# Principal Designer at Modern Life

- Company: Modern Life
- What the company does: Modern Life is an AI-powered life insurance brokerage helping everyone protect what matters most. Backed by Thrive Capital.
- Company website: https://modernlife.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York, NY (4 days/week in office)
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $220K to $260K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/modernlife/3cad3727-9c69-4ef7-8d33-e7ede58140b6?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/modern-life-principal-designer/

## About the role

Join a passionate team of product-minded technologists and insurance professionals who are at the leading edge of a massive industry. Make a tangible difference in people's lives and help deliver our mission to help everyone protect what matters most through advanced technology and tailored advice. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of experience in digital product design, ideally including time as a solo designer or on a small team
- A portfolio that shows both product depth and visual and brand range
- Experience setting design standards across domains, not just executing within them
- Comfortable directing contractors and working without a design leader above you
- Based in NYC and open to working from our SoHo office, in person hybrid 4 days a week

Tags: Design

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/modern-life-principal-designer/