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Founding Designer

Magic · New York City

Pay
$160k–$200k
Workplace
On-site
Job type
Full-time
Posted

About the role

Founding Designer at Magic in New York City. On-site, full-time, paying $160k–$200k. Posted October 27, 2026.

We're hiring a founding product designer with strong systems thinking and exceptional attention to detail to help shape the future of hospitality technology. You'll join a small, fast-moving team building the core operating system for modern restaurants, partnering with some of the most exciting brands in the industry.

What you'll do

  • Design complex, data-driven interfaces across CRM dashboards, guest profiles, segmentation tools, reporting, and campaign builders

  • Turn messy, multi-source data (POS, reservations, reviews, email, SMS) into clear, intuitive workflows for operators

  • Define information architecture and interaction patterns for products used daily by non-technical teams

  • Partner closely with engineering to bring thoughtful, high-quality interfaces to life

  • Work directly with the founder to shape product direction and translate brand into product design

  • Establish design standards, systems, and tooling that scale with the company

  • Meet with restaurant operators to deeply understand workflows and real-world constraints

  • Bonus: experience in brand and graphic design to work with the GTM team on brand activations

What you'll bring

  • Experience designing products from 0 to 1

  • Strong systems design and information architecture skills

  • Ability to simplify complex data models into intuitive user experiences

  • A portfolio showing strong visual taste and attention to detail

  • Comfort designing for non-technical users solving complex problems

  • Ownership mindset and strong product instincts

  • Experience with the latest AI tools and building internal design harnesses

  • Interest in hospitality, restaurants, or consumer-facing software

What we offer

  • Competitive salary: $160K-$200K + equity

  • In-person team, 5 days/week in SoHo

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents (FSA and HSA options)

  • Daily lunch from top NYC restaurants (you choose your first week)

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Access to coveted NYC reservations

Prefer to apply yourself? Apply on Magic’s site

Quick answers

How much does this Magic job pay?

The posted pay is $160k–$200k.

Where is this job based?

New York City. The role is on-site.

How do you apply?

Apply on Magic’s site using the link on this page. With a free Jobmagic account you can see how well you fit first.

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