Senior Product Designer

Ghost is a private, b2b marketplace that helps scale distribution for the best brands in the world. Ghost works with leading brands in streetwear, apparel, footwear, beauty, and home to find alternative distribution channels for surplus inventory. By providing transparency, data, and a network of vetted buyers, the Ghost platform serves as the backbone for sellers to diversify and optimize their inventory lifecycle. Backed by top VC funds (Cathay, USV, Equal, Eniac), Ghost is one of the fastest growing startups in LA.

We're on the hunt for a Senior Product Designer, a generalist with a broad skill set in product design, who excels in creating impactful user experiences and solving complex design challenges. This role demands a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to work seamlessly across different aspects of design, from conceptualization to execution. While the position previously emphasized design systems, we're broadening our scope to encompass a more holistic approach to product design. Remote candidates are welcome, although being based in Los Angeles is preferred.

About Role:

• Lead and execute end-to-end design projects, enhancing user experience across our digital platform.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to ideate, prototype, and launch feature enhancements and new functionalities.
• Utilize a broad range of design skills to solve complex problems and improve user engagement and satisfaction.
• Drive user research and usability studies to inform design decisions and product strategy.
• Ensure a cohesive and intuitive user experience, drawing on principles of design thinking and user-centered design.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with a proven track record of delivering compelling user experiences.
• Versatile design skills, with the ability to navigate through the entire design process, from ideation to prototyping to final delivery.
• Strong proficiency in design tools (e.g., Figma), with a knack for creating intuitive interfaces and engaging user experiences.
• A portfolio showcasing a breadth of design work, demonstrating a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working closely with cross-functional teams.
• A passion for addressing complex design challenges and a continuous drive to learn and incorporate the latest design trends and best practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles.

What you will love: 

• We believe if we aren’t first, we’re last! We need to be the best at what we do. We must set the highest standards in our winner-take-all market. We fight for every dollar and never settle. We are all owners, hustlers, and streetfighters - working together to achieve a unified goal.
• Anything we can do tomorrow, we can do today. We drive a culture of high velocity, leaving no room for analysis paralysis. We promote efficiency and progress in every step we take. If it will help the business, just do it. It’s better to get a speeding ticket than a parking ticket.
• We are a customer-obsessed company and believe in making it magical: Our members are at the center of our universe. We continuously strive to create experiences that are 10x better at every touchpoint. We anticipate their needs and go above and beyond, delivering experiences that surpass expectations.
• We believe in working as a team to provide solutions, not problems. We are committed to reaching our goals, no matter the challenges. We tackle projects as a team, with a "jump in with both feet" mentality. Every roadblock is an opportunity for innovation. No task is too big or too small, and we take on challenges beyond our core responsibilities, spreading optimism and confidence.
• We embrace radical candor. We embrace difficult questions and uncomfortable answers. Our decisions are grounded in data and facts, leading to meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We value giving and receiving open, honest feedback. We critique ideas, not individuals. We embrace radical transparency and rigorous thinking, avoiding decisions driven by ego or self-interest. 

Benefits we offer: 

• Medical, Vision, and Dental with some plans covered at 100% 
• Competitive compensation and equity structure
• 401K 
• Unlimited PTO 
• Monthly catered lunch 

Our total compensation for this position can range from $150,000 to $170,000 depending on location. The actual amounts may vary based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the position.