Tapcart is hiring Staff Product Designer

Tapcart is the leading mobile app platform for the world’s fastest-growing Shopify brands. We help marketers and eCommerce teams strengthen their brands and create differentiated customer experiences through a direct mobile channel.

Our platform powers mobile shopping for over 50 million consumers and processes more than $8 billion in revenue annually. Brands like Béis, Grove Collaborative, and Ruggable trust Tapcart to turn mobile traffic into high-retention, high-growth relationships — with mobile apps launched in hours, not months.

THE ROLE  

We’re seeking a highly experienced and strategic Staff Product Designer with deep expertise in mobile app design to join our growing design team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the mobile experience across our core products, taking on complex design challenges that span iOS and Android platforms.

As a design leader, you’ll work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Research, and Marketing teams to craft intuitive, beautiful, and high-performing mobile interfaces. You’ll spearhead high-impact initiatives, champion mobile-first thinking, and raise the bar for design quality across the board. Your work will directly influence how users engage with our mobile apps and contribute to a seamless, delightful user experience that drives real business impact.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

• Drive the complete design lifecycle for key product projects, from initial concept to final implementation.

• Transform intricate challenges into user-friendly, clear, and visually appealing experiences.

• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, design sprints, and reviews to ensure understanding and agreement.

• Provide guidance and support to fellow designers, fostering a strong and cooperative design environment.

• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to identify issues, develop insights, and deliver excellent solutions.

• Contribute to the maintenance and advancement of our design system and UX guidelines across all products.

• Keep abreast of the latest industry developments and introduce new concepts and creative methods.

WHAT SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Extensive Design Experience: 7+ years in product design with a strong portfolio that showcases your process, strategic thinking, and impact, particularly in mobile-first environments.

• Mobile Expertise: Deep understanding of iOS, Android, mobile web UX patterns, React Native platform conventions, and responsive design principles.

• Track Record of Impact: Demonstrated success in designing and shipping complex, data-driven digital products that solve real user problems and drive business results.

• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of modern design and prototyping tools, including Figma, Sketch, Framer, Principle, or similar.

• Systems Thinking & Craft: Strong systems-level thinking combined with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for clean, user-centric design.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and Marketing teams.

• Team Leadership: Experience mentoring or leading other designers and helping shape design culture or processes.

• Background in e-commerce (Shopify), SaaS, or mobile-first product design.

DOMAIN EXPERTISE

• Proven experience designing for Shopify technology partners.

• Strong background in e-commerce and mobile-first product design.

• Direct experience building and selling e-commerce solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to design products targeted at and adopted by Marketing teams.

SALARY RANGE: $190,000-$200,000

This position is not eligible for visa transfer or sponsorship.

This position is remote eligible in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, ME, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA

TAPCART PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• 💰 Financial Wellness

  • 401(k) plan and equity grants for all full-time employees — because we grow together

  • Competitive compensation with room to grow

• 🏥 Health & Wellbeing

  • Affordable, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Mental health support via Headspace and Talkspace, ensuring your whole self is supported

• 🛋 Flexibility & Time Off

  • Flexible PTO policy — take the time you need to rest and recharge

  • 11 paid company holidays

  • Work remotely

• 🛒 Work-Life Balance with a Tapcart Twist

  • One-time home office setup stipend to get you started

  • Recurring merchant shopping stipend so you can experience the magic of Tapcart like our customers do

WHY JOIN TAPCART?

We’re a Santa Monica-based tech company with the energy of a startup and the momentum of a market leader 🏖. At Tapcart, we believe building great products starts with building an environment where passionate people can thrive.

Since our $50M Series B in 2021, we’ve continued scaling our platform and our community of merchants. Backed by world-class investors and trusted by leading eCommerce brands, we’re on a mission to redefine mobile shopping — and we’re just getting started.

• Check out what our customers are saying. 

Learn more about who we are and what we offer on our Careers page.

Recruitment Disclaimer:
Please be aware that Tapcart, Inc. (“Tapcart”) and our official professional recruiting agencies and platforms do not:

• Send job offers from free services like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Whatsapp, etc.

• Request money, fees, or payment of any kind from prospective candidates to apply to Tapcart, for employment, or for the recruitment process (e.g. for home office supplies, or training, etc.).

• Request or require personal documents like bank account details, tax forms, or credit card information as part of the recruitment process prior to the candidate signing an engagement letter or an employment contract with Tapcart.

You may see all job vacancies on our official Tapcart channels:

• Official Tapcart website, Careers page: https://www.tapcart.com/careers

• Official LinkedIn Jobs page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tapcart/jobs/

Compensation Range: $190K - $200K