Lead Product Designer

Posted on Oct 3, 2024 by Exec
San Francisco, CA
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
(url removed) is a fast-growing, seed-stage startup backed by top VCs, pioneering a new category of AI-driven simulations. Our innovative platform allows users to practice and enhance their sales, support, and communication skills through immersive, voice-based scenarios. As a small, high-octane team, we're tackling the multi-billion dollar problem of effective training and communication with state-of-the-art AI technology. Our mission is to revolutionize how professionals learn, practice, and improve their skills in a safe, engaging, and highly effective environment.

Our team works on-site in San Francisco 4-5 days per week.

The Role

We're seeking a Lead Product Designer to join our founding team and shape the future of our AI-powered roleplay platform. As our first dedicated designer, you'll work directly with customers, engineers, and founders to create next-generation interfaces and experiences that make complex AI interactions feel natural and intuitive.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design process, from concept to implementation

Collaborate closely with customers to understand their needs and pain points

Work with engineers and founders to bring designs to life

Create and maintain design systems and assets in Figma

Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions

Advocate for design best practices and user-centered thinking across the organization

Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product design, preferably in B2B SaaS

Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX design skills

Interest in designing AI-powered interfaces and products

Proficiency in Figma and other industry-standard design tools

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Self-starter mentality with a passion for solving complex problems

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Ideal Candidate

Has experience as a solo designer or early design hire at a startup

Demonstrates curiosity and creativity in approaching new challenges

Shows passion for creating delightful user experiences

Comfortable with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes

Has a keen interest in AI, voice interfaces, and emerging technologies

Experience with or enthusiasm for gamification and interactive learning platforms

Benefits

Opportunity to shape a new product category in professional development and AI-driven learning

Work directly with founders and have a significant impact on the company's direction

Competitive salary and equity package

Chance to solve challenging problems at the intersection of AI, voice interfaces, and instructional design

Be part of a high-growth, well-funded startup with enormous potential

If you're ready to take on a multi-billion dollar problem and create the future of AI-powered roleplays for professional development, we want to hear from you!

Reference: 203186221

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Lead Product Designer

Posted on Oct 3, 2024 by Exec

San Francisco, CA
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
(url removed) is a fast-growing, seed-stage startup backed by top VCs, pioneering a new category of AI-driven simulations. Our innovative platform allows users to practice and enhance their sales, support, and communication skills through immersive, voice-based scenarios. As a small, high-octane team, we're tackling the multi-billion dollar problem of effective training and communication with state-of-the-art AI technology. Our mission is to revolutionize how professionals learn, practice, and improve their skills in a safe, engaging, and highly effective environment.

Our team works on-site in San Francisco 4-5 days per week.

The Role

We're seeking a Lead Product Designer to join our founding team and shape the future of our AI-powered roleplay platform. As our first dedicated designer, you'll work directly with customers, engineers, and founders to create next-generation interfaces and experiences that make complex AI interactions feel natural and intuitive.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design process, from concept to implementation

Collaborate closely with customers to understand their needs and pain points

Work with engineers and founders to bring designs to life

Create and maintain design systems and assets in Figma

Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions

Advocate for design best practices and user-centered thinking across the organization

Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning

Requirements

5+ years of experience in product design, preferably in B2B SaaS

Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX design skills

Interest in designing AI-powered interfaces and products

Proficiency in Figma and other industry-standard design tools

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Self-starter mentality with a passion for solving complex problems

Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Ideal Candidate

Has experience as a solo designer or early design hire at a startup

Demonstrates curiosity and creativity in approaching new challenges

Shows passion for creating delightful user experiences

Comfortable with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes

Has a keen interest in AI, voice interfaces, and emerging technologies

Experience with or enthusiasm for gamification and interactive learning platforms

Benefits

Opportunity to shape a new product category in professional development and AI-driven learning

Work directly with founders and have a significant impact on the company's direction

Competitive salary and equity package

Chance to solve challenging problems at the intersection of AI, voice interfaces, and instructional design

Be part of a high-growth, well-funded startup with enormous potential

If you're ready to take on a multi-billion dollar problem and create the future of AI-powered roleplays for professional development, we want to hear from you!

Reference: 203186221

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