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bolt.new · 1 day ago

Staff UX/UI Designer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

StackBlitz is a company that specializes in innovative web development tools. They are seeking a Staff UX/UI Designer to lead their design team, shape product direction, and create user-centered design systems while mentoring other designers.

Developer PlatformInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Define and elevate product design at Bolt: You’ll lead by example, setting the standard for clean, intuitive interfaces that reflect deep empathy for the non-technical user experience

Shape product direction: Your input will influence early product decisions — from feature scope to user flow — ensuring that design is embedded from the start

Bridge design and engineering: As a design lead reporting into the Head of Engineering, you’ll act as a critical connector between technical implementation and user experience, helping both sides speak the same language

Grow a strong design culture: You’ll help define what great design looks like at Bolt — not just in pixels, but in process, feedback, and collaboration

Mentor and develop your team: You’ll support talented product designers, helping them grow in their craft and take ownership of projects

Drive consistency and quality: By evolving our design system and embedding design into our workflows, you’ll ensure that our product scales with clarity and coherence

Champion users and usability: You’ll advocate for real user needs — running lightweight research, validating assumptions, and bringing insights into every product cycle

Qualification

Product designUX principlesDesign systemsFigmaLeadershipUser advocacyEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsMentorshipCollaboration

Required

5+ years of experience in product design, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or mentorship role

Strong portfolio demonstrating experience designing complex web applications or high-demand user-facing tools

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technical environment with close cross-functional collaboration

Deep understanding of UX principles, systems thinking, and modern design tools (e.g., Figma)

Experience contributing to or leading a design system

Excellent communication skills and ability to advocate for practical design in a technical organization

Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required, as this role involves frequent collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and customers where English is the primary working language