Designer

About rednote

rednote is one of the world's most trusted platforms: over 350 million people sharing how they actually live, travel, create and discover. In a world of infinite content, what makes rednote different is its source: real human experience, honestly lived and generously shared. One note at a time. We are now writing our global chapter, and this team is leading the charge.

Responsibilities

• Lead product experience design for rednote’s international products across key user journeys and digital touchpoints, translating business and user needs into intuitive, elegant, and high-quality experiences.
• Design end-to-end flows, interaction models, and polished UI for app and web experiences, from concept exploration to launch-ready execution.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and Brand teams to shape product direction early and ensure design quality throughout the development process.
• Build, evolve, and apply scalable design systems, patterns, and guidelines to improve consistency, usability, and design efficiency across products and surfaces.
• Act as a strong bridge to the product organization, helping align user experience decisions with product goals, technical constraints, and business priorities.
• Improve critical product touchpoints through thoughtful interaction, visual design, and information architecture, ensuring a cohesive experience across the user lifecycle.
• Use data, research, and product insight to identify opportunities, validate design decisions, and continuously raise the quality of the user experience.
• Contribute to long-term design capability building by defining best practices, refining workflows, and elevating design standards across teams.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in product design, UX/UI design, or interaction design for consumer-facing digital products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design work, including user flows, interaction design, visual design, and shipped digital experiences.
• Proven ability to design across app and web platforms with strong craft in both UX and UI.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and other stakeholders in fast-paced product environments.
• Strong understanding of design systems, component thinking, and scalable design principles.
• Ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to make sound product design decisions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate rationale and influence partners across functions.
• Experience in international products, multicultural markets, or fast-scaling platforms is a strong plus.

Job Information

Locations: New York (3 days / week in office policy)

Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position is $180000 - $250000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a competitive equity package (RSUs), an annual performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

🏖️ Time Off

17 days PTO per year (above the statutory 12 days)

10 days paid sick leave per year (above the statutory 7 days)

Parental leave in accordance with state law (12 weeks in NY / 8 weeks in CA)

🏥 Health Insurance Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna, with 100% of employee premiums covered by the company.

💼 401(k) Retirement Plan Company provides employer matches plan— helping you build long-term financial security.

🛡️ Supplemental Insurance (Optional) Employees may elect additional voluntary coverage including Term Life, Accidental, Disability, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance.