Lead Designer

General Description

We're looking for a highly proactive and visionary AI-Enhanced Design Lead to join our team. This isn't about designing AI systems or interfaces; it's about pioneering the future of how we craft traditional digital products, services, and strategic initiatives by leveraging the immense power of AI tools. You'll be at the forefront of integrating AI into our design workflow, constantly challenging us to raise the bar and explore new frontiers in what's possible. If you're a strategic thinker with a deep passion for user-centered design, a keen interest in cutting-edge technology, and a drive to innovate, you'll thrive in this role. You'll not only shape our products but also the very way we bring them to life.

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Roles and responsibiliti**

• esLead the strategic integration and application of AI tools to accelerate and enhance our design process for traditional digital products, services, and strategic initiative
• s.Drive design innovation by continually exploring and advocating for new AI-powered methodologies to push the boundaries of what's possibl
• e.Apply critical and strategic thinking to identify AI opportunities that solve complex design challenges and deliver superior user value across various design domain
• s.Champion user-centered solutions, translating complex needs into intuitive digital experiences while ensuring human-centricity is paramount, even with AI assistanc
• e.Oversee rapid prototyping and iteration, leveraging AI tools to generate and test high-fidelity, functional, code-based prototype
• s.Conduct advanced user research and testing to validate AI-enhanced designs and ensure they meet real-world user need
• s.Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business teams, effectively communicating design vision and rational
• e.Contribute to the evolution of our design system and overall design maturity by identifying how AI can streamline processes and empower the tea
• m.Act as a thought leader, sharing insights on AI in design and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the compan

y.
Educat

• ionBachelor's or Master's degree in Design (e.g., HCI, Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design), Computer Science, or a related fie
• ld.5+ years of progressive experience in Product Design, UX/UI Design, Service Design, or Strategic Design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating impactful wo
• rk.Fluent in English (written and spoken) for effective collaboration with international clients and tea

ms.
Sk

illsDesign Expertise & Stra

• tegyDeep expertise in UI/UX principles, interaction, and visual des
• ign.Proficiency in information architecture and evolving design syst
• ems.Ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to complex design challen

ges.AI & Design Innova

• tionStrong understanding and practical application of AI tools in design (e.g., Figma Make, generative
• AI).Expertise in prompt engineering for precise and innovative design outco
• mes.Proactive mindset to explore and advocate for new AI-powered methodolog

ies.User Research & Valida

• tionAdvanced skills in planning and conducting qualitative and quantitative user resea
• rch.Proficiency in comprehensive usability testing and validation meth
• ods.Unwavering commitment to ensuring human-centricity in all AI-enhanced desi

gns.Prototyping & Technical Flu

• encyMastery of modern prototyping tools for high-fidelity, interactive, code-based prototy
• pes.Familiarity with foundational web technologies (HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript concep
• ts).Ability to read, understand, and make minor edits to front-end code for prototype refinem

ent.Leadership & Collabora

• tionOutstanding communication skills to articulate complex design and AI conce
• pts.Natural collaborative leadership, fostering teamwork and providing mentors
• hip.Self-driven and curious, always seeking to challenge norms and raise the

bar.
Require

• mentsDemonstrable experience leading design initiatives that have shipped successful digital products or serv
• ices.A strong portfolio showcasing your end-to-end design process, critical thinking, and examples of how you've integrated or experimented with AI in your work, particularly with functional, code-based protot
• ypes.Demonstrable interest and a forward-thinking perspective on the role of AI in shaping the future of design and product develop
• ment.Comfort working with front-end development teams and understanding technical feasibility, bridging the gap between design vision and technical implementation, even at a basic code l
• evel.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment and adapt to evolving technologies and project requirem
• ents.Based in Latin America, with a strong preference for candidates located in Guate

mala.