Product Design Lead at Texture
This role is ideal for a senior-to-lead level designer with at least 5 years of experience who thrives in high-stakes, 0→1 environments. You should have a backg
Work type: hybrid
Location: New York Office
Salary: $191,000 – $224,000/yr
Type: Full-time
Summary
This role is ideal for a senior-to-lead level designer with at least 5 years of experience who thrives in high-stakes, 0→1 environments. You should have a background in B2B or enterprise software, specifically handling complex data-dense interfaces like dashboards, maps, and AI-native workflows. Since you’ll be the first dedicated hire in this function, they are looking for a "player-coach" who can define the vision while staying hands-on in Figma.
The compensation is highly competitive ($191k–$224k) for a role that offers true ownership over an entire ecosystem of products. Based in a hybrid NYC office, this position allows you to shape the "operating system for the grid," moving between dense enterprise tools and simplified consumer onboarding. It’s a rare chance to lead the design direction for an energy-tech startup during a critical growth phase.
**You might be a good fit if you:**
* Enjoy turning "messy" technical problems into polished, intuitive system designs.
* Are comfortable building and maintaining a design system of 140+ components.
* Thrive in fast-paced startups where shipping is prioritized over endless "process."
* Have an interest in the energy sector, infrastructure, or AI-integrated interfaces.
Job Description
## The Opportunity
You’ll be the first dedicated product designer at Texture, shaping how an entire industry transitions to modern software.
We’re building the operating system for the grid—the software layer that utilities, device manufacturers, grid operators, and everyday consumers use to manage and participate in distributed energy at scale. You’re not designing one product; you’re designing an ecosystem of interconnected surfaces for different users with different needs.
## Surfaces You’ll Own
- Dashboards & Analytics: Real-time operational views, performance metrics, system health
- Maps & Physical World: Geographic visualization of device fleets, grid topology, location-aware workflows
- Enterprise Tools: Complex workflows for operators managing incidents, dispatching commands, auditing activity
- Consumer Experiences: Enrollment flows, device connection, onboarding that hides technical complexity
- Service Design: End-to-end journeys across organizations, roles, and touchpoints
- Real-Time Collaboration: Live cursors, multiplayer editing, and shared workspaces for multiple users
This is the kind of work that stretches you: data-dense interfaces that need to be fast and clear, AI-native workflows where humans and automation share responsibility, simple-feeling consumer experiences despite deep technical complexity, and enterprise tools where the stakes are real and the details matter.## What We're Looking For
A designer with exceptional taste and strong instincts who can own our product's design direction and ship high-quality work at the pace of a fast-moving team.
## Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end product design across multiple surfaces—from early concepts through detailed specs and implementation support
- Design data-heavy interfaces including dashboards, tables, maps, and timelines that make complex systems understandable and actionable
- Design AI-native experiences: conversational interfaces, intelligent suggestions, and workflows that blend human judgment with automation
- Create consumer-facing flows: enrollment, device connection, and onboarding that feel simple despite technical complexity
- Build and evolve our design system (140+ components and growing)
- Ship fast with high standards—prototype quickly, make decisions, and deliver without endless iteration
## You Might Thrive Here If You:- Want to own the whole thing, not just a slice
- Move quickly and make decisions without waiting for perfect information
- Are comfortable with ambiguity—can turn a half-formed problem into a great experience
- Can shift between dense enterprise tools and simple consumer flows without losing quality
- Collaborate deeply with product and engineering (not just handing off specs)
- Are comfortable being customer-facing—talking to users, understanding their needs, and translating them into the right design
- Care about craft, but care even more about shipping the right thing
## Requirements- 5+ years designing complex products, ideally B2B or enterprise
- Strong systems thinking and excellent visual design
- Proficiency in Figma and component-based design systems
### Nice to Have- Experience with AI/ML products, copilot-style interfaces, or generative UI
- Experience with developer tools, APIs, or platform products
- Frontend familiarity (React, HTML/CSS)
- Early-stage startup experience (0→1)
- Experience in energy, utilities, or infrastructure software
## Benefits- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the energy sector
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Career growth and development opportunities
## LocationNew York City preferred. Flexible for the right candidate.
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