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Staff Design Lead
OpenCircuit
📍 Remote (Germany)
📅 Full-time
📁 Design
Posted: 2026-06-02

About the Role

Join OpenCircuit and be part of a team redefining what is possible in design. We are well-funded with the resources of a scale-up and the speed of a startup. As a Staff Design Lead, you will have real ownership, meaningful impact, and the flexibility to work how you work best.

What You'll Do:
- Translate complex user problems into elegant, simple solutions
- Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing sessions
- Define and track design quality metrics and success criteria
- Present design work to stakeholders and incorporate feedback
- Stay current with UX trends and accessibility best practices
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive design specifications

What We're Looking For:
- Exceptional mentorship and organizational leadership skills
- History of influencing technical or product strategy at scale
- Ability to work on ambiguous problems with limited direction
- 8+ years of experience with increasing scope and impact
- Recognized expertise that spans multiple teams or domains

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
- Unlimited PTO and company-wide recharge days
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies

To apply, send your resume and a short note about why you are excited about this role. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.

Required Skills

FigmaPhotoshopDesign SystemsCSSMotion GraphicsFramer

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Salary Range
$180k-$230k
Per year • Remote