Product Designer - Web

About The Company

Pika is revolutionizing creative expression through cutting-edge AI tools designed for video and image generation. Our mission is to democratize access to lightning-fast, intuitive, and high-quality content creation for a diverse user base ranging from solo creators to collaborative teams. Operating at the forefront of AI media innovation, we foster a dynamic, fast-paced environment characterized by a strong culture of ownership. Our product empowers millions of users worldwide, and we offer flexible remote work options for experienced candidates, alongside the opportunity to work at our Palo Alto headquarters.

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled, web-first Product Designer to assume full ownership of the pika.art web application, including its core components such as the Video & Image Studio, Style Creator, agent-led workflows, plugins, and community features. This senior-level role requires a hands-on, self-directed individual who excels in managing both design systems and technical implementation. You will be responsible for driving the product and design roadmap within your focus areas, directly influencing growth, monetization strategies, and launch initiatives. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, rapid iteration, and delivering high-quality user experiences are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of product design experience, including ownership roles at early-stage startups.
• Proven portfolio showcasing shipped web-based creative tools such as editors, canvases, or timelines.
• Proficiency with Figma or equivalent design tools, modern web development stacks, and code prototyping tools.
• Strong product instincts with the ability to self-direct, prioritize tasks, and deliver impactful outcomes beyond assigned tickets.
• Hands-on experience in design-engineering, including building prototypes and contributing front-end code (preferably React/Next.js).
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects end-to-end, from initial briefs through specification, handoff, and quality assurance.
• Comfortable working independently without daily supervision or structured mentorship.
• Preferred: Experience with mobile product design (native or web app).
• Preferred: Experience shipping creative/media or SaaS growth features such as checkout, onboarding, pricing, and system emails.
• Preferred: Experience in marketing design, including landing pages, asset creation, and SEO optimization.
• Preferred: Experience collaborating with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and strategic direction for core pika.art web interfaces, including full-screen studio, style creator, agent-led tools, plugin integrations, and community features.
• Serve as both design and product owner by setting priorities, drafting detailed specifications, decomposing decisions into actionable tickets, and performing rigorous QA on every release.
• Develop prototypes using React/Next.js or AI-assisted tools such as Lovable, v0, Claude, and Cursor, while ensuring consistency within the design system.
• Manage and iterate on onboarding flows, paywalls, checkout processes, team plans, pricing models, and system emails with a focus on growth and monetization.
• Design and deliver marketing and launch materials, including landing pages, SEO assets, and visuals for new model releases.
• Collaborate daily with the Strategy & Design Lead, company founders, and engineering teams, embracing rapid feedback cycles and sprint turnarounds often under 24 hours.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Monthly creative stipends to support personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities for team retreats fostering collaboration and culture.
• Flexible remote work options or the choice to work onsite at the Palo Alto headquarters (3-5 days per week).

Equal Opportunity

Pika is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.