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Lapel

Design Engineer

Lapel
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about 1 month ago
San Francisco, CA, USAMid Level / Senior

Base Salary

$190k - $240k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end implementation of product interfaces from Figma to production-ready code.
  • Design and build a scalable design system with reusable, accessible components.
  • Collaborate closely with founders and product to shape UX, iterating in both Figma and code.
  • Build polished, responsive interfaces with strong attention to typography, spacing, motion, and interaction.
  • Create interactive prototypes to validate design decisions before full implementation.
  • Write clean, maintainable frontend code using React, TypeScript, and modern styling approaches.
  • Ensure performance and accessibility are built into every interface.
  • Set and uphold a high bar for craft, quality, and user experience across the product.
  • Ship quickly from concept to production while maintaining high standards.

Requirements

  • Have 3+ years of experience building product interfaces with both design and frontend ownership.
  • Are highly proficient in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and component-based architecture.
  • Have strong design sensibility (typography, spacing, color, hierarchy, visual polish).
  • Are fluent in Figma, including high-fidelity design, prototyping, and design systems.
  • Understand and implement motion design effectively (animations that enhance UX).
  • Have shipped production code used by real users.
  • Think in systems and build scalable, reusable components (not one-offs).
  • Are opinionated about quality but collaborative in execution.
  • Move fast while maintaining attention to detail and craft.
  • Care deeply about usability, accessibility, and creating delightful experiences.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + meaningful early-stage equity.
  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and commuter benefits.
  • Generous time off: many company holidays and coordinated team-wide breaks throughout the year.
  • Office perks: lunch and dinner provided daily, in-office snacks, and health & wellness benefits.
  • Team culture: regular off-sites, tight feedback loops, and a bias toward action.

Tech Stack

JavaScriptReactTypeScript

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