Design Engineer

Method Financial

. Own the visual and interactive quality of Method's design system, including component states, motion, and consistency across surfaces .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building interactive web experiences using Three.js, WebGL, and GLSL, while owning the visual quality of design systems and component libraries. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and making independent design decisions.

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Three.js ExperienceWebGL ProficiencyShader-Based DevelopmentComponent Library ArchitectureProduction Design Systems

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Hard Skills

GLSLReact Component ArchitectureCreative CodingMotion DesignGenerative UI Patterns

Soft Skills

Individual Contributor MindsetStrong Aesthetic OpinionsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

RiveFramerLottie

Industry Keywords

Design SystemsInteractive Web WorkFrontend CraftCreative AgenciesOpen Source Contributions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptOpen SourceReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the visual and interactive quality of Method's design system, including component states, motion, and consistency across surfaces
Build shader-based website experiences using Three.js and WebGL, including hero sections, ambient motion, and branded interactive moments
Redesign and elevate the dashboard with considered transitions, polished data visualization, and JSON-driven generative UI components
Architect a component library supporting dynamic, on-the-fly UI construction from structured data
Decide when to invest in bespoke work versus existing tooling and communicate tradeoffs
Reduce reliance on contractors for production design and front-end UI work
Collaborate with engineers and the Head of Design on design direction
Eventually help scope and hire adjacent design talent
Own craft across Method's website, design system, demos, and product
Help establish aesthetic direction, make technical calls, and ship work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience shipping interactive web work requiring shaders, Three.js, WebGL, and GLSL
Understanding of the full stack from GPU rendering to React component architecture
Strong aesthetic opinions and technical range to execute without a dedicated designer handing you comps
Experience building production design systems and component libraries used by others
Individual contributor mindset and preference for building
Experience at or contributions to design studios, developer tooling companies, creative agencies, or strong indie dev work
Comfortable being the only person in this specialty for a while and making progress without structure
Depth and quality of experience matter more than years; applicants need not have held the Design Engineer title
Background in creative coding, gaming, or CGI
Open source contributions to Three.js, shader communities, or creative coding libraries
Experience with motion design tooling such as Rive, Framer, or Lottie
Experience at companies or studios known for frontend craft
Familiarity with generative UI patterns and JSON-driven component rendering
Located in or willing to relocate to NYC preferred; regular in-person presence at a Method hub expected
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision; basic medical plans 100% covered
Flexible PTO
$30/day Lunch allowance when working from the office
12 weeks parental leave
Commuter benefits; employer-sponsored
Phone/internet stipend
WFH stipend
Student loan repayment contribution
Lifestyle Spending stipend
Learning & Development stipend
Hybrid-office stocked with snacks
Quarterly team off-sites
Embedded flexibility to work remotely for a week here and there