Staff Product Designer
Dusk · Hybrid
MeritLog read this listing from Dusk's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Salary
- $150K - $220K
- Location
- New York City
- Occupation
- Web and Digital Interface Designers(O*NET 15-1255.00)
- Company website
- www.forbes.com
Hiring context
How this role compares at Dusk
Dusk has 5 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 4 job families, and 1 of them is in design. 5 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 100%.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- 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
What they're asking for
- 6+ years of product design experience, ideally in SaaS or creative toolingExperiencePreferred
- Portfolio showcasing excellent interaction and visual design workSkill
- Fluency in Figma and modern prototyping toolsSkill
- Strong grasp of UX principles, hierarchy, and system thinkingSkill
- Proven track record leading 0→1 or platform-level design initiativesSkill
- Excellent communication skills and comfort presenting to stakeholdersSkill
- Bonus: experience designing for creative pros, music, or entertainment productsSkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
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
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