Remote
Product Designer (Contractor)
Experience: 5-7 years in product design with a strong visual design background Responsibilities Design expressive, visually compelling features for users of our AI news and interest feed Craft clear, engaging visual stories that communicate ideas effectively to our stakeholders Partner with product managers, engineers, and content strategists to define and deliver product features Work effectively within a complex design system to deliver cohesive, scalable designs Apply a sharp eye for detail to ensure pixel-perfect execution and high-quality fit and finish across releases. Collaborate with motion designers to integrate animation and micro-interactions that enhance usability and delight. Contribute to design critiques and articulate rationale behind visual decisions to build alignment across stakeholders. Stay ahead of emerging design trends, AI capabilities, and consumer content behaviors to inform innovative solutions. Qualifications 5-7 years of professional product design experience, with a portfolio showcasing excellence in visual design for consumer-facing digital products. Strong background in visual communication, typography, color, layout, and iconography. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with prototyping tools and workflows. Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and delivering independently from concept to production. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing creativity with deadlines. Bonus: Motion design skills (After Effects, Principle, Lottie, or similar) with an understanding of UX animation principles. Bonus: Experience with generative AI tools (e.g., Figma Make, MidJourney, DALL·E, Runway, or similar)
