👤    Role

Lead Product Designer at Covalent, responsible for overseeing and shaping the entire design function, from UX/UI strategy to prototyping AI-powered features.

👤    Who you are

• You have at least 3 years of experience in designing digital products, particularly in UX/UI for SaaS or data-intensive applications. • You bring fluency with design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD. • You’re deeply experienced in creating user-first interfaces and working cross-functionally with engineering and product teams. • You excel in user research — from interviews to usability testing — and know how to derive actionable insights from user feedback. • You think in systems and have experience building scalable design libraries, components, and consistent design languages. • You are comfortable with ambiguity and can navigate between big-picture strategy and hands-on tactical execution. • You have a technical mindset and understand how to collaborate with developers within technical and operational constraints. • You’re familiar with design thinking methodologies and customer discovery best practices. • You possess strong communication skills and can clearly articulate design decisions and advocate for the user. • You can align design goals with product and company strategy, demonstrating leadership in shaping product vision. • Bonus if you’ve worked on AI/LLM-powered experiences or within emerging technologies. • You must be a “US Person” as defined under Export Control regulations, which includes US Citizens or lawful permanent residents.

📑    What the job involves

• Design user-centric experiences that balance aesthetics with technical feasibility. • Prototype and validate AI-driven and other advanced concepts using tools such as Figma. • Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to inform product decisions. • Rapidly iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback and user insights. • Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to define and deliver high-value features. • Develop and maintain a scalable design system shared across the platform. • Serve as design’s internal advocate and build out the company’s design language and culture. • Drive cross-functional alignment and communicate design direction clearly across teams. • Take ownership of end-to-end design processes and contribute to product strategy and roadmap. • Lead the future growth of the design function within the company, mentoring others as the team expands.

⚡    Company Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours and autonomy. • Unlimited paid time off, allowing for true work-life balance. • Competitive salary and meaningful equity that reflects early-stage impact. • Annual home office stipend to support ergonomic and productive work setups. • Dedicated budget for learning and development to foster professional growth. • Direct collaboration with leadership, creating opportunities for strategic influence and career advancement. • Work on industry-defining challenges at the forefront of AI, workforce, and manufacturing technology. • Be an early voice in shaping the design culture and trajectory of a dynamic startup.