Founding Designer (UX & Research)

At Didero, we’re building the autonomous supply chain, starting with agentic supplier management.Global trade has never been more complex or more critical. Teams are underwater, reacting to a flood of challenges — from geopolitical risk to tariffs. Didero helps by automating time-intensive workflows with AI agents, deploying cutting-edge technology into one of the world’s most vital domains.We’re backed by some of the world’s best venture funds and leading figures across AI, supply chain, and enterprise software.About The RoleWe're hiring our first Design hire to establish user-centered design as a core discipline at didero. You'll own the entire design function, spanning user research, product design, and UX infrastructure and shaping how procurement teams interact with AI-powered automation.This is a discipline-of-one role, but you won't be alone. You'll partner closely with the Head of Product who will provide strategic context, customer access, and decision support. You'll have autonomy on UX execution while collaborating on product strategy.Please Note: This is a Hybrid role based in New York, NY.What You’ll DoConduct user interviews, usability testing, and workflow analysis with procurement teamsCreate user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypesEstablish UX processes, tools, and standards from scratchSet up analytics and define UX success metrics aligned with business goalsBuild foundational design patterns and a basic design systemTranslate research into specs that guide engineeringBalance depth with speed—ship pragmatically while maintaining qualityWorking with Product:Product provides: Roadmap priorities, business goals, customer access, strategic context, and decision supportYou own: User research, design execution, UX strategy, and how users accomplish their goals You co-create: Feature scoping, success metrics, and tradeoffsYou’ll be successful in this role if you…Are strong across research, visual design, and strategic thinkingHave product sense—you understand business/technical tradeoffs and design pragmaticallyAre fluent in Figma and can create high-fidelity mockups and prototypes quicklyHave designed complex, multi-step workflows (automation, AI products, enterprise tools)Are self-directed but collaborative—you work autonomously but know when to seek inputCan balance depth and speed—you know when 80% is good enough vs. when to polishCan articulate design decisions using research evidence and business impactQualifications5+ years of UX experience in B2B SaaS, ideally shipping 0→1 products as the first or only UX personPortfolio demonstrating B2B/enterprise product work with case studiesProficiency in Figma and prototyping toolsUnderstanding of AI/LLM product design patterns and human-AI interactionExperience establishing UX processes from scratchBonus Points For: Pre-Series A startup experienceFamiliarity with procurement, supply chain, or ERP systemsFront-end development skills (HTML/CSS/basic JavaScript)Experience with design systems or analytics toolsWhat We ValueWe make the world feel smaller - We support each other and break down boundaries, both internally and for our customersWe build supply chain magic - We push the boundaries of what technology can do and go above and beyond for our usersWe are lifelong learners - We move fast, embrace failure, and give feedback generouslyWe show up -We’re scrappy entrepreneurs, no job is beneath usWe BELIEVE! - We’re building a great, enduring company and we have fun doing it. What we offer:Competitive compensation and equityMedical, dental, and vision insuranceUnlimited PTO — we trust you to take the time you needMonthly wellness stipend via ClassPassTech equipment for your setupCatered lunches (for those in the office)Compensation Range: $150K - $200K