New York, NY · Remote
$100K - $150K/yr
Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup The UX Engineer Role. This isn't a traditional product designer role, and it isn't a traditional front-end engineering role either. We're looking for ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$100K - $150K/yr
Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup The UX Engineer Role. This isn't a traditional product designer role, and it isn't a traditional front-end engineering role either. We're looking for ...
New York, NY · On-site +1
$100K - $150K/yr
Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup The UX Engineer Role. This isn't a traditional product designer role, and it isn't a traditional front-end engineering role either. We're looking for ...
New York, NY · On-site +1
$100K - $150K/yr
Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup The UX Engineer Role. This isn't a traditional product designer role, and it isn't a traditional front-end engineering role either. We're looking for ...
The ideal candidate can work across UX and UI and has been successful delivering end-to-end ... rewarding startup environment. The right candidate will make an impact on our strategy, culture ...
The ideal candidate can work across UX and UI and has been successful delivering end-to-end ... rewarding startup environment. The right candidate will make an impact on our strategy, culture ...
The ideal candidate can work across UX and UI and has been successful delivering end-to-end ... rewarding startup environment. The right candidate will make an impact on our strategy, culture ...
The ideal candidate can work across UX and UI and has been successful delivering end-to-end ... rewarding startup environment. The right candidate will make an impact on our strategy, culture ...
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
Senior UX Designer - AI SaaS Platform $160K-$200K Base + Bonus + Equity | New York (Hybrid, 2-3 Days/Week) A fast-growing AI SaaS startup is looking for a Senior UX Designer to lead product design ...
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
Senior UX Designer - AI SaaS Platform $160K-$200K Base + Bonus + Equity | New York (Hybrid, 2-3 Days/Week) A fast-growing AI SaaS startup is looking for a Senior UX Designer to lead product design ...
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
Senior UX Designer - AI SaaS Platform $160K-$200K Base + Bonus + Equity | New York (Hybrid, 2-3 Days/Week) A fast-growing AI SaaS startup is looking for a Senior UX Designer to lead product design ...
Manhattan, NY · Hybrid
Senior UX Designer - AI SaaS Platform $160K-$200K Base + Bonus + Equity | New York (Hybrid, 2-3 Days/Week) A fast-growing AI SaaS startup is looking for a Senior UX Designer to lead product design ...
New York, NY · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup The UX Engineer Role. This isn't a traditional product designer role, and it isn't a traditional front-end engineering role either. We're looking for ...
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New York, NY · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup The UX Engineer Role. This isn't a traditional product designer role, and it isn't a traditional front-end engineering role either. We're looking for ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Company Description RAAS ( www.raas.co) is a venture-backed, stealth mode startup based in NYC that ... We are looking for a Full Time UX/UI Designer with a strong interest in design and development of ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Company Description RAAS ( www.raas.co) is a venture-backed, stealth mode startup based in NYC that ... We are looking for a Full Time UX/UI Designer with a strong interest in design and development of ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Company Description RAAS ( www.raas.co) is a venture-backed, stealth mode startup based in NYC that ... We are looking for a Full Time UX/UI Designer with a strong interest in design and development of ...
Manhattan, NY · On-site
Company Description RAAS ( www.raas.co) is a venture-backed, stealth mode startup based in NYC that ... We are looking for a Full Time UX/UI Designer with a strong interest in design and development of ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
This individual will have an immediate impact at a fast-paced, startup company. If you are creative and curious to gain hands-on experience, join Mindful Measures' team of tech enthusiasts as a UI/X ...
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Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
This individual will have an immediate impact at a fast-paced, startup company. If you are creative and curious to gain hands-on experience, join Mindful Measures' team of tech enthusiasts as a UI/X ...
Portland, OR · On-site
About the Role We are looking for a UX Designer to drive meaningful improvements to our product ... We're a startup. If you need someone to tell you what to do every morning, this isn't the place; if ...
Portland, OR · On-site
About the Role We are looking for a UX Designer to drive meaningful improvements to our product ... We're a startup. If you need someone to tell you what to do every morning, this isn't the place; if ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
Startup, marketplace, adtech or creator economy experience is a plus. * Strong visual design and UX sensibility. You notice when spacing is off, when a flow has unnecessary friction, or when a ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
Startup, marketplace, adtech or creator economy experience is a plus. * Strong visual design and UX sensibility. You notice when spacing is off, when a flow has unnecessary friction, or when a ...
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
As our UX Designer , you'll design the software that warehouse associates interact with every day ... Experience designing 0-to-1 at a startup, where you've made consequential decisions with incomplete ...
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Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
As our UX Designer , you'll design the software that warehouse associates interact with every day ... Experience designing 0-to-1 at a startup, where you've made consequential decisions with incomplete ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
This individual will have an immediate impact at a fast-paced, startup company. If you are creative and curious to gain hands-on experience, join Mindful Measures' team of tech enthusiasts as a UI/X ...
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Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
This individual will have an immediate impact at a fast-paced, startup company. If you are creative and curious to gain hands-on experience, join Mindful Measures' team of tech enthusiasts as a UI/X ...
As our UX Designer , you'll design the software that warehouse associates interact with every day ... Experience designing 0-to-1 at a startup, where you've made consequential decisions with incomplete ...
As our UX Designer , you'll design the software that warehouse associates interact with every day ... Experience designing 0-to-1 at a startup, where you've made consequential decisions with incomplete ...
We are an employee-owned company with a startup mindset and time-tested approaches tailored for the ... You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design; research ...
We are an employee-owned company with a startup mindset and time-tested approaches tailored for the ... You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design; research ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Company Description We're a fast-growing consumer tech startup building smart hardware products that simplify and enhance everyday life. We care deeply about user experience and believe great support ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Company Description We're a fast-growing consumer tech startup building smart hardware products that simplify and enhance everyday life. We care deeply about user experience and believe great support ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Company Description We're a fast-growing consumer tech startup building smart hardware products that simplify and enhance everyday life. We care deeply about user experience and believe great support ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Company Description We're a fast-growing consumer tech startup building smart hardware products that simplify and enhance everyday life. We care deeply about user experience and believe great support ...
Irving, TX · On-site
The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several ... You will be expected to thrive in a rapidly changing startup environment to define/shape the User ...
Irving, TX · On-site
The UX Researcher will be an integral part of the research and design process across several ... You will be expected to thrive in a rapidly changing startup environment to define/shape the User ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
... of a startup obsessed with impact. About the Role We're looking for a UX/UI Designer with strong visual taste at NomadicML. You'll be instrumental in shaping how the world's leading autonomous ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
... of a startup obsessed with impact. About the Role We're looking for a UX/UI Designer with strong visual taste at NomadicML. You'll be instrumental in shaping how the world's leading autonomous ...
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To excel in a UX Startup role, you need expertise in user experience design, user research, wireframing, prototyping, and a solid grasp of design thinking methodologies, often supported by a background in design, psychology, or human-computer interaction. Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and usability testing platforms is highly valued, along with certifications like UX Certified or NN/g UX Certification. Strong communication, agile collaboration, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills help professionals stand out in fast-paced, evolving startup environments. These competencies are critical because startups rely on rapid iteration, close teamwork, and innovative user-centered solutions to achieve growth and product-market fit.
A UX Startup job typically involves designing user experiences for a new or rapidly growing company. This role requires a mix of user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing to create intuitive and engaging products. Since startups often have limited resources, UX professionals may wear multiple hats, collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and founders. Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to iterate quickly based on user feedback are essential skills in this environment.
Working as a UX designer in a startup presents unique challenges such as rapid project timelines, shifting priorities, and the need to wear multiple hats beyond standard design duties. You may often need to balance user research, design, and testing simultaneously, while working closely with founders, developers, and marketers in a small, agile team. Unlike larger companies with established processes, startups typically require a hands-on approach, adaptability, and the ability to make quick, informed design decisions with limited data. These challenges foster both accelerated professional growth and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the product and user experience.
$100K - $150K/yr
Full-time
Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 20 days ago
Reality Defender is an award-winning cybersecurity company helping enterprises and governments detect deepfakes and AI-generated media. Utilizing a patented multi-model approach, Reality Defender is robust against the bleeding edge of generative platforms producing video, audio, imagery, and text media. Reality Defender's API-first deepfake detection platform empowers teams and developers alike to identify fraud, disinformation campaigns, and harmful deepfakes in real time.
Backed by world class investors including DCVC, Illuminate Financial, Y Combinator, Booz Allen Hamilton, IBM, Accenture, Rackhouse, and Argon VC, Reality Defender works with leading enterprise clients, financial institutions, and governments in order to ensure AI-generated media is not used for malicious purposes.
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The UX Engineer Role.This isn't a traditional product designer role, and it isn't a traditional front-end engineering role either. We're looking for someone who can move seamlessly from customer problems to interaction design to production-ready prototypes — the connective tissue between product strategy, design, and engineering. Responsibilities include:
Own end-to-end UX design and rapid prototyping for new product initiatives, from concept through implementation-ready design
Build interactive, near-production-quality prototypes using React, TypeScript, or similar frameworks to validate ideas before full engineering investment
Partner with Engineering to validate technical feasibility early and reduce handoff friction
Help establish and evolve reusable UI patterns, components, and Reality Defender's broader design system
Advocate for usability, accessibility, and thoughtful interaction design across the platform
Work alongside Product Managers to define customer experiences before development begins
Facilitate cross-team alignment by making complex ideas tangible through prototypes and visual storytelling
5+ years designing and building modern SaaS applications
Strong portfolio demonstrating both UX design and front-end implementation
Expertise with Figma and modern prototyping tools
Experience building interfaces using React, TypeScript, or similar front-end frameworks
Strong understanding of interaction design, usability, and accessibility
Ability to rapidly move from concept to prototype
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and comfort in a fast-moving startup environment
Nice to have: enterprise software design experience, AI or cybersecurity product experience, familiarity with design systems and component libraries, user research/usability testing experience, or motion/interaction animation experience
Be embedded within Product and Engineering workflows
Be up to speed on Reality Defender's current design system, tooling, and prototyping stack
Have shadowed the existing design-to-development handoff processWithin 3 months, you’ll…
Have delivered prototypes for at least one key product initiative
Have shipped a concrete improvement to the design-to-development handoff process
Have identified specific opportunities to streamline UX across the platform
Have a repeatable design and prototyping process running
Have measurably reduced iteration time on at least one product initiative
Have contributed meaningfully to the evolution of the design system
Reality Defender offers the following benefits to all our employees, regardless of location:
Healthcare plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and partial coverage available for dependents
Dental and Vision plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and their dependents
Short/Long-term disability and life insurance plans with 100% premium coverage for employees
FSA/HSA and 401k programs
Equity compensation
20 days of PTO per year
12 weeks of Parental Leave
Learning and Development budget
Monthly wellness benefits
Annual company-sponsored offsite
For employees working from Reality Defender’s HQ in NYC, we offer the following benefits:
Daily in-office lunch through UberEats
Commuter benefits
Remote Fridays
Happy Hours and other local events
Compensation Range: $100K - $150K
