Design Technologist

Co-Intelligence Labs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market compensation

Generous equity compensation

Job summary

A tech company focused on AI in healthcare is seeking a Design Technologist to bridge design and engineering in developing intuitive AI-powered healthcare experiences. The role involves designing prototypes, collaborating on AI integration, and ensuring user-centered designs. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in design technology and strong frontend development skills, particularly with React. This full-time position is located in Austin, TX, with relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in design technology.
• Strong frontend development skills with React and TypeScript.
• Experience in user research and creating accessible experiences.
• Excitement about applying AI to user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype AI-powered interfaces using frontend technologies.
• Build functional design prototypes for user flows and AI interactions.
• Collaborate with engineers on AI integration.
• Conduct user research to inform design concepts.
• Develop design systems for AI-generated content.
• Translate design concepts into working code.
• Prototype emerging AI features for enhanced user experience.

Skills

Frontend development

React

AI integration

User research

Design systems

Prototyping

CSS/Tailwind

Effective communication

Tools

Figma

Job description

Overview

As a Design Technologist, you'll bridge design and engineering to create intuitive AI-powered healthcare experiences. You'll combine human-centered design principles with AI engineering skills to build functional prototypes, interactive interfaces, and conversational experiences that make complex healthcare decisions feel natural and accessible. This role sits at the intersection of design thinking and technical implementation. You'll work closely with our engineering, product, and AI teams to rapidly prototype new concepts, validate design decisions through code, and help establish design systems that work seamlessly with AI technologies.

Location: Austin, TX (relocation assistance provided)

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype AI-powered interfaces using modern frontend technologies to create conversational experiences across web and mobile platforms
• Build functional design prototypes that demonstrate complex user flows, AI interactions, and data visualizations for healthcare decision-making
• Collaborate on AI integration by working with engineers to implement natural language interfaces, recommendation systems, and personalized user experiences
• Conduct user research to understand healthcare navigation challenges and validate design concepts through rapid prototyping and testing
• Develop design systems that accommodate dynamic AI-generated content, conversational interfaces, and accessibility requirements
• Bridge design and engineering by translating design concepts into working code and helping engineers implement pixel-perfect, user-centered experiences
• Prototype emerging AI features like voice interfaces, adaptive UIs, and intelligent onboarding flows that respond to user context and needs

Qualifications

• Have 3+ years of experience in design technology, with a portfolio showcasing both design thinking and technical implementation skills
• Know frontend development well, including React, TypeScript, CSS/Tailwind, and experience with design tools like Figma or similar
• Have a background in human-centered design with experience in user research, interaction design, and creating accessible, inclusive experiences
• Are excited about AI engineering and want to explore how AI can enhance user interfaces and create more intuitive experiences
• Can prototype quickly and enjoy moving between design concepts and functional code to validate ideas and communicate vision
• Think systematically about design systems, component libraries, and how design scales across complex healthcare workflows
• Care deeply about healthcare impact and want to create technology that makes healthcare more accessible and understandable for diverse users
• Communicate effectively across design and engineering teams, translating user needs into technical requirements and vice versa
• Enjoy playing with new technologies - we’re all pushing the envelope with how we develop products and we expect you to do the same

About the Company

Co-Intelligence Labs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to using AI to solve pressing human challenges, starting with healthcare navigation. We're committed to building AI systems that prioritize safety, user empowerment, and diverse perspectives to benefit society broadly. We believe in the power of design-driven technology and invest in team members who can bridge the gap between human needs and technical possibilities. We pay above market for startups and offer generous equity compensation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet