Product Designer

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization in the SF Bay Area to identify a Product Designer for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role offers the chance to shape the user experience of a cutting-edge platform focused on redefining how enterprises integrate AI into workforce planning and operations.

Position Overview

This is a highly impactful, hands-on design role where you will directly influence how enterprise leaders interact with and understand AI-driven insights. The ideal candidate brings strong product design fundamentals, experience with data-rich interfaces, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

You will own end-to-end design execution across complex workflows, contribute to the evolution of the design system, and collaborate closely with engineering and leadership. This role also includes the opportunity to implement smaller UI updates directly within the frontend using modern tools and AI-assisted workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver product features at a rapid pace, occasionally moving from concept to production within a single day
• Own end-to-end design for complex enterprise workflows, including dashboards, pipelines, navigation structures, and data-driven interfaces
• Develop and maintain information architecture , design systems , and UI patterns that support scalability and usability
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering and leadership to define user experiences and product direction
• Contribute to and refine brand voice and visual identity , ensuring a high level of polish and consistency
• Utilize AI coding tools to directly implement smaller UI updates and enhancements in the frontend when appropriate
• Iterate continuously on live product experiences, balancing speed with quality and usability

Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of product design experience with a strong portfolio of shipped product work (not concept-only)
• Demonstrated experience designing complex, data-heavy UIs such as dashboards, admin tools, or multi-step workflows
• Background in B2B or enterprise SaaS , or experience as a primary designer in an early-stage environment
• Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Figma) and comfort working across design and implementation
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) to support design execution
• Strong visual design skills, particularly in typography, layout density, and systems thinking
• Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale
• Comfort working in iterative environments with evolving requirements
• Must be located within commuting distance of the SF Bay Area and available onsite 3 days per week

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with frontend frameworks and design systems such as shadcn, Radix UI, and Tailwind CSS
• Experience contributing to or owning design systems (tokens, components, patterns)
• Exposure to brand, marketing, or landing page design
• Public-facing design work (e.g., portfolio site, writing, talks, or open-source contributions)

Compensation & Benefits

• Target base salary range: $130,000 - $205,000 , depending on experience
• Opportunity for conversion to full-time employment and long-term career growth

Why Apply

This is a unique opportunity for a designer to shape highly visible, enterprise-grade AI products at an early stage. You will have direct ownership over meaningful user experiences, work closely with leadership, and contribute to defining the future of AI-driven design systems and workflows.

Benefit Offerings:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $65.00 to $95.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.