Lead Product Designer-Contractor at Peerspace

United States

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$140,400 – $187,200Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Marketplace, EventsIndustries

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience designing digital products, ideally consumer-facing or marketplace platforms
Proven ability to take ambiguous problems and turn them into clear, testable design directions
Balance strategic thinking with exceptional visual and brand execution, ensuring every design feels distinctly Peerspace
Expertise in Figma, including auto-layout, components, variants, and advanced prototyping
Experience using at least one motion tool such as Framer, Principle, ProtoPie, or After Effects
Demonstrated ability to work across discovery, concepting, and validation phases with a broad range of stakeholders
Strong communication skills and experience in stakeholder management; ability to align teams, tell a story, and make decisions collaboratively
Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving, project-based environment; fully remote with transparency

Responsibilities

Lead design exploration from initial concept through tested prototypes and developer-ready deliverables
Partner with the director of design to synthesize findings into actionable design hypotheses and recommendations
Create user-testable prototypes in Figma that capture interaction and flow
Work collaboratively with product management, marketing, and leadership by clearly presenting design work that balances user insights, business goals, and project constraints; deliver milestone presentations and Figma run-throughs for regular check-ins
Use animation and transitions to guide user interactions and improve understanding
Project-manage your own work in close collaboration with your Product Manager; share progress openly and maintain alignment with your team
Lead design for end-to-end experiences that drive organic discovery, engagement, and conversion
Partner with Product Manager, Director of Design, and marketing to turn concepts into tangible experiments connecting storytelling and product direction
Create interactive prototypes for user testing and stakeholder alignment
Ensure new ideas scale and fit into the ecosystem; sync with Staff Designer for critique on design patterns and interactions
Bonus: Recommend and explore AI tools and Figma plug-ins to speed up ideation and prototyping

Skills

Product Design

UX Design

Prototyping

Figma

User Research

Interaction Design

Design Leadership

Stakeholder Alignment

High-Fidelity Prototypes

Product-Led Growth

Peerspace

Online platform for renting event spaces

About Peerspace

Peerspace provides a platform for individuals and businesses to book unique spaces for various events and activities. It connects clients, such as photographers, event planners, and individuals, with space owners who list their properties for rent. Users can find a wide variety of venues, from studios to unconventional rooms, in major cities worldwide like Los Angeles, New York, and London. The platform operates on a peer-to-peer marketplace model, where Peerspace earns revenue by charging a service fee on each booking. This model allows hosts to earn extra income while offering renters access to inspiring spaces for their events. Peerspace's goal is to democratize access to unique venues, making it easier for people to find the perfect location for their specific needs.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$43.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Real Estate, EntertainmentIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Company Equity

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from local and international space rental platforms.

New CEO Kevin Yuann may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with market trends.

Economic downturns in key markets could reduce spending on events, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Peerspace offers a diverse range of unique and unconventional event spaces.

The platform connects hosts and renters in a peer-to-peer marketplace model.

Peerspace's global presence includes major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and London.

Upsides

Partnership with Booking.com enhances event planning with travel discounts for attendees.

Growing demand for hybrid event spaces aligns with Peerspace's offerings.

Expansion of the gig economy increases demand for flexible workspaces Peerspace provides.

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