Founding (Senior) Product Designer (San Francisco)

We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Designer to lead the design of innovative products at the forefront of securing AI systems in the enterprise. Reporting into the Head of Product, you'll work at the intersection of complex security challenges, intuitive user experiences and cutting edge AI technology. You'll work closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that address our customers’ unique challenges. This is an ideal role for a designer who thrives in complex problem spaces, loves creating intuitive solutions for technical users, and wants to shape how security teams interact with cutting-edge AI protection tools. As the first full-time product designer, you'll set the foundation for product design at Lakera. What You'll Do & Your Impact:

• Lead design for innovative end-to-end features that streamline workflows for enterprise security teams securing AI systems
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and security experts to translate complex user needs into intuitive, user-centered experiences
• Craft high-fidelity mockups and prototypes that facilitate stakeholder feedback and ensure smooth handoffs to engineering
• Evolve our design system and component library to maintain consistency and delight across all features and platforms
• Conduct user research through interviews and usability testing to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement
• Promote design leadership through championing design thinking throughout Lakera
• Stay current with emerging trends in AI security technology and apply UX best practices to our unique context

Who You Are & What Makes You Qualified:

• 4-6 years of experience as a product designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered interfaces for complex applications
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively translate between user needs and technical requirements, with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter mentality with proven success thriving in fast-paced environments and managing competing priorities
• Strategic mindset that connects design decisions to user insights, business objectives, and security requirements
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and adapting designs for different stakeholders and technical contexts
• Expert proficiency in modern design tools (Figma, etc.) and prototyping techniques
• Passion for AI security and improving how security teams protect critical systems
• Experience in Security or SaaS environments is a plus
• Experience leveraging AI in your work a plus

Logistics Location: San Francisco Logistics: Hybrid with 2 days per week in the office in downtown SF. Deadline to Apply: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Compensation & Benefits Our total compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity, and benefits:

• Above-market equity grants.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Wellness and commuter benefits.

At Lakera, we are dedicated to offering a highly competitive total rewards package, including cash compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The final compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the scope and complexity of the position, as well as the candidate’s experience and qualifications. For roles based in San Francisco, the estimated annual base salary range is $170,000–$193,000 USD. Let's stay connected! Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram to learn more about what is happening at Lakera. ℹ️ Join us on Momentum, the slack community for AI Safety and Security everything. ❗To remove your information from our recruitment database, please email [email protected]. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job