Job Title:
Design Engineer
Company: Lawrence Harvey
Location: New York City, NY
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Hands On Design Engineer | NYC Onsite | $200K-$300K + EquityLocation: New York, NY (Onsite)Compensation: $200K-$300K base + equityAbout the CompanyOur client is an early-stage productivity startup building a next-generation platform designed to replace fragmented office tools with a faster, more structured workspace for teams and knowledge workers. They've raised $20M+ and are on a mission to redefine how people collaborate and get work done.Role OverviewWe are looking for a Design Engineer who sits at the intersection of product, design, and frontend engineering. This is a hands-on role where you'll own features from concept through implementation, helping shape the product experience and the technical direction of the platform.This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about both craft and performance, cares deeply about user experience, and thrives in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.What You'll DoCollaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate UX concepts into high-quality, performant featuresBuild and maintain complex frontend components using TypeScript and ReactTake ownership of features end-to-end, including design decisions, implementation, and iterationEnsure that the product is performant, accessible, and visually polishedContribute to technical architecture discussions and help define best practices for the teamQualificationsStrong experience with TypeScript and React (Bonus for Rust)Proven ability to design and implement clean, maintainable, and performant frontend codeHands-on experience bridging design and engineering, translating mockups into fully functional featuresFamiliarity with collaborative, editor-style, or productivity-focused applications is a plusExcellent problem-solving skills and a product-oriented mindsetStrong communication and collaboration skillsWhy JoinHigh-impact role with ownership over product and featuresWork at the intersection of design and engineering in a design-driven teamCompetitive compensation: $200K-$300K base + equityEarly-stage startup environment with room to grow and influence the product directionOnsite in New York, with a team passionate about building a world-class productHands On Design Engineer | NYC Onsite | $200K-$300K + Equity