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Browserbase

Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are an early-stage team of ~60 people where your work has a direct and immediate impact on our product. Qualifications * 5+ years of product design experience at a high-growth startup. * A ...

Clera

Early-Stage Startup Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... stage. What You'll Do * Ship features to production on a daily cadence * Own end-to-end product ... Design, build, and consume REST APIs on the backend * Build scalable frontend interfaces with React

Montana Resources LLP

Reliability Engineer

Butte, MT

$99K - $125K/yr

Oversee the lifecycle of assets, from early-stage design review and testing to eventual commissioning and obsolescence. * Partner with maintenance teams, operators, and IT to integrate reliability ...

Bekaert

OEM Key Account Manager (Remote)

OR · On-site +1

Influence early-stage design and new product development to embed Bekaert solutions into future crane platforms. * Act as a technical-commercial partner, supporting testing, validation, and ...

Montana Resources LLP

Reliability Engineer

Butte, MT · On-site

$99K - $125K/yr

Oversee the lifecycle of assets, from early-stage design review and testing to eventual commissioning and obsolescence. * Partner with maintenance teams, operators, and IT to integrate reliability ...

Actalent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Westerville, OH · On-site

$73K - $99K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer We are seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer to support rapid ... This highly hands-on role focuses on early-stage prototyping, fast iteration, and transforming ...

Bekaert

OEM Key Account Manager (Remote)

OR · On-site +1

Influence early-stage design and new product development to embed Bekaert solutions into future crane platforms. * Act as a technical-commercial partner, supporting testing, validation, and ...

Right Side Up

General Freelance Application

Austin, TX · On-site +1

We're trusted by the most buzzed-about early-stage ventures, the fastest growing tech companies ... We find interesting problems for freelancers to solve, and you have the freedom to choose the ...

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How much do freelance early stage design jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance early stage design in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Early Stage Design vs Freelance Graphic Designer?

AspectFreelance Early Stage DesignFreelance Graphic Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, basic design skills, possibly design software knowledgePortfolio, design software proficiency, sometimes formal education
Work EnvironmentProject-based, remote or on-site, often startup or early-stage companiesProject-based, remote or on-site, diverse industries
Industry UsageCommon in startups, product development, and innovation projectsWidespread across marketing, branding, advertising, and media

Freelance Early Stage Design focuses on initial product or concept development, often working with startups or new projects. Freelance Graphic Designers typically handle branding, marketing materials, and visual communication across various industries. While both roles require design skills and portfolios, Early Stage Designers emphasize product and user experience, whereas Graphic Designers focus on visual identity and marketing assets.

How to get into freelance early stage design?

To start as a freelance early stage designer, build a strong portfolio showcasing your concept development and visual skills, and gain experience through internships or personal projects. Develop proficiency in design tools like Adobe XD or Figma, and establish an online presence on platforms such as Behance or Dribbble to attract clients. Networking and continuous learning about startup needs and user experience are also important for success.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Early Stage Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Design Engineer

Browserbase

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

About Browserbase
Browserbase is the complete platform to build and deploy agents that browse and interact with the web like humans. We provide one API key for agents to search and fetch information, fill out forms, and replicate user actions. We run 35M+ sessions/month for 10,000+ customers including Ramp, Shopify, Lovable, Vercel, and Notion.
We're a Series B startup that's tripled our headcount in 2 years, and are continuing to grow, fast. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, CRV, and Notable Capital, our team is building on our CEO's founding vision to power the world's best AI tools and help everyone automate the web.
About the Role
We are excited to hire a Design Engineer to architect the surfaces and interfaces that our developers touch every day. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that blends creative design thinking with front-end engineering.
You'll partner closely with engineering, product, and our growing design team to define how a category-defining developer platform should look and feel.
What you'll do
  • Design and ship product experiences. Lead design across our platform product with two other design engineers
  • Build with modern tools: Develop responsive, accessible, and interactive product experiences using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Bridge design & code: Work in Figma and code to translate visual concepts into high-quality, interactive experiences and prototypes.
  • Elevate quality: Raise the bar on craft and consistency, shipping visible, tasteful work that makes Browserbase feel top-of-class.
  • Shape systems: Establish and maintain a reusable design system of components and patterns that scale with the team.
  • Collaborate deeply: Partner with designers, engineers, growth, and product leads to own projects from concept to launch.

What makes us different
  • Ship the best design work of your career. Craft is a first-class priority. Work next to designers who obsess over the details, and ship work you're truly proud of.
  • Design surfaces that millions of agents hit. From the dashboard to the SDK, your work is the front door for thousands of developers building agents.
  • Small enough that you matter. We are an early-stage team of ~60 people where your work has a direct and immediate impact on our product.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of product design experience at a high-growth startup.
  • A portfolio demonstrating strong systems thinking and end-to-end ownership, from IA to visual detail.
  • Strong prototyping fluency across interaction, visual detail, and motion.
  • A track record of building internal tooling or systems that leveled up the teams around you.
  • Exceptional sense of visual craft with deep attention to typography, hierarchy, and UI.
  • Low-ego, high-ownership mindset with a track record of shipping in tight collaboration with engineering.
  • You enjoy collaborating with a small, ambitious team in a fast-paced environment.
  • You're excited to work 4 days a week in our San Francisco HQ (or open to relocating).

Bonus Points
  • Experience designing for developer tools, infrastructure products, or technical platforms.
  • Front-end fluency with React, Next.js, or Tailwind to prototype directly in code.
  • Founder or early-stage operator experience.

Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive salary + meaningful early-stage equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • Optional 401(k)
  • Daily catered lunches with a fully-stocked kitchen
  • Beautiful office in downtown San Francisco
  • Unlimited credits for Cursor, Claude, or any AI tool you want
  • Regular team offsites and company events

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