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• Introduction to Our Company
• Covalent is transforming how leading industrial companies assess their workforce and utilize workforce data.
• We are a dynamic SaaS startup developing data-centric tools that drive the evolution of manufacturing and employee management.
• Our platform empowers supervisors and teams to make informed decisions swiftly with tools tailored for frontline insights.
• We are expanding our capabilities with new AI/LLM technologies to enhance operational productivity, and we require a seasoned designer to spearhead this initiative.
• Your Role
• As our primary design hire, you will be responsible for design throughout the organization — from shaping user experiences to prototyping innovative AI/LLM concepts.
• Initially, you will collaborate with the product and engineering teams to swiftly explore, prototype, and validate impactful features.
• Over time, you will grow into the design leader, aiding in the development of scalable, elegant, and user-friendly workflows for our users.
• This role presents a unique opportunity to not only influence the user experience of a rapidly growing product but also define our entire design culture, system, and strategy.
• Your Responsibilities
• Design user-focused experiences from inception to execution, balancing usability with technical feasibility.
• Prototype and evaluate new concepts — particularly AI-driven features — using tools like Figma or similar software.
• Lead UX discovery initiatives through user research, interviews, usability tests, and feedback loops.
• Iterate swiftly based on insights, feedback, and evolving priorities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to define and deliver intuitive, high-impact features.
• Establish and enhance a design system that can grow alongside the platform.
• Set the groundwork for our internal design practices and assist in cultivating a thoughtful, cohesive design language.
• Effectively communicate with teams and stakeholders to champion design and explain your decisions.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product or UX/UI design (experience with B2B SaaS or data-centric applications is advantageous).
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar tools for wireframing and prototyping.
• Experience in designing and launching user-friendly interfaces in collaboration with diverse teams.
• Strong skills in user research and exploration; comfortable engaging with users and translating insights into actionable steps.
• A strategic thinker capable of creating and maintaining reusable components, patterns, and scalable design systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, uncertain environment, and adept at transitioning between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• Technical proficiency — able to engage with engineers, comprehend limitations, and design practical solutions.
• Familiarity with design thinking methodologies and customer discovery frameworks.
• Clear and confident communication skills — adept at aligning stakeholders and conveying compelling product narratives.
• Strategic Vision — able to shape and drive the overall design vision in alignment with the company's objectives and product roadmap.
• Bonus: Experience with AI/LLM-driven UX or designing in cutting-edge technology environments.
• Due to the industries we serve, this role must comply with Export Control regulations, requiring a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. “US Person” includes a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
• Direct collaboration with the Head of Product and co-founders on impactful, challenging problems.
• Early involvement in a growing tech organization within a high-growth startup environment.
• Assume ownership and leadership as our inaugural design hire, contributing to the establishment of our product identity.
• Work at the intersection of AI, manufacturing, and contemporary workforce technologies.
• Fully remote position with flexible hours and unlimited PTO.
• Yearly home office allowance and access to a learning and development program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation package and significant equity — contribute to shaping the future and partake in its success.
