Karat is transforming organizations around the world. We provide a powerful system for technical leaders at companies like PayPal, Atlassian, and Citi who want to take control of how they hire top engineers, elevate their teams and contractors, and stay ahead. At the core of Karat’s system are live, expert-led interviews, analytics designed to give leaders maximum visibility, and the most robust interview performance dataset in the world.
Our Design team is committed to creating industry-leading user experiences that help Karat deliver on its purpose of unlocking opportunity.
We’re seeking a Contractor to support us through Q4 2025We are seeking a Senior Product Designer to execute high-quality product design work across our platform and contribute to our design system. You'll collaborate closely with our Product and Engineering teams to deliver user-centered solutions that enhance our product experience while supporting ongoing design initiatives.
- Design user interfaces, wireframes, and prototypes for product features across our platform.
- Contribute to and maintain our design system to ensure consistency.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams throughout the design and development process.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
- Participate in design critiques and incorporate feedback into your work.
This is up to 40 hours per week, with flexibility available for the right candidate.
This contract will be a good fit if you have:- 5+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design solutions
- Proficiency in design tools, particularly Figma, for creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
- Experience conducting user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers and Engineers
By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found here.
Statement of InclusivityIn keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Karat.
We value a diverse workforce: people of color, womxn, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at [email protected].
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