Headspace · 2 weeks ago
Staff AI Product Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
6+ years expHeadspace is on a mission to create a world where mental health is never an obstacle. They are seeking a Staff Product Designer to own design execution and contribute to design strategy across high-impact product surfaces, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance member experiences.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Own design execution and contribute to design strategy across complex product areas, setting a high bar for interaction quality and member experience
Bring AI fluency to every stage of the design process, using AI-powered tools for prototyping, research synthesis, and rapid iteration to accelerate and elevate the quality of design work
Drive design vision within your workstreams across multi-quarter timelines, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Research to embed design thinking early and often
Influence roadmap decisions and product strategy;Bring evidence-based design rationale into cross-functional conversations and contribute meaningfully to roadmap discussions
Lead and conduct design research including generative studies, contextual inquiry, concept testing, and usability evaluations, to deeply understand member needs, behaviors, and mental models
Partner with dedicated Research team members to define research agendas for your workstreams, and operate independently when research support is not available
Apply behavioral design principles to create experiences that support habit formation, reduce friction, and drive meaningful engagement with mental health content and care
Mentor and support designers across levels, contributing to reviews, knowledge sharing, and helping create the conditions for the team to do strong work
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience designing thoughtful, human-centered products—ideally with exposure to emerging technologies or innovative problem spaces
High quality visual design craft with a strong portfolio showcasing high-impact, polished designs and a deep understanding of motion design principles
Deep experience with AI as both a design practice and a design discipline: fluent use of AI powered tools (Claude, Figma Make, Cursor, generative prototyping, LLM assisted research) to accelerate personal workflow, paired with demonstrated experience designing AI powered product experiences for end users that feel natural, trustworthy, and human centered. Portfolio must include shipped or advanced concept work in AI driven product design, not solely AI assisted workflow examples
Strong knowledge of iOS and Android patterns, behaviors, and interface design standards
Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools to create and communicate complex design ideas with clarity
Experience designing interfaces for digital products, with a focus on crafting seamless, engaging, and accessible experiences
A curious, strategic mindset with the ability to break down ambiguous challenges into actionable design solutions
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and clarify how design decisions align with broader team and company goals
Proven ability to mentor, inspire, while promoting a growth-oriented mindset
Preferred
Experience working in emerging technologies, AI-driven experiences, or other innovative product spaces
Demonstrated design research competency, experience independently planning and executing generative and evaluative research methods (user interviews, usability testing, diary studies, concept testing) and translating findings into product-shaping insights is highly preferred
Proven ability to lead engaging workshops and foster creativity across interdisciplinary teams
Skilled in motion design and interaction design, creating dynamic and seamless user experiences
Strong ability to explore, iterate, and refine ideas through prototyping, user testing, and experimentation
Experience contributing to or working within design systems to ensure consistency and scalability
Experience in healthcare or digital health is a plus, particularly where design work touched health behavior change, sensitive member journeys, or collaboration with clinical teams
Benefits
+ equity
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Monthly wellness stipend
Retirement savings match
Lifetime Headspace membership
Generous parental leave
3 days per week from our office; flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week (hybrid model)
Company
Headspace
Headspace is a mental health company offering AI companionship, coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and mindfulness tools for everyday support.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$320.85MKey Investors
Oxford Finance LLCBliscePacific Western Bank
2023-07-26Debt Financing· $105M
2022-02-14Series C
2021-10-31Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Tom Pickett
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Puddicombe
Co-Founder
Recent News
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