Who We Are: Stratus is the premier cloud-based platform for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractors, and we are fundamentally changing how the construction industry builds. We provide a single, data-driven software layer that seamlessly connects a contractor's entire workflow—from Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) and pre-fabrication in the shop, to logistics and final installation in the field.

Our Mission: To transform the MEP industry by delivering advanced digital tools that simplify complex processes, enhance collaboration, and maximize project efficiency through data-driven contracting.

Why Now is the Time to Join: The construction technology market is booming, and Stratus is leading the charge!

Significant Investment: We recently secured $32 Million in Series B funding, led by Radian Capital, to fuel our expansion and product innovation across VDC, fabrication, and field applications. This is a massive vote of confidence in our product and our market.
Cutting-Edge Integrations: We’re continuously innovating. Just last month, we released a major mobile platform helping to extend Stratus out to field workers (https://www.stratus.build/stratus-field)
Customer Impact: Our customers are realizing massive ROI. Some have seen spooling efficiency increase by nearly 400% after implementing Stratus. You will be selling a solution that delivers measurable, game-changing value.

The Opportunity: Staff Designer

As a Staff Product Designer at Stratus, you will define and elevate the user experience for the next generation of construction technology. You’ll lead design strategy across core product areas, translating complex industrial processes into elegant, intuitive digital workflows. This is a pivotal role—our first dedicated UX hire—offering both the autonomy to shape design as a strategic function and the opportunity to influence the future of an entire industry.

You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to build experiences that empower MEP contractors through clarity, speed, and precision. You’ll balance hands-on design craft with systems thinking and product leadership, ensuring every interaction drives measurable business and customer impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Design Leadership

Define Stratus's design vision that differentiates us in the construction technology market
Establish design strategy that drives customer acquisition, engagement, and retention
Build design culture from scratch, educating the organization on design's strategic value
Position design as a business driver, not just a feature factory—connecting UX improvements to ARR growth, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning

Cross-Functional Influence & Collaboration

Partner with leadership to integrate design thinking into business strategy and product roadmap
Drive consensus across Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success on design priorities and trade-offs
Lead design reviews with stakeholders, articulating design decisions in business terms
Advocate for user needs while balancing technical constraints and business objectives

Design Systems & Platform Strategy

Architect unified design systems that scale across our Project Management, Fabrication, and Field Operations products
Establish design operations including tools, processes, and standards that enable rapid, consistent execution
Create design language that speaks to construction professionals while maintaining modern software standards
Drive platform coherence by identifying and solving cross-product experience gaps

User Research & Market Understanding

Develop deep expertise in construction workflows, MEP contractor needs, and industry pain points
Lead strategic research initiatives that inform product direction and competitive positioning
Build customer empathy across the organization through research synthesis and stakeholder communication
Identify market opportunities where superior UX can drive business differentiation

Hands-On Design Excellence

Design critical user experiences for complex B2B workflows spanning desktop, tablet, and mobile contexts
Leverage AI-powered design tools to accelerate iteration and enhance design quality
Create high-fidelity prototypes that communicate vision and facilitate stakeholder alignment
Maintain design craft while scaling strategic impact across the organization

What You'll Bring

Strategic Leadership Experience

7+ years in product design including end-to-end ownership of complex B2B or technical software experiences.
Proven track record of establishing design culture at early-stage or design-immature organizations
Strategic thinking that connects user experience to competitive advantage and revenue growth

B2B/Technical Design Expertise

Deep experience designing complex B2B SaaS platforms, ideally for technical or industrial users
Systems thinking for organizing and simplifying complex workflows without losing functionality
Understanding of enterprise software requirements including permissions, data governance, and multi-user workflows
Mobile-first responsive design for field workers with varying technical comfort levels

Cross-Functional Leadership

Stakeholder management across Product, Engineering, Sales, and executive teams
Change management experience driving adoption of new design processes and standards
Clear communication that translates user insights into business strategy and technical requirements
Collaborative approach to design that builds consensus rather than imposing solutions

Design Systems & Operations

Design system architecture from strategy to component implementation and organizational adoption
Tool expertise in Figma, including advanced prototyping, design tokens, and team collaboration
AI-assisted design workflow using tools like Figma AI, Claude for prototyping, and emerging UX automation
Design operations experience scaling design across multiple products and stakeholders

Bonus Points

Construction technology experience or other complex, workflow-heavy industries (manufacturing, logistics, healthcare)
Founding/early design hire experience at B2B SaaS companies
Revenue/business impact from design initiatives you've led
Design team building and hiring experience
Technical understanding of APIs, databases, or front-end development

Success in Year One

Establish Foundation (0-90 days)

Complete comprehensive user research across all major customer segments
Audit current UX and identify top 3 strategic improvement opportunities
Build relationships with key stakeholders and establish design review processes
Define design principles and vision that align with business strategy

Drive Impact (3-12 months)

Launch unified design system and drive adoption across engineering teams
Ship 2-3 major UX improvements with measurable business impact
Establish design culture through regular stakeholder education and success stories
Build hiring plan and requirements for expanding the design team

Scale Strategy (12+ months)

Position Stratus as UX leader in construction technology market
Establish design-driven competitive advantages that support sales and retention
Build design team and operations to support 3x business growth
Create scalable design processes that maintain quality as the platform expands

Why Join Stratus?

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary: $150,000-$170,000.00 USD
Options package with high growth potential
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k matching
Remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements
Top-tier equipment and tools including latest design software and hardware

Strategic Impact

Define design strategy for a market-leading construction technology platform
Build competitive moats through superior user experience in an underserved market
Drive measurable business impact in a company experiencing rapid growth and expansion

Professional Growth