Staff Product Designer

About Dusk

Dusk delivers the capabilities of a world-class entertainment director, at a fraction of the cost. Made for modern venue operators to save time, improve operations, and boost revenue. Trusted by 500+ bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels – powering 50K+ concerts annually. We've raised over $5M from strategic investors, including founders and executives from Carta, Vercel, and Yelp as well as Atlantic Records, Red Light Management, and Independent Artists Group (IAG). Our team includes YC-backed founders and individuals from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Apollo.io.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Staff Product Designer to shape the creative and functional DNA of Dusk’s platform. As one of the first design leaders, you’ll define how the product looks, feels, and behaves — turning complex workflows into intuitive, visually elegant experiences. You’ll collaborate with founders, engineers, and customers to bring Dusk’s mission to life through design systems, prototypes, and production-ready interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design for core product surfaces

• Define and evolve Dusk’s design language and component system

• Conduct user research and translate insights into product direction

• Build high-fidelity prototypes that communicate vision and drive alignment

• Collaborate with engineers to ensure design quality from concept to release

• Mentor other designers and help scale design culture across the company

• Balance creativity with pragmatism - shipping high-impact, user-centered work

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product design experience, ideally in SaaS or creative tooling

• Portfolio showcasing excellent interaction and visual design work

• Fluency in Figma and modern prototyping tools

• Strong grasp of UX principles, hierarchy, and system thinking

• Proven track record leading 0→1 or platform-level design initiatives

• Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting to stakeholders

• Bonus: experience designing for creative pros, music, or entertainment products

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity options

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

• Early technical ownership in a high-growth, mission-driven company

• Access to live events and industry networking opportunities