Product Designer (Contract)

About the position

At Metaculus, we are building a public forecasting platform that empowers people to understand and predict complex global issues. Our goal is to create a trustworthy and engaging environment for users to share insights on vital questions impacting science, technology, and society. We’re looking for a Product Designer on a contract basis to enhance our user experience and help bring our vision to life.

Responsibilities

• Help improve the Metaculus web platform by designing and shipping thoughtful, user-centered features.
• Collaborate with the team to bring product specs to life through all stages of the design process, including early prototyping and ideation.
• Gather internal & external feedback.
• Iterate based on feedback and prepare designs for production.
• Oversee implementation and QA.
• Observe how features are used post-launch and identify opportunities to refine them.
• Support other teams with a variety of design needs, such as designing concepts and visual assets for forecasting tournaments.
• Help Programs and Sales teams create engaging presentations and reports.
• Build out landing pages and custom user flows for tournaments and initiatives.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in product or UI/UX design.
• Strong command of modern design tools and workflows.
• A hands-on, proactive attitude - you're comfortable owning projects end to end.
• Experience with data visualization and an understanding of how to present complex information clearly.
• Clear, effective communication skills (both written and spoken English).

Nice-to-haves

• Keen interest or background in forecasting, statistics, or related fields.
• Experience with frontend development, 'vibe-coding,' or no-code platforms to build prototypes.
• Experience creating cross-platform workflows using tools like Google Sheets, Zapier, HubSpot, or similar — not just for automation, but to solve real product or operational challenges.
• Comfort with fast-paced, async remote work environments.

Benefits

• Flexible hours.
• Remote work opportunity.