Senior Product Designer

Location Palo Alto - Hybrid Employment Type Contract Department Product Transform healthcare with us. Qualified Health is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who has hands‑on experience designing complex software products, workflows, AI‑assisted experiences, and operational platforms in fast‑paced startup environments. We are looking for a systems thinker who can operate across multiple products simultaneously, rapidly prototype ideas, and partner closely with engineering and product teams to ship thoughtful, scalable experiences. Key Responsibilities Work across multiple complex products including workflows, chat interfaces, operational platforms, AI‑assisted experiences, and internal tooling Design end‑to‑end product experiences across 4–5 products simultaneously while maintaining a high quality bar Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and Founders to understand product functionality and translate requirements into thoughtful, scalable designs Tackle complex problems and help ideate solutions when requirements are ambiguous or not fully formed Translate loosely defined requirements into user‑centered product experiences Create storyboards, wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high‑fidelity mockups to visualize and communicate design concepts Design intuitive interfaces that align with our brand identity and enhance user engagement Rapidly prototype ideas and collaborate closely with engineering teams to ship quickly and iterate effectively Develop scalable and extensible product experiences with a strong systems‑thinking mindset Build and scale design systems, component libraries, reusable patterns, and style guides across products Review design work and contribute to evolving design standards and best practices Conduct user‑centered design processes including research synthesis, flows, mockups, prototypes, and usability improvements Utilize feedback, user testing, and data analysis to refine experiences and improve usability Clearly communicate design rationale, tradeoffs, and product thinking to cross‑functional teams Share knowledge and insights with the team to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation Create mockups and visual assets to support customer presentations and sales materials Work directly with customers to prototype feature requests, workflows, and tooling concepts Travel occasionally for customer onsite visits, research sessions, team collaboration, and product workshops Stay up‑to‑date with the latest UI/UX trends, AI product design patterns, technologies, and best practices Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Graphic Design, Product Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related field. If you do not possess a degree in Engineering, you must have experience working closely with engineering teams Minimum of 5+ years of product design experience, preferably in startup or high‑growth environments Strong 0→1 product design experience from concept through production and iteration Proven experience building and scaling design systems, component libraries, and reusable patterns across products Experience designing workflows, chat interfaces, AI‑assisted experiences, enterprise software, and operational platforms Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced startup environments Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, and Founders Proficiency in Figma and modern prototyping workflows Portfolio demonstrating strong product thinking and design execution across web and/or mobile platforms Experience with industry standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Principle, etc.) Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills Comfortable balancing speed, ambiguity, and product quality Passionate about AI and the future of intelligent software experiences Desirable Skills Startup experience, especially within high‑growth or early‑stage companies Healthcare or enterprise software experience AI‑native product design experience across complex workflows, internal tooling, and enterprise software platforms Experience working in forward‑deployed environments alongside customers, engineering, and product teams Why Join Qualified Health? This is an opportunity to join a fast‑growing company and a world‑class team, that is poised to change the healthcare industry. We are a passionate, mission‑driven team that is building a category‑defining product. We are backed by premier investors and are looking for founding team members who are excited to do the best work of their careers. Our employees are integral to achieving our goals so we are proud to offer competitive salaries with equity packages, robust medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible working hours, hybrid work options and an inclusive environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Our Commitment to Diversity Qualified Health is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to building a team that reflects the world we live in. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability or veteran status. Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this role is between $85 - $100/hour, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This is a contract to hire position. When the converting to full time this role is also eligible for equity and benefits. Join our mission to revolutionize healthcare with AI. To apply, please send your resume through the application below. #J-18808-Ljbffr