Senior Product Designer - New York, NY at Blackbird Labs

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, Restaurants, Payments, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of experience in Product Design
  • Proven ability to lead design projects independently in fast-moving and complex environments
  • Deep fluency in visual design — typography, layout, hierarchy, motion, and storytelling
  • A strong point of view in UX fundamentals

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end design for major product initiatives — from research and concept to final implementation
  • Craft best-in-class UI that balances hospitality, brand warmth, and product clarity
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and brand designers to shape features and experiences. Seek out answers, own the nuances
  • Contribute to and evolve Blackbird’s design system — ensuring consistency and delight across touchpoints
  • Use prototypes and motion to tell stories and bring ideas to life
  • Help shape the design culture at Blackbird through feedback, collaboration, and craft excellence

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product DesignUX DesignUI DesignPrototypingInteraction DesignVisual DesignUser ResearchWireframingMobile DesignBrand Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position in New York, NY, with an in-office culture that emphasizes in-person connection and collaboration.

What are the key skills needed for the Senior Product Designer role?

The role requires being a versatile, hands-on designer who thrives in early-stage environments, with skills in end-to-end design ownership from concept to launch, including pixels to systems, and partnering with product, engineering, and other teams.

What is the company culture like at Blackbird Labs?

Blackbird has an in-office culture valuing in-person collaboration, with team principles of passion for the product, being elite performers, making others better, and holding each other accountable while fostering creativity and team spirit.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

You'll start as the sole designer on a product squad focused on payments, then move fluidly between squads and initiatives, collaborating with a small, ambitious team of designers, engineers, and restaurant industry experts.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Product Designer position?

Strong candidates are versatile, hands-on designers who thrive in early-stage environments, own projects end-to-end with craft and intention, and align with values like passion for the product, elite performance, and making others better.

Blackbird Labs

About Blackbird Labs

Cupertino, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$34MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, BiotechnologyIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options

Risks

Competition from established platforms like OpenTable and Yelp.
Potential regulatory scrutiny over blockchain use in hospitality.
Volatility of cryptocurrency markets could impact financial stability.

Differentiation

Founded by Resy and Eater co-founder, offering industry expertise.
Focuses on web3 technology for unique restaurant loyalty solutions.
Targets personalized dining experiences with tailored loyalty programs.

Upsides

Increased blockchain adoption in hospitality benefits Blackbird's platform.
Rise of digital wallets aligns with Blackbird's tech-driven solutions.
Growing consumer interest in personalized dining experiences supports Blackbird's offerings.

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