Hinge is looking to solve the problem of finding genuine relationships in today's digital world by creating a less lonely world through intimate connections, with the success metric of setting up great dates.
Requirements
- Expertise in Figma, prototyping, and design systems; ability to work fluently across iOS and Android.
- Proven track record of driving end-to-end design across complex, multi-surface experiences in fast-paced environments.
- A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional product thinking, craft excellence, and the ability to translate user insights into elegant, impactful solutions.
- Experience leading design through ambiguity and influencing strategy through storytelling and systems thinking.
- Strength in research collaboration, synthesis, and hypothesis-driven iteration.
- Skilled in workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive communication.
- Deep understanding of accessibility, inclusivity, and ethical design principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead end to end design for the core dating experience, translating strategic goals into intuitive user flows, prototypes, and high fidelity UI that shape how millions of people connect with confidence.
- Maintain and elevate a high bar for visual, interaction, and motion design while evolving design systems and anticipating cross surface dependencies to deliver cohesive, scalable experiences at global scale.
- Drive experimentation and innovation through prototyping and emerging technologies, applying cultural and technological insights to design emotionally resonant experiences in complex spaces like dating, connection, and trust.
- Collaborate effectively with Product, Engineering, Research, Data Science, Operations, and Policy to define vision and roadmaps, align stakeholders, present to leadership, and deliver outcomes tied to user and business goals.
- Mentor designers, lead critiques, and model strong collaboration to refine design quality, strengthen craft, and foster a culture that consistently strives for best in class outcomes.
- Push the boundaries of digital intimacy to make Hinge the most intentional, human centered dating app in the world.
- Model curiosity, humility, and generosity, helping cultivate a design culture rooted in shared learning and continuous improvement.
Other
- 8+ years in product design, including 3+ years leading design for mobile consumer products.
- Ability to work in New York City, with potential for geographic adjustment
- 401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
- Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months.
- Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
