About the Job
Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer (2 month Contract) to join our growing team at LakefrontAI! The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for building intuitive, user-first digital experiences. In this role, you will own the end-to-end design process—from discovery and research to high-fidelity UI—and play a key role in shaping the product experiences across our web and mobile platforms. If you're excited to influence design vision, collaborate cross-functionally, and help craft meaningful technology, we’d love to hear from you.
Who We Are
LakefrontAI is a remote-first, US-Based AI startup focused on building cutting-edge technology products that simplify decision-making and optimize performance across industries. Our mission is to bring intelligent solutions to everyday challenges—making systems smarter, faster, and more human-centered. Whether it's streamlining enterprise workflows or improving consumer experiences, we're committed to design excellence, innovation, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Design Ownership: Lead the design of new features and enhancements for both mobile and web platforms.
- User Research & Insights: Conduct user interviews, usability tests, and analyze data to drive design decisions and align with product goals.
- Design Systems: Help build and evolve our design system to ensure scalability, speed, and visual coherence across all products.
- Interaction & Visual Design: Deliver detailed user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity visuals, and interactive prototypes.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define problems and iterate on elegant solutions.
- User Advocacy: Champion user-centered thinking and infuse empathy into every part of the product development lifecycle.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Support junior designers through feedback and contribute to building a strong design culture.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 4+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or interaction design roles.
- A compelling portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work across mobile and web platforms.
- Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Figma).
- Solid understanding of visual and interaction design fundamentals with strong attention to detail.
- Experience working on consumer-facing digital products with measurable impact.
- Familiarity with user research methods and ability to translate insights into design outcomes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Awareness of front-end development constraints and capabilities.
Bonus Experience
- Prior experience working in startups or fast-paced product environments.
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript to support developer collaboration.
- Experience designing for AI platforms, marketplaces, or SaaS tools.
- Familiarity with analytics platforms.
Why Join Us?
- High-impact role contributing to the design and direction of breakthrough AI-powered products.
- Competitive salary
- Remote-first culture—work from anywhere in India.
- Flat, collaborative, and fast-paced team environment.
- Opportunity to shape a growing company from the ground up.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV, portfolio, and a short note about why you’re excited to join LakefrontAI to careers@lakefrontai.com