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You'll be the design lead for that pod, helping us turn growth hypotheses into experiments, and experiments into durable product experiences. As a senior‑staff growth designer, you'll operate in ...

Product Designer, Growth

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $250K/yr

You'll be the design lead for that pod, helping us turn growth hypotheses into experiments, and experiments into durable product experiences. As a senior-staff growth designer, you'll operate in two ...

We work in tight, cross-functional pods where designers, PMs, and engineers ship and iterate ... Collaborate daily with your product pod -- product managers, engineers, and marketing partners ...

Proven experience designing and running global account-based programs for strategic/named accounts ... PoD account mix * Experience supporting AI/ML or digital-native customer segments and/or M&A ...

Proven experience designing and running global account-based programs for strategic/named accounts ... PoD account mix * Experience supporting AI/ML or digital-native customer segments and/or M&A ...

Lead a POD of specialists and analysts within the Managed Services environment, ensuring timely and ... designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Lead a POD of specialists and analysts within the Managed Services environment, ensuring timely and ... designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Lead a POD of specialists and analysts within the Managed Services environment, ensuring timely and ... designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Each designer is embedded in a cross-functional pod, working closely with Product and Engineering partners. We work at varied fidelities, adopting with intention new tools and processes that help us ...

... designed to drive consistency across our most complex markets. You will be responsible for the ... Lead a specialized pod of 5-6 direct reports (BDMs and Specialists), ensuring that professional ...

... small in-house retention pod ship a weekly calendar without drifting off brand. You'll work ... designing email for a DTC or ecommerce brand, with a portfolio of campaign and flow emails you ...

Sr. Product Designer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$175K - $195K/yr

As Senior Product Designer, you'll be embedded with a product pod as a high-ownership IC. You'll own your work end-to-end - from early problem framing through shipped, polished product - and bring a ...

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How much do pod designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for pod designer in the United States is $26.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pod designer?

Pod Designers are professionals who specialize in creating modular, self-contained spaces known as 'pods.' These pods can serve various purposes, such as office workspaces, living units, or portable meeting rooms. Pod Designers focus on maximizing efficiency, functionality, and aesthetics within compact areas. They work closely with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure the pods meet specific needs and comply with safety and building standards. Their work often involves innovative use of materials, space planning, and sustainable design practices.

How does a pod designer collaborate with engineers and other team members during the design process?

Pod Designers work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and manufacturing specialists, to bring pod concepts to life. Collaboration typically involves regular design reviews, sharing 3D models, and integrating feedback from various stakeholders to ensure the pod meets functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements. Clear communication and adaptability are essential, as specifications may change throughout the development cycle. This teamwork fosters innovation and helps address challenges such as spatial constraints or material limitations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pod designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pod Designer, you need expertise in spatial design, 3D modeling, and architectural principles, often supported by a degree in architecture, industrial design, or interior design. Familiarity with software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit, as well as knowledge of building codes and sustainable materials, is typically required. Strong creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with clients and interdisciplinary teams. These skills ensure that pod designs are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, meeting client needs while adhering to technical standards.

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Infographic showing various Pod Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,655 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Senior Product Designer, Education

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Hinge Health, Inc
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees

$160K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Own a broad product area within your pod and lead the end-to-end design process from discovery to engineering handoff.

  • Manage high-complexity projects to deliver pod-level business outcomes and create validated hypotheses to meet user needs.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create an integrated experience across mobile and desktop platforms.


Job description

About the Role
Hinge Health is a company that recognizes the value of design - as a Senior Product Designer, you'll join a tight-knit, collaborative team of designers who care deeply about creating cohesive and intuitive product experiences. Our team is at the center of solving impactful problems for millions of members who are managing their joint and muscle health, and making a meaningful difference in their lives.
In this role, you are identifying the "right" problems to solve and bridging complex business goals with user needs. You will own a broad product area within your pod and lead the end-to-end design process-from initial discovery and validated hypothesis testing to final high-fidelity execution and engineering handoff. You are expected to proactively reduce ambiguity and ensure that even the most complex user flows feel intuitive, contemporary, and simple.
We're looking for designers that excel in the ability to simplify complex challenges into impactful user experiences, care deeply about the quality of their work (the "last 10%" of polish), and bring a genuine desire to learn about our members.
What You'll Accomplish
  • End-to-End Delivery: Deliver pod-level business outcomes by managing high-complexity projects from concept to launch.
  • Hypothesis-Driven Design: Turn ambiguous business goals into a roadmap of validated hypotheses and define success through measurable user outcomes.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to create an integrated experience across mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Optimization: Use A/B testing, user research, and data science insights to refine product strategies, improving time-to-value and member engagement.
  • Design at Scale: Use and contribute to our design system to build scalable components and patterns that support consistency and efficiency.
  • Champion Quality: Obsess over micro-interactions, edge cases, and visual polish to raise the perceived quality of your pod's output.
  • Mentorship: Act as a mentor and role model for less experienced designers, providing direct, actionable feedback to elevate team excellence.

Basic Qualifications
  • A minimum 2+ years of product design experience, including partnering with product and engineering teams.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Interaction, Industrial, Product, Service design, HCI, or equivalent experience.
  • A polished portfolio demonstrating end-to-end ownership of successful product launches, with strengths in both interaction and visual design.
  • Command of visual design principles (layout, iconography, typography) with a track record of advancing interface aesthetics.
  • Fidelity for resonance: Proficient in prototyping across multiple fidelities to test emotional resonance and communicate design intent.
  • Data fluency: Comfortable using research and data to shape, validate, and articulate design decisions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Design thinker for complex systems: Energized by thorny user needs and opportunities to simplify workflow inefficiencies.
  • AI Curiosity: Actively explore how emerging tools like generative AI can enhance workflows or define the logic for AI-driven features (addressing trust and transparency).
  • Multimedia Mastery: Experience designing seamlessly across mobile, desktop, and wearables.
  • Passion for Healthcare: Committed to helping others live healthier lives through design and technology, with relevant industry experience.

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