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Principal Product Designer, AI Hardware & UI - Pocket
Product Designer
Lead end‑to‑end product design for AI‑powered hardware and interfaces, shaping user experiences from concept through production while defining design systems and collaborating with engineering and product teams.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full design lifecycle for AI hardware products, from research and concept sketches to high‑fidelity UI mockups and production‑ready specifications.
- Develop and maintain a cohesive design system that scales across hardware, firmware, and web/mobile interfaces.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and field studies to uncover real‑world workflows and translate insights into actionable design solutions.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—engineers, product managers, and data scientists—to ensure feasibility, performance, and alignment with AI capabilities.
- Mentor junior designers, champion design thinking practices, and advocate for user‑centric decisions throughout the organization.
Requirements
- 7+ years of product design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating AI or hardware‑focused projects.
- Expert proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite, and hands‑on prototyping skills (e.g., Principle, Framer, or physical mockups).
- Deep understanding of user‑centered design methods, usability testing, and translating research into high‑impact UI/UX solutions.
- Experience designing for embedded systems, IoT devices, or AI‑accelerated hardware, including knowledge of constraints like power, latency, and form factor.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive design vision across multidisciplinary teams.