Design Lead - Innovation (Product Design)

TL;DR

Design Lead - Innovation (Product Design): Shaping early-stage concepts into human-centered experiences with an accent on visual and experiential direction. Focus on translating abstract ideas into tangible prototypes and leveraging AI-enabled tools to accelerate design exploration.

Location: Remote (United States)

Company

An innovation-focused incubation environment dedicated to shaping early-stage concepts into meaningful, human-centered product experiences.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the visual direction, mood, tone, and identity for emerging product concepts.
• Design and prototype high-quality user interfaces across web, mobile, and kiosk platforms.
• Translate abstract product ideas into tangible artifacts, ranging from sketches to high-fidelity interactive prototypes.
• Elevate design craft across typography, layout, motion, and visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape early-stage concepts and communicate design rationale.
• Incorporate emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to accelerate ideation and design exploration.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in product, UX, visual, or interaction design.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating multi-platform digital experiences and prototyping excellence.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to build prototypes using tools like Framer, ProtoPie, or Principle.
• Experience integrating AI tools such as Midjourney or Adobe Firefly into the design workflow.

Nice to have

• Motion design experience using After Effects or Lottie.
• Familiarity with front-end development.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with a standard weekday schedule.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture focused on growth and experimentation.
• Access to modern design tools and emerging AI technologies.