Product Designer

About Acelab

Acelab is an innovative technology company in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry that's bridging the gap between building product manufacturers and design professionals. Our platform and solutions help streamline workflows, improve decision-making, and drive better outcomes for all stakeholders in the building process.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Product Designer ready to level up their career in a high-impact startup environment. You'll work closely with the Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to design intuitive solutions that serve architects and design professionals. This is a perfect opportunity for a mid-level designer looking to expand their product thinking, own meaningful projects, and grow rapidly alongside our company.

This is a fully remote position that will require you to work US East Coast (EST) hours.

Responsibilities

Product Design & Strategy

• Partner with Product Managers to define product strategy and translate business objectives into compelling user experiences
• Lead end-to-end design process from concept to launch, including discovery, ideation, prototyping, and validation
• Make strategic design decisions based on user research, data insights, and business goals
• Champion design thinking and user-centered approaches across the organization

Design Execution

• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile platforms
• Develop and maintain a scalable design system that ensures consistency across all products
• Design with engineering constraints in mind, balancing ideal experiences with technical feasibility
• Iterate quickly based on user feedback and data insights

Research & Validation

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing
• Synthesize research findings into actionable insights and design opportunities
• Define and track success metrics for design initiatives
• Use data and A/B testing to validate design decisions and improve conversion

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering to ensure smooth handoff and implementation
• Collaborate with Product Managers on roadmap planning and feature prioritization
• Partner with Customer Success to understand user pain points and support needs
• Contribute to product documentation, including UI specifications and acceptance criteria
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels

Startup Contributions

• Wear multiple hats as needed, including supporting marketing with visual assets
• Help establish design processes and best practices as we scale
• Contribute to company culture and team building initiatives
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities

Experience

• 2-4 years of product design experience, ideally with some B2B SaaS exposure
• Experience working in fast-paced environments (startups or growing tech companies preferred)
• Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process and problem-solving ability
• Track record of shipping features that improved key metrics

Product & Business Acumen

• Growing understanding of how design drives business outcomes
• Eagerness to work closely with Product Managers on strategy
• Ability to balance user needs with technical constraints
• Interest in learning SaaS metrics and user engagement patterns

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in Figma and modern design tools
• Experience building and maintaining design systems
• Strong prototyping skills for communicating interactions and flows
• Understanding of front-end development principles (HTML, CSS, responsive design)
• Familiarity with analytics tools and data-driven design
• Proficiency with AI tools for design research, rapid prototyping, and content generation (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Figma AI, etc.)

Core Competencies

• Systems thinking with ability to design for scale and consistency
• Excellent visual design skills with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication for presenting design decisions
• Self-starter mentality with ability to drive projects independently
• Comfortable with rapid iteration and shipping MVPs
• Growth mindset with eagerness to learn new domains
• Embraces AI tools for research, prototyping, design exploration, and workflow optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marketplace or platform products
• Exposure to enterprise software or professional tools
• Familiarity with the architecture, construction, or manufacturing industries
• Experience with AI-powered features or search interfaces
• Knowledge of accessibility standards
• Some experience with design systems at scale
• Basic understanding of architectural workflows (nice to have, we'll teach you!)