Key Responsibilities
- Prototype like it matters. You’ll lead by showing, not telling. High-fidelity prototypes, functional flows, code when it helps, AI when it speeds up exploration. You’ll bridge vision and feasibility without losing craft.
- Build systems that scale. Spot patterns before they fragment. Create reusable frameworks and abstractions that keep the product coherent across domains and teams.
- Make AI useful, not gimmicky. Help the org use AI in practical ways: faster exploration, better documentation, tighter workflows, less busywork. Set the standard for what “good” looks like.
- Influence across the company. Partner with execs and VPs on direction and experimentation. Navigate complexity, align teams, and keep the work grounded in user value.
- Raise the bar. Mentor at a mastery level. Shape rituals, playbooks, and how we critique work so design quality consistently goes up.
What You Bring
- Leader scope and judgment. You’re strong across user centricity, craft, vision, communication, and leadership as an IC.
- Serious craft. Your portfolio shows excellent interaction + visual design. You can design without a system or create a system from your designs.
- Technical depth. You know how to prototype for real, build for scale, and sweat performance and details. You’re fluent with AI-assisted design.
- You’re good in the undefined. You can take a vague goal and turn it into a concrete, high-quality product direction with minimal hand-holding.
- Strong communicator. Clear, strong storytelling, and the ability to bring people along without turning it into theatre.
Practicals
- You'll report to: VP, Design
- Team: Design
- Team size: This is an individual contributor role
- Location: anywhere
- Start date: As soon as possible
Application Process
- Interview with recruiter
- Interview with future manager
- Async case study presentation (craft + prototyping)
- Team / cross-functional interview
- Bar Raiser interview
- Executive interview
- Prior employment verification check
Benefits
- Work from anywhere
- Flexible paid time off
- Flexible working hours (we are async)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Mental health support services
- Stock options
- Learning budget
- Home office budget & IT equipment
- Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces
How You’ll Plan Your Day (and Life)
- You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting.
- Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
