210,000Full-timeSenior
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Senior Design Manager - Design for Manufacturing

🇺🇸 Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

The Senior Design Manager leads a multidisciplinary team to develop design solutions that support offsite manufacturing operations. They ensure design deliverables meet quality, schedule, cost, and constructability requirements while aligning with client expectations.

Full-timeSenior
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Design Systems Lead

🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America

The Design Systems Lead will own the strategy, evolution, and execution of Imprint's design system. This role involves partnering with various teams to create systems that enable faster product development and higher quality experiences.

Full-timeSenior
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CAD & Design Systems Manager – Mission Critical Infrastructure

🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States of America

The CAD & Design Systems Manager will lead the development and management of engineering standards, design systems, CAD libraries, and automation tools for mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role involves improving design quality, increasing engineering efficiency, and supporting high-performance project delivery.

$130,000 - $150,000Full-timeSenior
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Graphic Designer

🇺🇸 El Segundo, CA 90245, United States of America

Lead 360° campaign design from concept to execution while collaborating with global teams and external agencies. Manage timelines, feedback, and project delivery to drive creative excellence across key brand moments.

$48 - $49ContractSenior
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Lead Product Designer

🇺🇸 United States of America

The Lead Product Designer will lead user experience design efforts, developing high-value mobile and web-based experiences. They will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment of UX deliverables and contribute to the evolution of the design system.

$104,000 - $143,000Full-timeSenior
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Senior Product Designer

🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States of America

Lead end-to-end product design activities from discovery to delivery for customer-facing digital products and enterprise software. Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to create intuitive user experiences and integrate AI-enabled workflows.

$116,000 - $174,000Full-timeSenior
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Senior UX Designer

🇺🇸 Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America

Lead UX design for the Be The People platform, focusing on user engagement and iterative design improvements. Collaborate with product, engineering, and content teams to enhance user experiences based on real user behavior.

Full-timeSenior
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Senior Product Designer

🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom

The Senior Product Designer will lead the end-to-end design process, collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to shape Cambium's digital products. They will create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs while championing a user-centered design culture.

Full-timeSenior
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Design Manager

🇬🇧 Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

The Design Manager will lead design from pre-construction through to construction, taking full technical responsibility for allocated projects. They will also provide full design and technical support during the tendering process.

$70,000 - $80,000Full-time
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Senior UI/UX Designer (14-Month Contract)

🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Lead the design and execution of UI/UX solutions for enterprise-level web experiences, focusing on scalable systems and intuitive user journeys. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into high-fidelity designs and prototypes using Figma.

$80,000 - $80,000ContractSenior
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About Design Engineering careers

Design Engineering is the ultimate role for the builders who live in the code. These professionals bridge the gap between vision and reality by shipping production-ready design systems and interactive components.

Specialized in React, Tailwind, and Framer Motion, design engineers ensure that the intended vibe translates perfectly into the final product.

Companies like Vercel, Linear, and Framer value this hybrid skill set for its ability to bypass traditional handovers and move straight from design concept to live code.

Design engineers bridge design and development, building design systems, component libraries, and interactive prototypes. Roles are particularly hot at AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity where rich interfaces matter, as well as tool companies like Vercel, Framer, Linear, and Supabase. These positions often require skills in React, TypeScript, and web design.

Absolutely. Remote design engineering roles are increasingly common, especially at modern companies like Vercel, Linear, Notion, and AI startups like Midjourney. Many positions offer flexible hybrid arrangements in tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle.

Companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Vercel, and AI leaders like OpenAI value candidates who combine design fundamentals with coding proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte). Experience with design tools (Figma, Framer) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP) is highly valued. View top design engineering portfolios for examples.

Design engineers typically earn more than traditional designers due to technical skills. Entry-level positions start at $85k–$110k, mid-level roles range $120k–$160k, and senior positions command $170k–$230k+ at major tech companies. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI often pay at the top of market. Check our salary guide for comprehensive data.

Most top-tier companies, including Vercel, Linear, and Stripe, expect fluency in React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. However, the "plus" factor in 2026 is mastery of AI-assisted development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Being able to build and maintain Design Systems that scale across different frameworks is the most valuable skill in this category.

Design Engineering prioritizes the user experience and polish (the "vibe") over purely architectural backend concerns. A Design Engineer is responsible for the kinetic feel of a product, ensuring that Framer Motion transitions and accessibility standards are baked into the component library from day one. Browse Design Engineering roles to see this focus in action.