Lead Product Designer

BlackCloak helps protect executives and high-profile individuals from digital threats, privacy exposure, and identity risks. The company builds tools that secure clients’ personal digital lives. If you’re motivated by designing products that genuinely protect people, this role may be a strong match.

Role Overview

BlackCloak is hiring a Lead Product Designer to guide the UX and UI direction across its mobile app, client portal, and internal platforms. You will combine hands-on design work with system-level ownership, ensuring every product feels consistent, secure, and intuitive. You’ll collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to turn complex cybersecurity workflows into clear, trustworthy experiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary advocate for user experience across all product teams.
• Strengthen and expand the design function as a key part of the development lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor a mixed team of internal designers and contractors.
• Produce user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI designs for both web and mobile.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and security specialists to simplify complex cyber concepts.
• Contribute to the UX strategy for three connected applications and maintain cross-platform consistency.
• Convert security and technical requirements into usable, privacy-focused interface patterns.
• Build and evolve a token-based design system and maintain component libraries.
• Shape the long-term multi-platform design architecture.
• Stay current with trends in cybersecurity, accessibility, and UX best practices.
• Participate in research, usability testing, and feedback sessions with high-risk user groups.
• Support the refinement of internal design processes, documentation, and design reviews.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and iterate quickly based on feedback.
• Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure accurate implementation.

Requirements

• Degree in Design, HCI, or related field—or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in product/UI/UX design, ideally within cybersecurity, SaaS, or enterprise tools.
• Strong skills in Figma (preferred) or similar tools.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design, responsive layouts, and accessibility.
• Experience running user research and usability studies with sensitive user groups.
• Familiarity with privacy-first and security-focused design practices.
• Clear communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving abilities.

Compensation

$80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and qualifications.

Why BlackCloak

BlackCloak is growing quickly and operates within a unique and emerging product category. The company partners with Fortune 500 organizations and has strong traction supported by industry recognition.

Benefits

• Fully remote within the United States
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid options
• 50% employer-paid premiums for dependents
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Flexible vacation policy
• 10 paid company holidays
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match (traditional and Roth)
• Equity participation
• Paid parental and pregnancy recovery leave
• Virtual events and company off-sites
• Home office stipend

BlackCloak is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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