Design Associate

We're looking for a Design Associate who thinks like a PM, speaks up when something doesn't work for the user, and can build a design system from scratch. You've got 4-6 years of design experience in product companies, you're just as comfortable prototyping with AI as sketching on a whiteboard, and you're genuinely curious about new tools - Claude Design, Rive, Spline, whatever dropped last week. If you like solving hard, ambiguous problems and shipping fast, this is your kind of team. What you'll do Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps Create beautiful, functional UI designs that are easy and enjoyable to use. Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look Create original graphic designs. Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders Identify and troubleshoot UX problems, applying strong analytical thinking to diagnose root causes Apply AI-assisted workflows and vibe coding to speed up design-to-build handoff Design and maintain scalable design systems with reusable components, patterns, and standards to ensure consistency across products Promote and educate teams on design guidelines and patterns, helping evolve the existing design system Clearly communicate design ideas and decisions to key stakeholders through documentation, reviews, and presentations Experience designing enterprise software is a plus What you bring 4–6 years of experience designing and delivering digital products from start to finish in cross-functional teams Decent UI design skills, backed by a strong portfolio of design projects Sharp problem-solving ability and analytical thinking Experience leading design initiatives and fostering a collaborative design culture Strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build alignment and consensus Must-have: hands-on experience with AI workflows Vibe coding is preferred. Comfortable using AI throughout the design process - from ideation and prototyping to research synthesis and documentation - to work faster and explore more possibilities Strong design judgment to evaluate, refine, and validate AI-generated outputs Ability to provide clear design context and instructions to help AI generate high-quality, consistent, and user-centered outcomes Team spirit and strong communication skills to collaborate across stakeholders Good time-management skills BSc in Design, Computer Science or a related field