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Designer Startup Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Startup Founder

Somerville, MA · On-site

$254K - $266K/yr

The Startup Founder will act as a mini-CEO to identify, develop, and scale new product lines and ... Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams of talented engineers, operators, and designers. Hire and ...

We are a fast-growing startup with a strong engineering culture and a focus on solving deeply technical problems with clean, thoughtful design. Role Overview We are hiring our first Graphic Designer ...

Product Designer We're looking for an experienced Product Designer to help shape user experiences ... Experience with both startup pace and enterprise-grade design standards

Product Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

About the role We're hiring our founding designer to join the small, but cracked, product and ... About you Years aren't all equal (startup years are like dog years, as an example) and they're not ...

Designer

Glendale, AZ

$128K/yr

Familiarity with industrial environments and field startup activities. Note: is subject to change ... From designers to field teams, we are deliberate in how we build, train, and support our people. At ...

Product Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $300K/yr

Previous experience as a founding or early product designer at a startup. * Previous experience with B2B SaaS tools. What We Offer * Impact : Be a key player in shaping the success of our product and ...

Designer

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$128K/yr

Familiarity with industrial environments and field startup activities. Note: is subject to change ... From designers to field teams, we are deliberate in how we build, train, and support our people. At ...

Company Description Our client is a stealth startup with significant funding from named VC's is seeking a Product Designer to be a founding engineer. Solid base salary and equity along with many ...

Product Designer

$127K - $145K/yr

Executive backing, startup speed, and access to Blackboard's infrastructure and users. How we run: small senior team, fast cycles, light process, designers and engineers and PMs working side by side.

Product Designer

$127K - $145K/yr

Executive backing, startup speed, and access to Blackboard's infrastructure and users. How we run: small senior team, fast cycles, light process, designers and engineers and PMs working side by side.

Company Description Our client is a stealth startup with significant funding from named VC's is seeking a Product Designer to be a founding engineer. Solid base salary and equity along with many ...

About the Role We're looking for a Product Designer who can hit the ground running, take full ownership of product features, and thrive in a high-velocity startup environment. This role is hands-on ...

Brand Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

The Role TruckSmarter is hiring a Brand Designer to help re-build and scale our brand as we roll ... A startup mindset-you're at home with ambiguity, eager to build, and not precious about pitching in ...

Experience at a fast-growing startup. * NYC-based. BENEFITS * Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity. * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents. * Generous ...

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How much do designer startup jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for designer startup in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Designer Startup vs Graphic Designer?

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Designer Startup typically refers to a designer involved in early-stage product or business design, often working in startups or entrepreneurial settings. Graphic Designer usually focuses on visual communication, branding, and print or digital media. While both roles require design skills, Designer Startup emphasizes product design, user experience, and business impact, often with a broader skill set. Graphic Designers tend to specialize in visual aesthetics and branding. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles and employers in the design industry.

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Infographic showing various Designer Startup job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $49,320 per year, or $23.7 per hour.
Startup Founder

Startup Founder

Formlabs

Somerville, MA • On-site

$254K - $266K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Formlabs is a company dedicated to changing how the world creates through innovative 3D printing technology. The Startup Founder will act as a mini-CEO to identify, develop, and scale new product lines and ventures, driving business outcomes and leading multidisciplinary teams to redefine digital manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
• Define Product Strategy & Vision: Act as the ultimate Product Owner, creating products and services that define the future of digital manufacturing by identifying unmet user needs and high-potential market gaps.
• Own Business Outcomes: Don’t just manage projects—drive P&L results by identifying new market opportunities and scaling existing business units.
• Build & Lead: Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams of talented engineers, operators, and designers. Hire and mentor the next generation of Formlabs leaders.
• Take Decisive Action: Make crucial, high-stakes decisions that directly impact our core technology and business trajectory.
• Embrace the Ambiguity: Work at the intersection of complex disciplines (engineering, sales, manufacturing, marketing) and take full ownership to get the job done.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Proven Entrepreneurial Experience: You have previously built a business or significant venture (technology startup experience is ideal), demonstrating a high tolerance for risk and a bias for action.
• Comfort with Breadth: You have direct experience creating multi-disciplinary technology products and understand the full lifecycle from ideation to scale.
• Ownership & Hustle: You possess the 'get it done' mindset—the hustle to do whatever it takes, whether it’s pitching a customer, setting up a supply chain, or debugging a prototype.
• Adaptive Leadership: You excel at both hiring and leading teams and are energized by a constantly changing, high-standard environment.
Preferred:
• Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Degree, or related
• Entrepreneurial experience, such as founding your own business.
• MBA or experience in a consulting role
• Familiarity with manufacturing, regulatory, or product standards and compliance in industries like healthcare, pharma, or life sciences.
• Experience with 3D printing technologies and materials.
• Familiarity with Tableau or SQL.
Company:
Formlabs develops and manufactures 3D printers and software for the industrial sector. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Somerville, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.