Product Designer

Description

Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.

We are looking for an experienced Product Designer to join our product team at Upwind, the runtime-powered CNAPP that revolutionizes cloud infrastructure security. As a Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping user experiences that align with our strategic vision, driving the success of our mission to redefine cloud security. If you are a creative and user-focused UX Designer ready to make an impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we invite you to become a key contributor to our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Feature Design: Create high-quality mocks and flows for new features and improvements, ensuring alignment with Upwind’s design system.
• Product Collaboration: Work hand in hand with Product Managers to define requirements, validate concepts with customers, and iterate based on feedback.
• Customer Feedback Loop: Engage with customers through design reviews, usability sessions, and post-launch feedback to ensure the product experience meets real-world needs and continuously evolves based on user input.
• Development Support: Partner with Frontend engineers throughout implementation - from design handoff to QA and release - providing specs, visual assets, and guidance.
• Post-Release Insights: Track data and usage after launch to identify learnings and suggest UX or UI improvements.
• Design Assets & Enablement: Prepare illustrations, icons, animations, and visual materials; support internal presentations.
• UI Improvements: Continuously refine visual and interaction quality across the platform and suggest enhancements to maintain a consistent, polished experience.
  
  

• 3+ years as a UX Designer, preferably in cybersecurity or data-heavy products.
• Design Tools - Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD with a portfolio showcasing user-centered designs.
• Experience in conducting research, usability testing, and turning insights into actionable designs.
• Familiarity with creating and maintaining design systems for consistency.
• Ability to work with Product, R&D, and Customer Success teams effectively.
• Basic understanding of web technologies and development processes. Experience in cybersecurity or designing for developers is a plus.
• A strategic thinker who can balance usability, clarity, and business impact.