Growth Factory Venture Studio: Product Designer (contract position with path to full time based on work product)

This contract Product Designer role at Growth Factory Venture Studio requires leading design efforts for early-stage ventures, guiding projects from concept through MVP to launch. The ideal candidate has proven experience shipping commercial products with measurable market impact and a strong track record of zero-to-one product design, preferably within startups or venture studios. Key competencies include creating unique user experiences, developing scalable design systems and visual languages, and shaping brand identities encompassing logos, style guides, and tone. Prototyping fluency in Figma is essential, alongside the ability to build prototypes, conduct user testing, and validate products through rapid design sprints. The role demands excellent written and verbal communication skills to thrive in a fully remote, collaborative environment involving founders, engineers, and investors. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to simplify complex concepts into clean, usable designs and show openness to iterative feedback. Flexibility to manage multiple projects across diverse industries is critical. Additional desirable skills include familiarity with AI tools, HTML/CSS, Origami, motion design, branding, or front-end development. This position offers the opportunity to influence multiple companies from the ground up, working remotely with flexible hours, and includes competitive salary and equity options. Overall, this role suits a versatile, experienced product designer capable of end-to-end design leadership in a dynamic, startup-focused setting.