Benchling · 1 month ago
Product Designer, AI
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expBenchling is a company focused on unlocking the power of biotechnology through modern software solutions. They are seeking an experienced Product Designer to design AI features that enhance the user experience for scientists, collaborating with various teams to bring new capabilities to life.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceSoftware
Responsibilities
Work with Product Management and Engineering teams to define product strategy, scope, and prioritization in a startup-like environment
Own the design for high-impact initiatives from research, concepts, wireframing, mockups, through to implementation
Work in real time with Engineers to prototype ideas quickly to validate product directions
Conduct user research / interviews to inform product direction, interactive improvements to increase usability
Use and contribute to evolving Design systems by collaborating with other Designers to identify gaps, and create design components that have high utility across the entire product
Clearly communicate design rationale to cross-functional teams, and Product and Design leadership
Effectively communicate in a hybrid environment that balances in-person collaboration and remote work
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience driving the design of saas, mobile, or AI products, preferably ones that rely on high traffic conversion funnels for growth
A strong portfolio of relevant design work that conveys an ability to design for powerful functionality, as well as growth and conversion
A track record of working with and simplifying complex product architectures or workflows
Strong communication skills and ability to explain the reasoning behind complex decisions
Experience contributing to a design system for complex software products
Experience working with Product Management, Engineers, and fellow Designers in an agile environment
Preferred
A strong understanding of AI will serve you well in this role—but it is not a requirement
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Broad range of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents
Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
Four months of fully paid parental leave
401(k) + Employer Match
Commuter benefits for in-office employees and a generous home office set up stipend for remote employees
Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching, for employees and their dependents
Monthly Wellness stipend
Learning and development stipend
Generous and flexible vacation
Company-wide Winter holiday shutdown
Sabbaticals for 5-year and 10-year anniversaries
Company
Benchling
Benchling is an IT company that provides a cloud-based software platform for biology researchers and research and development organizations.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$411.9MKey Investors
Sequoia Capital Global EquitiesAlkeon CapitalMenlo Ventures
2021-11-17Series F· $100M
2021-04-14Series E· $200M
2020-05-28Series D· $50M
Leadership Team
Sam Wickramasekara
Founder & CEO
Ashutosh Singhal
Co-Founder and President
Recent News
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