Founding Designer
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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.
<a href="https://vapi.ai/">
Give it a try here
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We
<a href="https://x.com/Vapi_AI/status/1770835168216936770">
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 & 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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