Staff Product Designer at Dusk (New York, NY)
Dusk· New York, NY· $150k–$220k·
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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
Why work at Dusk
- Culture highlights: Early-stage startup (12 employees) with a high-impact team; founders are YC-backed and have experience from Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Apollo.io, and others.
- Remote/hybrid policy: Not explicitly stated, but team members are distributed across the US, Colombia, and India – likely flexible, remote-friendly environment.
- Notable perks or engineering culture: Modern tech stack (React, React Native, Python, Docker, PostgreSQL, Vercel); product and design roles are key (currently hiring a Staff Product Designer). Emphasis on building quickly and directly impacting venue revenue.
- For job seekers: Opportunity to own significant product surface area, work closely with founders, and shape the foundation of a fast-growing platform in the live entertainment space. jobs.ashbyhq.com