Staff Product Designer - AI-Driven, Remote Leadership

Ladders

United States

Remote

USD 190,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Professional development and mentoring

Collaborative, time-zone diverse team

Accessibility and ethical design focus

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Product Designer to shape design direction for complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple products. You will partner with product and technical stakeholders to translate customer needs into scalable experiences in a remote environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, craft, accessibility, and AI-enabled experiences. A strong portfolio and 8+ years in product design are required, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

8+ years of product design experience on cross-team initiatives.
Exceptional portfolio showing craft and impact.
Fluency in design systems, accessibility standards, and scalable product decisions.
Proven skills across the full design lifecycle from research to usability testing.
Strong prototyping skills with Figma and AI tools.
Experience with AI-powered and automation-embedded product experiences.
Excellent cross-functional leadership and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead design strategy for initiatives spanning multiple teams and products.
Translate customer needs and technical constraints into clear experience direction.
Clarify problem spaces and align teams around deliverables with product partners.
Create prototypes and high-fidelity designs to visualize complex product concepts.
Identify and address product experience gaps and inconsistencies.
Shape AI-enabled workflows to enhance customer control and confidence.
Mentor designers through coaching and design rationale.