Design Engineering Jobs

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Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Lead the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning through execution. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and support business development activities to drive regional growth.

$170,000 - $230,000Full-timeSenior
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Design Manager - Aviation / Building Services

🇬🇧 Essex, England, United Kingdom

Lead and coordinate electrical and building services design activities while managing a design team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Oversee design resource allocation, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

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Product Designer, Retirement

🇺🇸 Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Lead the design strategy and execution for retirement products by partnering with product, engineering, and data teams. You will drive the full design process from initial concept and prototyping to shipping scalable patterns and high-trust financial experiences.

$146,000 - $222,000Full-time
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Principal UX Designer

🇺🇸 Palo Alto, California, United States of America

Lead the UX strategy for a next-generation data modernization and AI platform, transforming complex technical workflows into intuitive enterprise experiences. Establish design systems and collaborate cross-functionally to align UX vision with product and engineering goals.

$225,000 - $250,000Full-timeSenior
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Product Designer Lead, UX/UI

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

Lead UX/UI design across the full ecommerce funnel to drive conversion and optimize user flows. Build and evolve scalable design systems and partner with cross-functional teams to launch new products.

$140,000 - $160,000Full-timeLead
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UI/UX Design Manager

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

Lead the execution of UI/UX design for web, mobile, and landing pages while managing the website's component library. Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize user journeys and use performance data to drive engagement and conversion.

$100,000 - $130,000Full-timeManager
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Lead, UX Researcher

🇨🇦 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Lead the implementation of UX research programs to inform digital product strategy and roadmaps. Establish a UX Research Community of Practice and collaborate cross-functionally to democratize user insights across the organization.

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Product Designer, Retirement

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

Lead the design process for retirement products by partnering with product, engineering, and data teams to shape strategy and create cohesive user journeys. You will drive end-to-end design from prototyping and testing to delivering scalable patterns and integrating AI into workflows.

$146,000 - $222,000Full-time
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Design Systems Lead

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

Define and drive the long-term vision and roadmap for the design system while establishing governance and contribution models. Partner with engineering and product teams to evolve the system into machine-readable, AI-consumable foundations.

$190,000 - $210,000Full-time
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Design Engineering Manager

🇺🇸 United States of America

Lead design production and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver commercial and institutional building projects. Oversee project schedules, budgets, and quality assurance from development through construction closeout.

Full-time
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Design Technologist

🇺🇸 United States of America

You will own the architecture, strategy, and evolution of the design system, including leading an AI-agent-first rearchitecting. Additionally, you will define AI-native user experiences and support design and engineering partners through component design and pattern development.

Full-time
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Group Product Design Manager, Rider Verticals

🇮🇳 Bengaluru, Bangalore North, India

Lead and grow a team of designers to shape the future of the Rider Experience through user-centric design. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to craft visions, set quality standards, and coach designers in developing their professional competencies.

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Lead, UX Researcher

🇨🇦 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Lead the implementation of research programs to provide user insights that guide product ideation and digital design strategy. Establish a UX Research Community of Practice to foster collaboration and data-informed decision-making across the organization.

$106,000 - $117,000Full-time
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UI/UX Designer

🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The UI/UX Designer will lead the full design lifecycle from early concept and user research to high-fidelity, production-ready interfaces. They will collaborate with product managers and engineers to build intuitive experiences for complex, data-rich supply chain products.

$85,000 - $115,000Full-time
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UX Product Designer, Lead (NJUS)

🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

The Lead UX Product Designer will articulate the visual design language across digital channels and manage the evolution of the design system. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions and mentor other UX team members.

$111,000 - $229,000Full-timeSenior
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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.