Senior Product Designer

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Tripshepherd is on a mission to bring authentic, community-driven travel experiences to the world. Spun out from an 18-year-old, profitable tour operation, we're building a new technology platform that empowers local hosts, fosters real-time traveler connections, integrates TikTok-style content, and channels tourism revenue back into local communities. We have big ambitions—our global launch is planned for May 1st—and we're looking for a Product Designer to help craft a delightful, user-centric product from the ground up.

Role Overview

As our Product Designer, you'll collaborate closely with our Head of Product and Marketing team to translate broad concepts and requirements into seamless, visually stunning interfaces. You will contribute to the product's end-to-end design—from early-stage concepting and user flows to high-fidelity prototypes and final assets—while adhering to emerging brand guidelines and user research findings.

This is a hands-on, on-site position ideal for someone ready to shape the product's core identity in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. There are no immediate leadership or mentorship expectations, but significant growth opportunities exist as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design Execution
   
   • Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs for mobile and web experiences using Figma.
   
   • Incorporate best practices for AI-driven experiences, including conversational interfaces and recommendation systems.
2. Iterative Product Development
   
   • Collaborate in scrum/agile sprints, refining your designs based on feedback from product, marketing, and user research data.
   
   • Integrate TikTok-style video content, social media features, and mapping tools in a cohesive, user-friendly way.
3. Brand Consistency & Evolution
   
   • Work with early-stage brand guidelines to ensure consistency across platforms.
   
   • Help shape the design system, expanding components as needed to accommodate new features and user flows.
4. User Research & Validation
   
   • Leverage existing research and collaborate with the Head of Product to identify user pain points, test assumptions, and validate designs.
   
   • Observe user testing sessions (if conducted) to gather feedback and iterate rapidly.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   
   • Partner with developers to ensure design feasibility and fidelity in implementation.
   
   • Collaborate with marketing on cohesive campaigns, ensuring the product's visual language aligns with promotional materials.
   
   • Operate with an ownership mentality, proactively suggesting design enhancements and improvements.
   
   • Stay updated on design and travel industry trends, especially innovative uses of AI or immersive social experiences.

Qualifications

1. Mid to Senior Experience in Product/UX/UI Design (5+ years) with a strong, relevant portfolio.
2. Proficiency with Figma (wireframing, prototyping, design libraries).
3. Understanding of user-centered design processes, from concept to delivery.
4. Demonstrable experience designing for mobile (iOS/Android) and web interfaces.
5. Familiarity with or enthusiasm for AI integrations and short-form video/social platforms.
6. Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced environment with frequent collaboration.
7. Excellent communication skills and a growth mindset—willing to iterate rapidly based on feedback.

Why Join Tripshepherd?

1. Impactful Mission: We're creating a platform that empowers travelers and local communities alike—shaping the future of authentic tourism.
2. Startup Agility + Proven Background: Although we're building from scratch, we have the operational backbone and insights from an existing $15M ARR travel business.
3. Immediate Product Launch: Help us create a best-in-class product experience in time for our May 1st debut in top destinations.
4. Ownership & Growth: Embrace a role with significant room for career advancement as we expand.
5. Fun, Relaxed Environment: We value creativity, collaboration, and taking smart risks. We believe the best products come from a team that enjoys working together.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology