Senior Product Designer

Location São Paulo, Brazil (Remote initially, in-office when new hub opens) About Tripshepherd Tripshepherd is on a mission to bring authentic, community-driven travel experiences to the world.
Spun out from an 18-year-old, profitable tour operation, we're building a new technology platform that empowers local hosts, fosters real-time traveler connections, integrates Tik Tok-style content, and channels tourism revenue back into local communities.
Role Overview As our Senior Product Designer , you'll collaborate closely with our Chief Product Officer and Marketing team to translate broad concepts and requirements into seamless, visually stunning interfaces.
We're a user-centred organization and for us Design means digging deep into user problems to find the scalable solutions.
This is a hands-on position ideal for someone ready to shape the product's core identity in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You'll be owning the end-to-end design of our product and will have a major impact on the growth of design at Trip Shepherd.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design Execution
•Create user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs for mobile and web experiences using Figma .

•Incorporate best practices for AI-driven experiences, including conversational interfaces and recommendation systems.
2. Iterative Product Development
•Collaborate in scrum/agile sprints, refining your designs based on feedback from product, marketing, and user research data.

•Integrate Tik Tok-style video content, social media features, and mapping tools in a cohesive, user-friendly way.
3. Brand Consistency & Evolution
•Work with early-stage brand guidelines to ensure consistency across platforms.

•Help shape the design system, expanding components as needed to accommodate new features and user flows.
4. User Research & Validation
•Leverage existing research and collaborate with the Head of Product to identify user pain points, test assumptions, and validate designs.

•Observe user testing sessions (if conducted) to gather feedback and iterate rapidly.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
•Partner with developers to ensure design feasibility and fidelity in implementation.

•Collaborate with marketing on cohesive campaigns, ensuring the product's visual language aligns with promotional materials.
6. Ownership & Innovation
•Operate with an ownership mentality, proactively suggesting design enhancements and improvements.

•Stay updated on design and travel industry trends, especially innovative uses of AI or immersive social experiences.
Qualifications
• Senior Experience in Product/UX/UI Design (5+ years) with a strong, relevant portfolio.

•Proficiency with Figma (wireframing, prototyping, design libraries).

•Understanding of user-centered design processes, from concept to delivery.

•Demonstrable experience designing for mobile (i OS/Android) and web interfaces.

•Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent collaboration.

•Excellent communication skills and a growth mindset —willing to iterate rapidly based on feedback.
Why Join Tripshepherd?

• Impactful Mission: We're creating a platform that empowers travelers and local communities alike—shaping the future of authentic tourism.

• Startup Agility + Proven Background: Although we're building from scratch, we have the operational backbone and insights from an existing $15 M ARR travel business.

• Ownership & Growth: Embrace a role with significant room for career advancement as we expand.

• Fun, Relaxed Environment: We value creativity, collaboration, and taking smart risks.
We believe the best products come from a team that enjoys working together.
Compensation Competitive salary (aligned to senior-level São Paulo market)