Shape the future of CRM interfaces.
Build beautiful, intuitive experiences that make customer relationship management feel effortless.
About Ahoy
The CRM industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in 25 years.
While legacy platforms pile on features, we're reimagining what customer relationship management should feel like in the AI era.
At Ahoy, we're building the first AI-native CRM from the ground up—one that transforms static data into intelligent, actionable insights.
As our Founding Design Engineer, you'll help define how millions of users interact with the future of customer relationship management.
The Role
As our Founding Design Engineer, you'll own the entire user experience of our AI-native CRM.
You're not just implementing designs—you're architecting the intersection of beautiful interfaces and intelligent functionality that makes complex customer data feel intuitive and actionable.
You'll work directly with founders and customers to understand pain points, prototype solutions rapidly, and build polished experiences that delight users while handling the complexity of AI-powered workflows underneath.
Core Responsibilities
Product Design & UX
Design and prototype user flows for complex AI workflows (agent orchestration, automated insights, etc.)
Create intuitive interfaces that make enterprise-grade CRM functionality accessible to all users
Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions
Establish and maintain our design system from first principles
Frontend Development
Build responsive, performant React applications with TypeScript
Implement real-time interfaces for AI agent interactions and live data updates
Optimize for performance across desktop and mobile platforms
Integrate with backend APIs and manage complex application state
Collaborate directly with customers to understand workflow requirements
Transform user feedback into actionable design and development priorities
Balance user needs with technical constraints and business objectives
Help define product roadmap based on user research and market insights
Technical Requirements
5+ years of frontend development experience with modern frameworks
Expert-level proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern CSS
Strong design skills with proficiency in Figma or similar tools
Experience building design systems and component libraries
Knowledge of state management (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
Design Experience
Portfolio demonstrating strong visual design and UX thinking
Experience designing for complex B2B applications or data-heavy interfaces
Understanding of user research methodologies and usability testing
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design
Bonus Skills
Experience with AI/ML interfaces or conversational UI patterns
Animation and micro-interaction expertise (Framer Motion, Lottie)
Previous experience at high-growth B2B SaaS companies
Background in CRM, sales tools, or customer data platforms
What Makes You Successful
Design-engineering hybrid mindset:
You think like a designer but ship like an engineer
User empathy:
Deep curiosity about how people work and genuine care for user experience
Systems thinking:
Ability to balance pixel-perfect details with scalable design patterns
Rapid iteration:
Comfortable prototyping quickly and iterating based on feedback
Technical curiosity:
Excited to learn about AI capabilities and translate them into user-friendly features
Startup energy:
Thrive in ambiguous environments and enjoy wearing multiple hats
Equity:
Equity provided
Location:
Hybrid/Dublin
React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Figma, Framer Motion, Storybook, Vite
Ready to design the future of CRM?
Send us your portfolio and tell us about a complex interface you're proud of designing and building.
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