Product Designer - User Research & Interaction Design
About the job
- Proven experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including A/B testing best practices, surveys, usability tests, and user interviews.
- Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
- Highly proficient with industry-standard tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Dovetail, etc.)
- 7+ years of experience working in UX/UI/product design
- A top-notch design portfolio demonstrating process, outcomes, and impact is a plus - particularly in shipped, successful products
- Experience designing for a responsive mobile and desktop web experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excited about working in a fast-paced, agile startup environment
- Plan and execute user research, low-fi ideation, high-fi designs, and prototypes
- Contribute to high-level product decisions and execute on product roadmap features
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to assess constraints, de-risk solutions, and provide support during implementation
- Consider how design impacts user behavior and metrics/analytics
- Present design work and research findings to key stakeholders, with an emphasis on simplicity, intuitive designs and an iterative approach
- Deliver customer facing and internal web-platforms as well as emails, mobile apps and browser extensions
- Work with cross-functional partners to help define the roadmap within your product area
- Facilitate and participate in product review and product brainstorms
- Receive and provide feedback on designs and strategic product decisions
- Develop and maintain detailed design documentation including specifications, redlines, and style guides
- Use metrics to analyze and continuously improve the user experience
About the company
Ladders operates an online job search platform that specializes in $100K+ roles, connecting experienced professionals with executive and senior-level opportunities from top companies. Its product works on a freemium model: users create a free account to access a limited set of listings and career resources, while a paid membership unlocks full job postings, resume critiques, and insights that show how applicants compare to others. What sets Ladders apart is its tight focus on high-earning professionals and a curated, employer-backed job list, plus premium tools that support career development. The goal is to help experienced professionals land high-paying roles while giving employers access to a targeted pool of top talent.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$7.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ladders still lists jobs and paid subscriptions in 2026, preserving core revenue.
- Business Insider still describes 2.2 million qualified $100K+ job seekers on-platform.
- Remote-work demand remains strong in 2022 data, supporting Ladders' high-income audience focus.
What critics are saying
- WhatJobs reported in February 2026 that Matt DeLisi replaced founder Marc Cenedella.
- RocketReach listed only 80 employees and $104.7 million revenue, signaling a small base.
- If premium subscribers keep fading, Ladders becomes a niche job board with declining relevance.
What makes Ladders unique
- Ladders still targets $100K+ professionals, preserving a narrow premium recruiting niche.
- Its curated jobs and premium subscriptions reduce noise for executive-level job seekers.
- The platform monetizes urgency through apply services and resume guidance, not broad advertising.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours