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Pax8 · 2 days ago

Senior UX Designer / Researcher, Labs

Pax8 is a company focused on transforming how small businesses operate through autonomous AI agents. The Senior UX Designer/Researcher will design intuitive user experiences and interfaces, conduct user research, and lead the development of the UX Research team, all while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the overall user experience.

Cloud ManagementEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureMarketplace

Responsibilities

Conduct studies of small business operations and channel partners to identify AI enhancement opportunities
Lead exploratory research into emerging use cases, user mental models for AI agents, and novel interaction patterns
Design intuitive interfaces for agent configuration, orchestration, business process optimization, and new ideas as we develop them together
Work tribally with Pax8's UX and UXR teams to share knowledge and contribute AI agent research insights to the broader design organization, while leveraging established UX practices and research methodologies
Establish design operations, team processes, and foster user-centered culture
Partner with VP of UX and VP of User Research on design strategy
Attract and evaluate top design and research talent with the Labs Team
Take a leadership role in shaping the growth of the UX Research team by helping to define roles, onboard new hires, mentor junior researchers/designers, and establish scalable research practices and operations
Partner closely with Engineering Manager, Product Lead, and Technical Fellow on user experience requirements and technical constraints
Present insights to executive leadership and interface with core Pax8 teams

Qualification

UX design experienceDesign tools proficiencyAI product designMixed-methods researchSaaS platform designBusiness acumenTeam leadershipCuriosity about AIRapid experimentationCollaboration skills

Required

At least 7+ years of UX design experience with 3+ years in team leadership or senior IC roles
Expert-level proficiency in design tools such as Figma, v0, or other prototyping platforms, with design system experience
Active use of AI tools in design workflow (design assistance, prototyping, research analysis) and curiosity about emerging AI capabilities
Demonstrated experience researching and designing for b2b SaaS, business intelligence, workflow optimization, or similar SMB products
Experience with UXR processes including panel recruitment, participant management, and research operations
Skilled in mixed-methods research, combining interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data querying and analysis to deliver actionable insights
Proven ability to design intuitive prototypes for complex workflows, multi-step business processes, and AI-powered tools
Experience building and scaling design teams, establishing design operations, and collaborating with executive leadership
Deep familiarity with SaaS platform design patterns, marketplace interfaces, and multi-tenant applications
Comfortable with rapid experimentation, hypothesis-driven design, and learning from failed experiments in fast-moving environments
B.A./B.S. in a related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred

Experience designing for AI-powered products, business intelligence platforms, or workflow optimization tools
Strong business acumen with understanding of SMB market dynamics or B2B2B business models
Startup or scale-up experience, comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and picking up new skills to meet team needs
Curiosity about AI capabilities, and excitement about establishing a novel interaction/design language for the AI use cases

Benefits

Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible, Open Vacation
Paid Sick Time Off
Extended Leave for Life events
RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
Career Development Programs
Stock Option Eligibility
Employee-led Resource Groups

Company

Pax8 is a cloud commerce marketplace company that specializes in cloud-based solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$395.47M
Key Investors
HSBCSoftBank Vision FundFirstMile Ventures
2023-09-05Debt Financing· $50M
2022-04-11Series Unknown· $185M
2021-01-06Series Unknown· $96M

Leadership Team

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Scott Chasin
Chief Executive Officer
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Oguo Atuanya
Corporate Vice President - Vendor Experience
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