Lead Product Designer

Overview

About Cortex

Cortex is the Engineering Operations Platform that enables organizations to continuously improve their operational maturity and reduce developer friction. With centralized visibility, clear ownership, automated Scorecards, and golden paths, we help engineering organizations operate as one. Our customers – from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises – aim to reduce incidents and improve MTTR while making it easier for developers to focus on building.

Location:

We’re fully remote and welcome candidates from anywhere in the US. We have occasional company offsites to meet in person and collaborate on key initiatives.

Lead Product Designer to own the end-to-end design process for critical Cortex product surfaces. You will define user experiences, conduct research, and translate complex engineering problems into intuitive interfaces. This is a key role where you will drive the design vision and execution for major features.

• Drive the design vision
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  Lead and execute the design strategy for major product initiatives, setting a standard for design and user experience at Cortex.
• Elevate product quality and UX flow
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  Identify and resolve complex UX issues, streamline core workflows, and improve usability and polish.
• Design system ownership (Figma focus):
  Own the design system and component library in Figma, including specification, documentation, and governance. Collaborate with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Strategic prototyping and testing
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  Design, plan, and run high-fidelity prototypes and user testing to validate concepts and inform design direction.
• End-to-End feature delivery
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  Manage the design process from concept through wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and handoff. Ensure features meet a high bar for UX in collaboration with PMs and Engineers.
• Maintain exceptional craft
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  Deliver attention to detail to ensure consistency and a polished user experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a Product Designer with complex B2B/enterprise SaaS background; experience with developer tools and startup experience is a plus.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end design projects with measurable business impact.
• Expert proficiency with Figma, prototyping tools, and user research methodologies.
• Experience owning and scaling a comprehensive design system and component library.
• A portfolio that demonstrates solving challenging user problems with craft and attention to detail.
• Passionate about creating beautiful, useful interfaces guided by user feedback, with strong decision-making in ambiguous situations.
• Starting Salary Range
  : $190k – $220k
• Competitive equity package

• 7+ years of experience as a Product Designer for complex B2B/enterprise SaaS products
• Strong design leadership and end-to-end project experience
• Fluent with Figma, prototyping, and user research
• Demonstrated ability to scale a design system and component library
• Portfolio showcasing problem-solving, craft, and impact

• National medical, dental & vision insurance (employer-paid for employees)
• Unlimited PTO & flexible working hours
• 401k plan
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• $1000 yearly Learning & Development stipend
• $400 monthly perks stipend
• Pet insurance

Cortex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Cortex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.