Senior Product Designer: AI-Driven Design Systems Lead

Akraya Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a design systems and frontend leader to bridge design and engineering for AI-powered experiences in a hybrid role across San Diego and San Francisco. You will shape technical strategy, develop prototypes, and establish best practices for rapid, high-quality delivery across platforms.

The role emphasizes driving new initiatives, influencing teams with a clear design-technology vision, and mentoring designers and engineers in using data, analytics, and GenAI patterns to elevate

Qualifications

• Proficient in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience designing accessible components and testing with WCAG 2.2 AA.
• Skilled with LLM APIs, NLU, and AI coding tools for AI-powered experiences.
• Familiar with GenAI patterns and responsible design.
• Proficient with design systems, component libraries, and prototyping.
• Experience using Figma for design-to-engineering handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Design system foundations and accessible, tested components adopted across platforms.
• Develop AI-powered design experiences with reliable patterns and guardrails.
• Build prototypes with realistic data to explore new ideas.
• Integrate GenAI throughout the design cycle from exploration to production.
• Champion tooling and processes that speed delivery and ensure quality.
• Lead cross-team initiatives and mentor designers and engineers.

Skills

React

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) Testing

LLM APIs

NLU

AI coding tools

Personalized AI experiences

Figma

Motion tools

Tools

Git

Figma

Job description

Akraya is seeking a design systems and frontend leader to bridge design and engineering for AI-powered experiences in a hybrid role across San Diego and San Francisco. You will shape technical strategy, develop prototypes, and establish best practices for rapid, high-quality delivery across platforms.

The role emphasizes driving new initiatives, influencing teams with a clear design-technology vision, and mentoring designers and engineers in using data, analytics, and GenAI patterns to elevate