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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.

Founder's Story (Optional Intro):

Our founder, Daud Grewal , started a tour business at age 16 and grew it to $15M ARR with no outside investment. Now, he's channeling that deep industry experience into Tripshepherd—a tech-first platform that puts community, authentic experiences, and travelers' needs front and center. We want a designer who resonates with this vision and can bring it to life.

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

• Mid to Senior Experience in Product/UX/UI Design (3+ years) with a strong, relevant portfolio.

• Proficiency with Figma (wireframing, prototyping, design libraries).

• Understanding of user-centered design processes, from concept to delivery.

• Demonstrable experience designing for mobile (iOS/Android) and web interfaces.

• Familiarity with or enthusiasm for AI integrations and short-form video /social platforms.

• Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced environment with frequent collaboration.

• Excellent communication skills and a growth mindset —willing to iterate rapidly based on feedback.

Why Join Tripshepherd?

• Impactful Mission: We're creating a platform that empowers travelers and local communities alike—shaping the future of authentic tourism.

• Startup Agility + Proven Background: Although we're building from scratch, we have the operational backbone and insights from an existing $15M ARR travel business.

• Immediate Product Launch: Help us create a best-in-class product experience in time for our May 1st debut in top destinations.

• Ownership & Growth: Embrace a role with significant room for career advancement as we expand.

• Fun, Relaxed Environment: We value creativity, collaboration, and taking smart risks. We believe the best products come from a team that enjoys working together.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

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