Founding Designer

Posted on: 
December 8, 2024

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  Company Overview

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 Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini are about to onboard 4 billion people to voice assistants that actually talk like people. This marks a new beginning for voice as the world’s default interface. We will

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  all

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 want voice

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  everywhere

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 . Businesses are not ready. Products are not ready.

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 We’re building the infrastructure that helps developers close the gap between the raw model and voice AI in production.

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  Give it a try here

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 We

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  launched in March

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 , scaled revenue, and raised a Series A from a top-tier firm this past week. We’re a small team of 12 and growing. We're building out the founding team in-person in SF to scale what’s working.

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  Mission

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 As our Founding Designer &amp; UX Visionary, you'll be the creative force behind our brand and product. This isn't just a design role; it's an opportunity to craft the very essence of how users will interact with AI through voice. You'll be instrumental in developing a design language that makes complex voice AI technology accessible and engaging for developers and end-users alike.

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  What You'll Shape

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   Innovative Voice Experiences: Push the boundaries of Voice User Interface (VUI) design so developers can consistently create interactions that feel magical yet familiar.

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   Brand Evolution: Develop a dynamic brand identity that evolves with our product and resonates with our forward-thinking audience.

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   User-Centric Design Process: Champion a design thinking approach that puts our users and end users at the heart of every decision.

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   Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridge the gap between design, engineering, and product, ensuring seamless integration of form and function.

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   Design System Architecture: Build a scalable design system that will grow with our product and team.

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   Usability Research: Lead user testing initiatives to continuously refine and improve our product experience.

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   Design Culture: Set the tone for design excellence within the company, mentoring future team members and evangelizing the importance of great design.

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  Competencies

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   Voice User Interface Design: Proven expertise in designing intuitive and engaging Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) that enhance user interaction with AI technologies.

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   User-Centric Approach: Strong ability to apply design thinking methodologies, ensuring that user needs and preferences are central to the design process.

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   Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration between design, engineering, and product teams, ensuring alignment on project goals.

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   Prototyping and Tools Proficiency: Mastery of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, with the capability to create prototypes for voice interactions.

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   Research and Usability Testing: Experience in conducting usability research and user testing to gather insights and iteratively improve product experiences.

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   Adaptability and Growth Mindset: Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment, embracing change and demonstrating a willingness to learn and grow.

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  Qualifications

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   Experience: 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, specifically focusing on voice user interfaces or conversational AI platforms.

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   Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to simplify complex interactions and design engaging voice experiences.

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   Technical Understanding: Familiarity with AI concepts, natural language processing, and best practices for voice interface design.

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   Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for articulating design concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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   Educational Background: A degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field is preferred; however, relevant experience and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences are highly valued.

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