Staff Product Designer at Mudflap

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Trucking, Transportation, MarketplaceIndustries

Requirements

5+ years as a Senior Product Designer or higher, including ownership of initiatives with measurable business outcomes
5+ years of experience designing mobile apps for iOS and Android
Significant experience leading early-stage research and problem space definition
Strong storytelling and presentation skills; able to rally teams around design ideas
Background in designing digital services that improve physical-world workflows (e.g., logistics, mobility, operations)
Deep proficiency with modern design tools (Figma, prototyping libraries, etc.) and methods

Responsibilities

Drive the design-led vision and execution for complex, strategic projects that directly impact the business and improve real-world operations for trucking professionals
Own the problem space: Conduct generative user research to uncover opportunities, test hypotheses, and guide product discovery from the ground up
Deliver mobile experiences: Own end-to-end experiences across iOS and Android, including core functionality and new surface areas
Improve design operations: Advance playbooks, patterns, and frameworks to improve the quality, speed, and ease of the design team's customer-centric process
Shape business strategy: Collaborate with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, and Data to shape roadmaps, prioritize user needs, and define how design drives business impact
Mentor and inspire: Support the growth of Senior Designers through informal leadership, feedback, and cross-functional influence

Skills

Product Design

UX Design

User Research

Mobile Design

iOS

Android

Design Systems

Design Operations

Generative Research

Design Patterns

Mudflap

Mobile app for fuel savings and discounts

About Mudflap

Mudflap offers a mobile app and fleet card that help independent truck drivers and small fleet owners save money on fuel. The app allows users to access discounts at truck stops without a credit check and includes features like live support and receipt management. Unlike competitors, Mudflap partners directly with truck stops to provide savings, earning a commission only when users save money. The company's goal is to reduce fuel costs for its clients, making their operations more affordable.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$48.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Automotive & TransportationIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

A flexible, remote-first company

Competitive salary and benefit options

Risks

AtoB's advanced features may attract Mudflap's customer base.

AtoB's partnerships could limit Mudflap's ability to negotiate favorable terms.

Increased competition from AtoB's no-fee fleet cards may impact Mudflap's market share.

Differentiation

Mudflap offers a free app with no credit check for fuel savings.

The company partners with truck stops to provide discounts to independent truckers.

Mudflap's business model aligns its profits with customer savings on fuel.

Upsides

Integration of telematics can enhance Mudflap's app with fuel purchasing insights.

Collaborating with telematics providers could offer advanced data analytics and fraud prevention.

Expanding partnerships with gas station chains could increase savings opportunities for users.

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