PRAGMATIKE - 3 Jobs
Toronto, ON
Job Details:
A Product Designer is sought to play a pivotal role in shaping both the product experience and design system from the ground up. This position is ideal for a hands-on designer who loves bridging the gap between design, product, and engineering someone who can turn complex ideas into simple, elegant, and scalable user experiences.
A strong product sense, technical curiosity, and the ability to iterate quickly in startup environments are key. This role is suited for someone who thrives in VC-backed startup dynamics and wants to contribute to a fast-evolving product used by demanding teams and clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct & Design OwnershipDefine and iterate on the end-to-end user experience, from concept to polished interface
Build and maintain a modular design system ensuring visual and functional consistencyCollaborate closely with founders, engineers, and users to identify needs and translate them into actionable design solutions
Conduct user interviews, analyze feedback, and refine design hypotheses
Prototype quickly using tools like Figma MCP and Cursor to validate ideas before development
Contribute to the product strategy and roadmap with a design-led perspective
- Work hand-in-hand with developers to ensure smooth design-to-code implementation
Contribute to frontend thinking understanding constraints, logic, and interactions
Participate in sprint planning, product reviews, and roadmap discussions
Push for high design quality while maintaining delivery velocity
Bonus: ability to read or write basic code (React / TypeScript / HTML / CSS)
Previous experience in VC-backed startups (Y Combinator, Seed/Series A environment)
Understanding of modern AI-assisted design workflows (Cursor, Figma MCP, v0.dev, etc.)
A hybrid mindset passionate about both design craft and product impact