Lead Product Designer (Digital)

Company Gantri is one of the most innovative and fastest-growing design manufacturers in the world. We pioneered the use of digital manufacturing and plant-based polymers to create high-quality, sustainable lighting products onshore and on-demand. As the most awarded design manufacturer in America, we operate the world’s largest 3D print farm right here in the Bay Area. We’re seeking a visionary Lead Designer to elevate our digital and graphic design capabilities, setting the standard for beautiful, user-centric designs across all our platforms and helping brands and consumers see Gantri as the future of design manufacturing. Role We are seeking a Lead Digital Designer to shape the future of our software products for brands, consumers, and factory staff. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking and hands-on expertise with a passion for creating beautiful, user-centric designs that balance aesthetics and functionality, serving diverse audiences. Responsibilities

Deliver stunning, user-centered designs that align with Gantri’s aesthetic and functional goals.

Develop and implement a cohesive design system to scale the FactoryOS (Gantri MES) digital platform

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate design vision into impactful products.

Foster a design-thinking culture, ensuring user-centricity drives all product development processes.

Establish and track key design metrics to systematically validate design requirements and measure impact.

Stay ahead of design trends, tools, and technologies to ensure Gantri’s designs remain fresh, relevant, and competitive.

Lead user research to gain insights into user needs, behaviors, and pain points, translating findings into actionable design strategies.

Ensure all design projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Design, UX/UI, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital and graphic design.

A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design excellence for user-centric digital design for consumer-facing and B2B platforms.

Deep expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and motion/graphic design tools.

Demonstrated experience building and scaling design systems for complex platforms.

Strong ability to lead projects with ambiguous scope and systematically clarify goals, metrics, and deliverables.

Exceptional skills in graphic design, proportion, aesthetics, and visual storytelling.

Proficiency in user-centric design principles, research methodologies, and data-driven evaluations.

Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating design rationale to diverse audiences.

Collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Gantri?

Be part of a company reimagining how design meets manufacturing.

Play a pivotal role in shaping the building blocks of Gantri products.

Drive innovation on our next-generation digital manufacturing platform.

Advance sustainable design practices in real-world production.

Work in a fast-growing, design-driven environment.

Bring visionary concepts to life at scale.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity options

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and flexible vacation policy

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Professional development opportunities and learning stipend

Collaborative, creative, and sustainability-focused work environment

Access to Gantri-designed products and innovation initiative