Senior Product Designer

Senior Product DesignerLocation: São Paulo, Brazil (Remote-first initially; in-person collaboration at our new São Paulo office opening soon)Compensation: Competitive salary (aligned to senior-level São Paulo market) About TripshepherdAt Tripshepherd, we're building the next generation of authentic travel experiences—powered by short-form video discovery, vibrant local communities, and innovative AI. Born from an 18-year-old profitable travel operation, we blend proven operational expertise with startup agility.Our mission is to connect travelers directly with local hosts and creators, driving tourism revenue back into communities, fostering meaningful interactions, and reshaping travel for the better.About the RoleAs our Senior Product Designer, you'll own end-to-end design across Trip Shepherd's web and mobile products, crafting experiences that combine the immediacy of Tik Tok-style discovery with powerful AI-driven personalization. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to shape a product from scratch, collaborating directly with our Chief Product Officer and marketing leadership.You'll be at the heart of defining our product's visual identity, ensuring intuitive usability, and delivering delightful interactions at every touchpoint.What You'll Do End-to-End Product DesignOwn the design process from concept through launch, producing wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals in Figma.Create elegant UX/UI solutions for AI-powered recommendations, real-time mapping, conversational interfaces, and video-first discovery experiences.Rapid Iteration & CollaborationWork collaboratively in agile sprints with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams.Continually refine designs based on data, analytics, user feedback, and market insights.Brand and Design System OwnershipExpand our evolving design system, setting clear standards and ensuring consistency across mobile and web.Establish Trip Shepherd's visual identity, ensuring our product interfaces clearly reflect our community-driven ethos.User Research & ValidationLeverage user research—conducted remotely or in local São Paulo testing sessions—to validate and refine your designs.Utilize both qualitative (user interviews, usability tests) and quantitative insights (analytics, heatmaps, session recordings).Cross-Functional TeamworkPartner closely with developers to ensure accurate and polished implementation of your designs.Work with the marketing team to ensure product visuals and campaign messaging align seamlessly.Continuous Innovation & OwnershipProactively identify UX improvement opportunities, propose new features, and champion design-driven innovation.Stay ahead of trends in product design, travel-tech, AI, and social media integration, and bring fresh ideas to the table.Who You AreSenior-level experience: 5+ years as a Product Designer, with a proven portfolio demonstrating end-to-end mobile/web product launches.Design craft: Expert in Figma (wireframes, prototypes, design systems), skilled in creating both beautiful visuals and intuitive interactions.User-centric: Strong user empathy and experience conducting or leveraging user research for informed decision-making.English proficiency: Excellent English communication skills required (Portuguese fluency is a plus).Agility & collaboration: Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. You thrive on iteration, collaboration, and feedback.Bonus experience: Familiarity with AI-driven design, video or creator-focused platforms, marketplaces, or travel industry UX.Why Join Us?Impactful Vision: Shape a product that redefines travel experiences globally, promoting authentic interactions and local economic growth.Startup Agility with Proven Stability: Leverage resources and insights from our profitable, $15 M ARR travel operation while enjoying the flexibility and growth potential of a startup environment.Ownership & Influence: Enjoy autonomy, trust, and meaningful responsibility from day one.Collaborative Culture: Join a team that encourages experimentation, values creativity, and celebrates progress together.Ready to build something remarkable?Submit your application along with a portfolio showcasing end-to-end design projects, your UX approach, and measurable outcomes you've delivered. We're excited to connect.