Staff Product Designer (San Francisco or Remote East Coast)

Lakera is on a mission to ensure AI does what we want it to do. We are heading towards a future where AI agents run our businesses and personal lives. Here at Lakera, we're not just dreaming about the future; we're building the security foundation for it. We empower security teams and builders so that their businesses can adopt AI technologies and unleash the next phase of intelligent computing.

We work with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and foundation model providers to protect them and their users from adversarial misalignment. We are also the company behind Gandalf, the world’s most popular AI security game.

Lakera has offices in San Francisco and Zurich.

We move fast and work with intensity. We act as one team but expect everyone to take substantial ownership and accountability. We prioritize transparency at every level and are committed to always raising the bar in everything we do. We promote diversity of thought as we believe that creates the best outcomes.

Staff Product Designer

We're looking for an experienced Staff Product Designer to lead the design of innovative products at the forefront of securing AI systems in the enterprise. Reporting into the Head of Product, you'll work at the intersection of complex security challenges, intuitive user experiences and cutting edge AI technology. 

You'll work closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that address our customers’ unique challenges. This is an ideal role for a designer who thrives in complex problem spaces, loves creating intuitive solutions for technical users, and wants to shape how security teams interact with cutting-edge AI protection tools. As the first full-time product designer, you'll set the foundation for product design at Lakera.

What You'll Do & Your Impact:

• Lead design for innovative end-to-end features that streamline workflows for enterprise security teams securing AI systems

• Partner with product managers, engineers, and security experts to translate complex user needs into intuitive, user-centered experiences

• Craft high-fidelity mockups and prototypes that facilitate stakeholder feedback and ensure smooth handoffs to engineering

• Evolve our design system and component library to maintain consistency and delight across all features and platforms

• Conduct user research through interviews and usability testing to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement

• Promote design leadership through championing design thinking throughout Lakera

• Stay current with emerging trends in AI security technology and apply UX best practices to our unique context

Who You Are & What Makes You Qualified:

• 4-6+ years of experience as a product designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered interfaces for complex applications

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively translate between user needs and technical requirements, with internal and external stakeholders

• Self-starter mentality with proven success thriving in fast-paced environments and managing competing priorities

• Strategic mindset that connects design decisions to user insights, business objectives, and security requirements

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and adapting designs for different stakeholders and technical contexts

• Expert proficiency in modern design tools (Figma, etc.) and prototyping techniques

• Passion for AI security and improving how security teams protect critical systems

• Experience in Security or SaaS environments is a plus

• Experience leveraging AI in your work a plus

Logistics

Location: San Francisco / Remote East Coast

Logistics: Hybrid with 2 days per week in the office in downtown San Francisco or Remote East Coast

Deadline to Apply: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Benefits

Our total compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity, and benefits:

• Above-market equity grants.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Paid parental leave.

• Unlimited PTO.

• Wellness and commuter benefits.

At Lakera, we are dedicated to offering a highly competitive total rewards package, including cash compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The final compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the scope and complexity of the position, as well as the candidate’s experience and qualifications. For roles based in San Francisco, the estimated annual base salary range is $170,000–$193,000 USD.