What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding Engineer position at Shields Group Search?
Founding Engineer
About the Company :
Our client is an innovative Seed stage VC backed startup revolutionizing the fashion industry through cutting-edge technology. They are transforming how designers and supply chain teams collaborate, combining the creativity of a digital canvas with AI-powered tools to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and bring collections to market faster.
Since launching in 2023, the company has made significant strides :
- Increased productivity for design teams by over 40 hours per week.
- Achieved 12x ARR growth in just one year.
- Partnered with 7 of the top 10 U.S. fashion design schools, including Parsons, SCAD, and FIT.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-growth startup that is reshaping a global industry.
Role Overview :
As the Founding Engineer, you will take full ownership of the company’s technical foundation, driving the design, development, and deployment of the core product. Collaborating directly with the founding team, you’ll be instrumental in building a robust platform, solving complex technical challenges, and establishing a world-class engineering team.
Location Requirements :
This is a hybrid role based in New York City. Candidates must be located in NYC and available for in-person collaboration as needed.
What You’ll Work On :
Fashion design is deeply creative yet highly technical. Our users span from junior designers to creative directors and fashion design students. Building tools that meet their diverse needs is both challenging and rewarding.
What We’re Looking For :
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What’s in It for You :
If you’re passionate about creating innovative tools for one of the world’s largest industries and are ready to help redefine how fashion teams design and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary : $170,000 - $200,000
