Design Engineer

Who you are

You have experience as a Design Engineer, focusing on building collaborative web interfaces that enhance user experience. Your background includes using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript to create dynamic applications. You are familiar with Next.js and understand how to leverage RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with backend services. Your knowledge of CSS and Tailwind CSS allows you to create visually appealing designs that are also functional. You have experience developing component libraries and design systems, utilizing tools such as Storybook to maintain consistency across applications. You are comfortable working with frameworks like Redux and TanStack/React Query, which help manage application state effectively.

Desirable

While not required, familiarity with generative media and AI-driven content creation would be a plus. You are open to learning and adapting to new technologies that can enhance your work and the products you help create. You value collaboration and are eager to contribute to a team that encourages diverse perspectives and innovative thinking.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for building Hedra's next-generation collaborative web interfaces that empower creators to optimize and deploy generative media. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to design and implement user-friendly interfaces that leverage the latest media foundation models. Your work will directly impact the user experience for millions of creators, making it essential to prioritize usability and accessibility in your designs.

You will engage in the full development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, ensuring that the interfaces you create are not only functional but also visually appealing. You will collaborate with designers to establish design systems and component libraries that promote consistency and efficiency across the platform. Your role will involve conducting user research and usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on designs, ensuring that the final products meet user needs and expectations.

You will also stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating new tools and methodologies into your workflow to enhance the development process. Your contributions will help shape the future of generative media, as you work on innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in content creation.

What we offer

Hedra provides a competitive compensation package, including equity options, to ensure that you are rewarded for your contributions. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, to support your well-being. Our office environment is designed to foster creativity and collaboration, with lunch and snacks provided to keep you energized throughout the day. We encourage you to apply even if you don't fully meet all the listed requirements; we value potential and diverse perspectives, and your unique skills could be a great asset to our team. Join us at Hedra and be part of a pioneering company that is shaping the future of generative media.