Principal Product Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete UX/UI design across VIA’s product offerings, which include AI-driven platforms, agentic workflow interfaces, collaborative data environments, and permission-based data sharing experiences.

• Convert high-level workflows into low-fidelity mockups to eliminate ambiguity and speed up the iteration process.

• Create secure-by-default interaction patterns that enhance data visibility, access control, and sharing capabilities.

• Assess the balance between technical complexity and user value in collaboration with stakeholders to influence the roadmap.

• Lead design initiatives for data-centric platforms, emphasizing cohesive workflows and scalable solutions.

• Collaborate with Engineering to address technical constraints, backend logic, and the implementation of complex features.

• Transform technical requirements and security parameters into high-fidelity product designs.

• Transition from strategy and wireframing to prototyping, component documentation, and UI copy development.

• Advocate for the responsible use of AI within the human-centered design framework.

• Develop and refine design patterns and principles to ensure consistency and scalability across VIA’s technology suite.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in product design, including at least 3 years in complex enterprise or technical fields such as AI platforms, cybersecurity, identity, or data-intensive systems.

• Technical fluency with direct engagement in engineering, including reading system architecture and designing within real-world constraints.

• Ability to quickly synthesize complex information and influence product direction effectively.

• Experience with agentic and collaborative workflows that involve multiple users or agents interacting with a shared state.

• Strategic curiosity and the capability to identify hidden technical issues or user needs in high-stakes scenarios.

• Proven track record in designing intricate workflows and security-centric systems where trust and accuracy are critical.

• Strong visual design acumen for complex technical interfaces.

• Experience in design leadership and mentorship, including guiding designers, refining internal processes, and enhancing collective outcomes.

• Self-driven and passionate about work improvement.

• Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to respectfully challenge existing norms.

• Ability to lead discussions with curiosity and appreciate diverse perspectives.

• Openness to feedback and a commitment to ongoing personal growth.

• Ability to excel in collaborative settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401K plan with up to 5% employer contribution.

• Comprehensive health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully funded from day one for your entire family.

• Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave.

• 4-week paid ramp-back program.

• $10K family-forming benefit covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy.

• Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period.

• Summer Fridays.

• Extended holiday period in December.

• Flexibility to work from home as necessary.

• Access to three collaborative offices equipped with all essential resources.

• Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months each year.

• Personalized growth opportunities.

• Internal and external mentorship panels.

• Customized goals and feedback sessions.

• Access to learning and development programs, including VIA’s leadership program.

• Dedicated wellness advisor.

• Transit benefits to assist with commuting costs.

• In-person team-building and collaboration events.