Design Engineer at Replenysh

Replenysh is building the technology and infrastructure to recover the $1 trillion worth of materials that are landfilled globally each year.

We’re on a mission to replace waste with a thriving circular commerce system where materials are continuously cycled, landfills become obsolete, and every product serves as a resource for the next. Our platform empowers brands to recover materials directly from their customers, transforming supply chains to prioritize circularity, transparency, and regeneration. Replenysh is revolutionizing how businesses interact with materials and the environment with scalable infrastructure and an open-standard approach.

The Role and The Team

As a Design Engineer at Replenysh, you will be pivotal in bringing innovative concepts to life across all platforms. Reporting directly to the Head of Product & Design, you will blend aesthetic sensibility with technical expertise to design, build, and ship solutions that enhance user experiences and drive our mission forward.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to iterate on ideas from conception to production. Your work will span branding, marketing, and product development, ensuring a cohesive and polished user experience.

Excellence in this role means delivering exceptional user experiences, iterating fast on customer feedback, and ensuring high performance and accessibility across all surfaces. Your contributions will be essential to Replenysh's success in creating a seamless and engaging platform for our users.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ideas from 0 to 1, skipping traditional handoff processes and iterating in Figma or code to produce quick prototypes to test hypotheses.

• Embed within product teams to help launch features, creating initial spikes and gathering feedback from internal and external stakeholders.

• Independently own features related to user pain points, sketching solutions, socializing changes, incorporating feedback, and shipping improvements.

• Contribute to design-led projects, prioritizing quality over quantity and focusing on polished experiences.

• Develop and maintain reusable components across all platform surfaces.

• Build proof of concepts for branding and marketing initiatives.

• Take and incorporate feedback from your peers and our customers to progressively improve our experiences.

What You Bring to the Role

• Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills with experience in application development and excellent troubleshooting abilities.

• Design Expertise: Skills in product/graphic design, including layout, typography, color, and illustration, with a keen eye for detail.

• Tool Mastery: Proficiency in design tools like Figma, frontend frameworks and technologies like React and React Native, and AI-powered IDEs like Cursor.

• User-Centric Focus: Commitment to delivering delightful user interactions, building reusable components, and ensuring accessibility and performance. You strive to provide interfaces where users can get stuff done.

• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work closely with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders, providing guidance and incorporating feedback.

• Autonomous Execution: Capability to independently own projects, from initial sketching to final implementation, focusing on quality and user experience.

• Continuous Learning: Curiosity and willingness to experiment with new tools and mediums, pushing the boundaries of web design and development.

• Mission Alignment: Passion and desire to contribute to Replenysh's circular economy vision.

What’s in It for You

• Impactful Work: Join a mission-driven company at the forefront of circular commerce, helping brands, businesses, and communities monetize their materials and drive regeneration.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate, collaborative professionals dedicated to making a difference.

• Flexible Work Culture: Enjoy a culture that supports work-life balance and remote-friendly policies.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and a generous PTO policy.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, experimentation, and leadership within a fast-growing startup.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120k - 200k annual salary depending on experience

• Equity in Replenysh

• Health, dental, and vision

• 401(k) matching 5% per pay period

  • 100% match up to 3.0%

  • 50% match for the next 2.0%

• Dedicated work computer

• Unlimited PTO

Location

Our team works in a hybrid model from our Costa Mesa, CA office, with in-person collaboration on Mondays and Thursdays.

Join us in building a future where materials are endlessly cycled, and waste is a thing of the past.