Lead Product Designer at Playground | New York City

Join Our Innovative TeamAt Arch, a rapidly expanding Series B financial technology firm, we revolutionize private investment management by automating processes that enhance accessibility, comprehension, and the overall investing experience. Our platform significantly improves the way various stakeholders—investors, advisors, banks, families, and managers—han…

Join Our Innovative TeamAt Arch, we are revolutionizing the financial technology landscape as a Series B company dedicated to automating private investment management. Our mission is to enhance accessibility, comprehension, and the overall investing experience across diverse asset classes.Private investments, including venture capital, hedge funds, and private equity, constitute approximately 25% of the investment ecosystem. Traditionally, tracking these investments has been a cumbersome process, often relying on complex spreadsheets and disorganized folders, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors. Arch provides a streamlined solution.By offering standardized data, documents, and insights through a unified platform, Arch eliminates the need for cumbersome information retrieval from multiple sources. Our goal is to empower investors to make informed decisions, ultimately resulting in improved financial outcomes.As a rapidly expanding team of over 200 professionals, we proudly serve more than 400 clients, including some of the largest banks, family offices, and financial institutions in the United States. We have consistently doubled our company size each year since our inception and are actively hiring across all departments as we continue to grow.About the PositionWe are on the lookout for a Head of Marketing to spearhead our marketing initiatives and drive strategic direction. This senior-level, hands-on leadership role will focus on content-driven marketing strategies while also prioritizing demand generation. We prefer candidates with a strong brand marketing background.In this dual capacity as both a strategist and implementer, you will establish a clear vision, actively engage in execution, and oversee the scaling of our marketing team and systems as we grow.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the comprehensive marketing strategy in alignment with company goals, collaborating closely with the Chief Revenue Officer and the executive team.Provide thought leadership in Content and Product Marketing:Craft positioning, messaging, narratives, and essential marketing materials.Develop scalable content creation systems.Establish a premier demand management program:Design and execute pipeline-driving campaigns across various channels (including paid media, lifecycle marketing, web conversion strategies, testing, and analytics).Implement clear reporting and tools for tracking marketing performance metrics.Manage field marketing and events:Plan and execute engaging events to enhance brand visibility.

Arch.co, a Series B fintech company based in New York City, builds tools that simplify and clarify private investment management. Serving over 400 clients, including major banks and financial institutions, Arch provides a platform that centralizes data, insights, and documents for private investments. The company has grown to more than 200 employees and continues to expand. Role overview The Senior Recruiting Manager will lead recruiting efforts in New York City, combining team management with hands-on work in high-impact searches. This position partners closely with company leadership to shape hiring strategies, refine recruiting processes, and ensure Arch attracts and retains strong talent across departments. What you will do Lead and mentor a team of recruiters supporting Engineering, Operations, and Go-To-Market teams. Oversee hiring results and maintain a strong candidate pipeline across multiple functions. Collaborate with hiring managers to define open roles, set hiring strategies, and assess candidates. Take an active role in high-priority searches, serving as both leader and recruiter. Design and implement scalable recruiting systems to support Arch's continued growth. About Arch.co Private investments represent a significant portion of the investment market, yet many investors and managers still rely on manual processes. Arch replaces spreadsheets and email with standardized tools, helping clients make informed decisions and improve financial outcomes.

Join Medal as a Product DesignerMedal stands as the premier platform for gamers to capture, share, and relive their most exhilarating moments. With millions of gamers contributing to our vibrant community, each year we witness billions of clips recorded—each a unique testament to the thrill of gaming. Our vision is to foster the next evolution of gaming communities that are social, monetized, and fueled by creators. Our goal is to create products that simplify the process of sharing, discovering, and connecting through gaming experiences, making it enjoyable and seamless for users.Having secured a robust seed funding of $133M from General Catalyst and Khosla, we are on a mission to explore the future of intelligent gaming interactions.

At Outtake, our mission is to empower and instill trust in a digital-first environment. With the rapid rise of impersonation, fraud, AI-driven scams, and identity misuse, we’ve created an innovative solution: a proactive AI platform that detects, monitors, and eliminates impersonators while automating protection within hours, rather than weeks.Founded by a team of ex-Palantir, former CTOs, and engineers from Notion, Outtake is engineered for clarity, autonomy, and speed. Our ambitious goal is to establish the trust layer of the modern internet, and we aim to achieve this with a small, highly skilled team.The RoleWe are seeking a talented Product Designer to become our second design hire. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our founding designer and the wider product and engineering teams to craft the visual and functional aspects of Outtake. You will work on everything from intricate workflow builders to the fine details that make powerful tools intuitive.You will face significant design challenges as we develop technically sophisticated AI systems that handle complex, high-stakes tasks. This role offers substantial ownership and the opportunity for personal growth as we expand.Ideal candidates are full-stack product designers with a strong visual design background, experienced in interaction patterns that extend beyond typical B2B SaaS (like graphs, workflow builders, and data-rich interfaces). You should be fundamentally product-minded and eager to enhance your product strategy skills.

About SequenceAt Sequence, our mission is to redefine the American service economy by acquiring, transforming, and operating businesses that lead the way in innovation and service delivery.As AI revolutionizes industries, its true potential lies not just in improved models but in enhancing how businesses serve their customers. We aim for faster decisions, personalized service at scale, and improved outcomes for the communities these businesses support. This is the opportunity of our lifetime.Standard solutions often fall short. SaaS providers expect businesses to adapt to their offerings, and consultants typically provide limited engagement. Sequence was created to bridge this gap. We are a permanent holding company committed to fostering exceptional businesses and the remarkable individuals who lead them. We invest significantly, integrate our technological and engineering teams, and collaborate closely with management to optimize operations from within, not merely as a vendor or on a set timeline.Having successfully raised $75 million in funding, led by Conviction and 8VC, followed by a Series A led by Lux Capital along with other esteemed institutional partners, we are poised for growth.About the RoleAs a Product Designer at Sequence, you will take charge of shaping the product experience in two critical areas: enabling our engineers to utilize the Sequence platform effectively and enhancing the interaction of end users with the custom applications we develop. Your passion will be to transform services into product-like experiences.This role demands extensive user engagement to deeply understand their challenges and collaborating closely with product engineers to create impactful solutions. You will establish the design language from the ground up and set high standards for our deliverables.

THE ROLEJoin Valkai as a Product Designer, where your focus will be on impactful outcomes rather than mere aesthetics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and pharmaceutical stakeholders, to identify critical challenges and create innovative solutions that transform the interactions of life sciences professionals with AI. Your role will involve simplifying intricate, high-stakes workflows into user-friendly interfaces that make advanced AI technologies feel accessible. You'll be responsible for establishing a cohesive design language and creating scalable design patterns that support Valkai's evolution from standalone solutions to a comprehensive automation platform.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORHolistic Problem Solvers: You possess a comprehensive understanding of user needs and workflows. You excel at deconstructing complex processes into streamlined, intuitive interfaces, articulating design decisions in terms of user satisfaction and business impact.Flexible Thinkers: Design for you is about balancing trade-offs. While you may have strong preferences, you are adaptable and open to new methodologies as technology advances.Self-Starter: You confidently manage the design process from inception to delivery, thriving in ambiguous situations and finding impactful solutions. You create efficient design patterns that can scale without established systems.Product Experience Owner: You take pride in every aspect of the user experience, ensuring that your designs build trust and drive user adoption.Determined and Resilient: You are driven to achieve product outcomes and will overcome obstacles to ensure success.WHAT YOU'LL DODesign Ownership: Collaborate with product managers and engineers to frame challenges, explore solutions, and implement enhancements throughout the development process.Workflow Simplification: Transform complex life sciences procedures into intuitive interfaces that retain the necessary rigor for pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals while making AI approachable.From Concept to Creation: Start with Large Language Models (LLMs) for rapid exploration and refine validated concepts in Figma.

Role overview blankstreet seeks a Senior Product Designer based in New York City. This position leads design projects aimed at improving user experience and advancing product goals. Collaboration with product managers, engineers, and other teams is central to delivering solutions that serve both users and business needs. What you will do Lead design initiatives from initial concept through final execution for major products Shape the visual style and interactive elements of digital experiences Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure designs align with user needs and business objectives Mentor junior designers and contribute to raising the overall quality of the design team’s work Requirements Proven background in product design, including experience leading projects Ability to create user-centered designs that balance usability and visual appeal Comfort working collaboratively with engineers, product managers, and other teams Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced designers

About the CompanyAt madecard, we are dedicated to empowering homeowners to save valuable time, money, and reduce stress. Our flagship product, Made Card, is a credit card crafted specifically for homeowners, offering unparalleled rewards on mortgage payments, home enhancements, utilities, and essential purchases. Each transaction fuels a personalized home management platform, allowing users to oversee home systems and appliances, anticipate maintenance needs, and access assistance—ranging from AI-driven insights to in-person services—exactly when they require it. By integrating financial tools, insightful data, and reliable professionals, we provide homeowners with greater control, increased savings, and more time to enjoy their homes.Partnering with top national entities in the residential homeownership sector, such as mortgage lenders and home service providers, we embed Made into pivotal moments of the homeowner journey. These collaborations enable us to serve millions of households nationwide, delivering significant advantages to homeowners.Supported by esteemed investors like Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team boasts extensive experience in fintech, mortgage, and credit card industries from prestigious firms including Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. We're crafting the financial and engagement platform for the future generation of homeowners—one that centers around the homeowner and redefines the concept of feeling at home.About the RoleWe are in search of a Senior Product Designer to spearhead the design of Made Card and our growing homeowner platform. You will oversee the complete user experience from product flows to brand representation. Your role will include defining our design standards, enhancing our design system, and scaling a company where design is integral to both the product and brand.What You’ll DoDrive the end-to-end design of Made Card and the homeowner platform, delivering user experiences that are both intuitive and sophisticated.Establish the design vision for both product and brand, ensuring every interaction is cohesive and engaging.Develop and maintain a scalable design system that harmonizes product UI, brand elements, and marketing visuals.Collaborate with the marketing team to synchronize campaigns, social media, and creative assets with the product's visual identity.Perform user research and usability testing to validate design choices and enhance user experiences.Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and partnerships to weave design into our strategic initiatives.

Join our dynamic team at Antimetal as a Product Designer, where you'll have the opportunity to create intuitive interfaces and exceptional user experiences that drive the functionality of our cutting-edge investigation and automation platform.This pivotal role involves designing and launching high-performance user interfaces, prototyping innovative interaction models, and ensuring that our frontend mirrors the scalability and dependability of the infrastructure it supports.

Join Our TeamAt Dorsia, we are pioneers in hospitality technology, transforming access to the most sought-after dining experiences, events, and luxury offerings. Our innovative platform combines state-of-the-art technology with the elegance of high-end hospitality, enabling our members to secure exclusive reservations while offering operators enhanced control, visibility, and revenue generation.As a rapidly expanding startup backed by over $50 million from esteemed investors like Index Ventures and renowned industry partners such as Major Food Group and Groot Hospitality, Dorsia is reshaping the hospitality landscape with proven expertise. We are in search of remarkable talent to fuel our next growth phase, and that’s where you come in.Your RoleWe are looking for a Senior Product Designer to shape the future of our digital product experience. This position is ideal for a skilled designer who merges exceptional craftsmanship with strategic insight and cross-functional collaboration.In this role, you will oversee significant product initiatives from conception to completion, influence product vision, and elevate design quality throughout the organization. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and leadership to create intuitive, sophisticated, and impactful experiences that resonate with our discerning clientele.Your responsibilities will encompass interaction design, systems thinking, and user experience design, all grounded in a user-centered approach that balances member needs, business objectives, and technical constraints.

Join Our Team as a Lead Product DesignerAt Adonis, we are on a mission to transform the way complex data and workflows are understood and managed. We are seeking a visionary Lead Product Designer who will spearhead our design initiatives and shape the user experience across our platform. Reporting directly to the Head of Product, you will create intuitive, impactful designs that simplify intricate processes for our users.Your Key Focus Areas:Data Visualizations: Develop insightful dashboards and reports that empower users to make informed decisions.Operational Workflows: Create seamless experiences that enhance the setup, configuration, monitoring, and management of workflows at scale.Alerting & Monitoring: Design user-friendly systems for configuring and interpreting alerts, facilitating timely actions.User Flows & Journeys: Strategically map and optimize end-to-end user experiences throughout the platform.Your Responsibilities Include:Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to deliver top-tier designs.Building and maintaining a comprehensive design system that supports both patient-facing and administrative tools.Creating wireframes, flowcharts, mock-ups, and prototypes to quickly iterate and refine new features.Conducting both quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing the results, and integrating insights into the product roadmap.Ensuring consistent UX and design standards across all Adonis products.

About ArchArch is a leading Series B financial technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the management of private investments. Our mission is to enhance accessibility, comprehension, and the overall experience of investing across diverse asset classes.Private investments, including venture capital, hedge funds, and private equity, constitute approximately 25% of the investment landscape. Traditionally, stakeholders such as investors, advisors, banks, families, and managers have relied on cumbersome spreadsheets, file systems, and overflowing inboxes to manage hundreds of investments. This outdated method is not only time-consuming but also prone to manual data entry errors, inconsistent reporting, and lost information. That's where Arch comes in.Arch presents a unified platform that provides standardized data, essential documents, and actionable insights, effectively eliminating the need to navigate through numerous portals for information. Our goal is to streamline the investment process, allowing investors to save time and make informed decisions, ultimately leading to superior financial outcomes.We are a rapidly growing team of over 200 professionals, proudly serving more than 400 clients, including some of the largest banks, families, and financial institutions in the United States. Our company has experienced remarkable growth, doubling in size annually since our inception, and we are eager to expand our team across all departments.If you are interested in becoming a part of the Arch team but do not see a specific opening that fits your skills, we invite you to submit your resume. We will keep your information on file and reach out when a suitable opportunity arises!Why Work at Arch?All of our full-time roles are based onsite at our New York City office, where we thrive on collaborative teamwork and in-person interactions. Being present in the office daily fosters strong relationships, promotes effective problem-solving, and cultivates an engaging environment centered on delivering exceptional products and services to our clients.We encourage candidates who are currently located in or willing to relocate to the NYC area to join us in this exciting and hands-on work environment.Benefits of Joining Arch:Supportive Team - You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team that consistently surpasses client expectations and delivers innovative products.High Impact Work - Being part of a small team means you will have significant responsibility and influence from day one, participating in discussions that shape the direction of our platform.Proven Product Market Fit - Our strong product market fit and remarkably low churn rates reflect our commitment to organic growth.

Role Overview The City of New York is hiring a Public Realm Designer to help shape public spaces across New York City. This role focuses on designing and improving parks, plazas, streetscapes, and other shared environments so they are useful, welcoming, and visually appealing. What You Will Do Design and enhance public spaces to support accessibility, function, and beauty Work closely with colleagues from different disciplines to address the needs of diverse communities Develop creative solutions for urban challenges, balancing practical requirements with community input Location This position is based in New York City.

Exciting OpportunityPosition: Product DesignerLocation: 5 days/week at NYC HQSalary: $175,000 - $275,000Equity: Competitive initial grant along with annual performance bonusesAbout MomentAt Moment, we are pioneering the next wave of trading and portfolio management technologies. Our innovative product suite features advanced market data pipelines, cutting-edge smart order routing algorithms, real-time portfolio tracking, and sophisticated portfolio optimization tools.Founded in 2023 by a dynamic team of quantitative traders and researchers from Citadel and Jane Street, we have successfully raised over $100 million from leading investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. We empower financial institutions that collectively manage assets exceeding $8 trillion.Design at Moment transcends mere platform development; it involves establishing new standards and frameworks that will shape the future of fixed income across the financial sector and beyond.Your FitMinimum of 2 years of product design experience.Strong belief that all products should embody beauty and functionality.Aspirations to create foundational tools that will set the design standard in the wealth management sector.Attention to detail and dedication to enhancing user experience.A proactive problem-solver who is ready to tackle challenges head-on.Bonus QualificationsExperience with complex B2B products.Proven track record of building products from the ground up.Familiarity with frontend coding or tools like Cursor/v0/Claude Code.PerksComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.A monthly gym stipend of $150.Complimentary lunch and dinner provided.Compensation OverviewBase salary ranging from $175,000 to $275,000, along with an initial equity grant and annual performance-related equity bonuses.

Join Plot as a Senior Product DesignerPlot is revolutionizing how social videos deliver insights.In today’s world, brands are not just discussed; they are showcased through social videos, routines, and spontaneous moments. However, valuable insights often get lost in the sheer volume of content. Plot seeks to change that.By analyzing millions of social videos, we help teams answer critical questions like:What drives customer loyalty or aversion towards a product?What trends emerge in how people interact with and perceive products?Who are the advocates who consistently engage with our brand?Our platform extracts meaningful signals from speech, visuals, text, and comments, transforming them into actionable insights. Think of it as a blend of social listening, research tools, and creative workspace tailored for a video-first environment.Since our launch, we have gained the trust of leading brands like Lululemon, Benefit Cosmetics, Anthropologie, and Visa. As we enter a new growth phase, we are focused on enhancing quality, coherence, and craftsmanship to meet rising enterprise demand.A Dynamic and Collaborative TeamAt Plot, we pride ourselves on a small, agile team that values builders over rigid processes. Our members are driven, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Drawing from experiences at top companies like Uber, Dropbox, Microsoft, and Apple, our team is well-equipped to build innovative products from the ground up.We prioritize quality and speed; we ship, learn, iterate, and refine our offerings to perfection.Why Choose Plot?Design is at the heart of Plot’s operation. Our journey began with rapid prototyping, allowing us to quickly develop and deploy early versions that attracted our first enterprise clients. Now, as we evolve, we aim to maintain that innovative spirit while enhancing our design processes.

About ForaFora is a revolutionary travel agency that empowers individuals with a passion for exploration to build successful advisory businesses. We are transforming the $100 billion travel agency sector by integrating cutting-edge technology, insightful data, and a supportive community, enabling countless entrepreneurs to thrive on our innovative platform. Our comprehensive 'business-in-a-box' solution equips travel advisors with everything needed to launch and grow their enterprises, from advanced tools and tailored training to a vibrant community and exclusive industry partnerships. At the core of our mission is the commitment to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career, whether it be full-time or part-time. We believe that anyone, from seasoned professionals to first-time advisors, can create something both profitable and personal.Founded in 2021 by experienced entrepreneurs, Fora has steadily expanded, now boasting a team of over 200 dedicated employees in downtown New York City. In 2025, we proudly announced our $60 million Series B and C funding rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with contributions from previous investors such as Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. We have also been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Startup for 2024, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and 2025, and Built In's Best Places to Work for 2025.We are dedicated to creating the first truly unified platform for all travel needs, harnessing the best of human expertise and technology to revolutionize how people plan and book travel.About The RoleWe are on the lookout for a Senior Product Designer to join our expanding design team. This individual will report directly to our Lead Designer and work closely within a product-focused team, which includes a Product Manager, Engineering Manager, and Engineers. As one of the earliest design hires during a period of rapid growth, you will be instrumental in shaping our product and design processes for years to come.Key ResponsibilitiesLead with insights, designs, flows, and prototypes, both strategically and tactically. You should be comfortable with the entire Product Design process, from research and design system contributions to prototyping, handoff, and quality assurance.Contribute to our developing Design System to ensure consistently high-quality experiences for our customers.

At Highlight AI, we are revolutionizing the modern workplace by creating a shared intelligence layer that unifies context across team members and tools, effectively bridging information silos. Our platform evolves with your organization, proactively routing knowledge and automating workflows with reliability.The RoleWe are seeking a talented Senior Product Designer with a strong technical background to take charge of visual craftsmanship and product design at Highlight AI.In this role, you will redefine how users engage with AI beyond conventional chat interfaces. Your innovative designs will be prominently featured in our product, inspiring users to share their experiences and discuss the cutting-edge nature of Highlight AI.You will transform raw interaction concepts, preliminary ideas, and functional wireframes into intuitive user interfaces that feel inevitable, futuristic, and meticulously crafted. This position demands excellence in execution, focusing on pixels, motion, transitions, hierarchy, and the intricate details of interactions that simplify complex AI systems while enhancing their power and enjoyment. You will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to swiftly bring new interaction models to fruition, often progressing from concept to high-fidelity prototype within hours.This is a hands-on role requiring constant design and prototyping, guiding the team toward elevated standards and refined decision-making, while establishing the benchmark for exceptional AI-native software.Note: This is an on-site position, necessitating five days a week in our San Francisco or New York City office.Job ResponsibilitiesOversee visual and interaction quality throughout Highlight AI’s product line.Engage regularly with users to identify creative solutions to their challenges and integrate these insights into your designs.Work closely with the Head of Design to convert interaction concepts, product direction, and initial wireframes into confident, high-fidelity UI.Collaborate daily with engineers to implement polished interfaces, animations, and micro-interactions into production.Quickly prototype AI-native interaction models using clickable dummies and actual code, often transitioning from idea to testable prototype within hours.Design and refine micro-interactions, animations, transitions, and layout systems that make complex AI functionalities feel intuitive and engaging.Challenge existing UI conventions and help establish new interaction patterns for user engagement with AI systems.

Join Our MissionPlayground is dedicated to making high-quality child care accessible for everyone. We have developed top-notch software that streamlines all facets of operating a child care business. With millions in funding and numerous statewide contracts, we proudly serve thousands of schools nationwide. Our founders have been recognized by Forbes as part of their 30 under 30 list, showcasing the impact of our innovative work.As we experience rapid growth, we are looking for a passionate Senior Product Designer to join our dynamic team of owners who are eager to tackle challenging projects head-on.Role OverviewIn the role of Senior Product Designer, you will create intuitive user interfaces and provide outstanding user experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine products that resonate with our users and embody our company's vision.