Designer

What We Are Looking For :

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

At Distyl we’re bringing AI to the F500 and view good design as critical to our success. We’re looking for experienced designers with deep passion for defining the future of work with a focus on human value and creating delightful experiences.

You will pioneer the UI / UX patterns in which AI is deployed and used by the world’s most important institutions.

Success at Distyl will require pushing the boundaries of AI design beyond the current chat interfaces seen in ChatGPT and Claude.

To do this you will develop deep empathy for operators at the world’s most important institutions while appreciating AI’s potentials and pitfalls.

As our first product designer, your day to day will encompass the full Product Design lifecycle. You’ll partner with our Product and Engineering leaders on early stage product ideation, run design sprints, build prototypes to market test ideas, and build dev ready mocks for our frontend engineering team.

Key Responsibilities :

User Experience, Interaction and Visual Design : You will be guiding the full product development lifecycle from ideation to design sprints, from wireframes to dev-ready, pixel-perfect designs.

Prototyping : You will translate user research and product stories into high-resolution mockups to sell and validate early product ideas.

User Research : You will collaborate with Distyl’s AI Strategists and Engineers to uncover what users need and how best to communicate that information to them.

Design System Development : As an early-stage startup, our design language is still a work in progress, you’ll help shape how this comes together.

Workflow Design : Some of our systems have conversational interfaces, helping define how AI should interact with humans in expected and unexpected pathways is key.

We are looking for someone who can help us move beyond the traditional chat interface.

Qualifications :

A history of having designed delightful software products : Going from early ideations to shipped software in a short time is our goal; you have >

4 years of experience.

Figma expert : We want a high level of proficiency using Figma with experience creating realistic-looking Figma prototypes.

An iterative design process : We’re working in a new and unknown space, so our first ideas will likely be wrong. We get to the right place through quick iterations on direct user feedback.

Desire to move fast and collaborate across roles : Our company is small, Distyllers wear many hats as we build out the team.

Good visual design sensibilities : A strong understanding of fonts, color, and information hierarchy.

User empathy and customer focus : A deep sense of user empathy and a customer-obsessed approach, ensuring that solutions are not only technically sound, but also closely aligned with customer needs and experiences.

A portfolio of work is necessary

What We Offer :

Competitive salary and benefits package, including equity options and healthcare.

Be part of a mission-oriented company to create practical adoption during the biggest revolution in human productivity.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and make a real impact on the adoption of LLMs in the enterprise space.

Collaborative and supportive work environment, with a strong focus on personal and professional growth.

Exposure to a diverse range of real-world industries and projects, providing unique challenges and learning opportunities.

Chance to be part of a growing team that is passionate about AI and its potential to revolutionize human productivity.

Interview Process :

As a first step, we’ll ask you to submit a portfolio of your work (password protected is fine), an initial call will include a discussion of the problem you were solving for, as well as a chat about an existing GenAI product you’ve used and enjoyed.

As a second step, you’ll meet with members of the founding team to discuss your background and goals

As a final step, you’ll meet with our CEO

Note : Distyl is a hybrid working environment and requires in-office collaboration 3 days a week.

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