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Lila Sciences · 3 days ago

Head of Design

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$260K/yr - $346K/yr
date8+ years exp

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. As the Head of Design, you will lead product and industrial design, shaping user journeys and ensuring a unified, intuitive app for scientific applications.

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Responsibilities

The vision for and the execution of a coherent, brand-aligned design across digital and physical products
End-to-end design of native app to power scientists
Wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that translate user needs into clear interfaces
A cohesive design system, including components, guidelines, and documentation for consistency and scalability
Collaborative feedback loops with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to refine and implement designs

Qualification

Digital product designDesign tools proficiencyInteraction designDesign system developmentData visualization principlesBasic front-end prototypingCommunicationCollaborative mindset

Required

8+ years of experience in digital product design, preferably in SaaS or data-intensive applications
Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work from research and wireframing to polished visual designs
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and modern LLM-generated rapid prototypes
Deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and accessibility best practices
Extreme openness to leveraging the latest AI tools to redefine how your profession operates
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, able to present and iterate on designs based on feedback

Preferred

Experience in life sciences, biotech, or scientific research software
Familiarity with data visualization libraries or principles (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly)
Basic front-end prototyping skills (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
Prior involvement in building or scaling a design system

Benefits

Bonus potential
Generous early equity

Company

Lila Sciences

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Lila Sciences creates a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous labs for life sciences, chemistry, and materials science. It is a sub-organization of Flagship Pioneering.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.lila.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Lila Sciences has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$550M
Key Investors
NVenturesFlagship Pioneering
2025-10-14Series A· $115M
2025-09-14Series A· $235M
2025-03-10Seed· $200M

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