Flagship Pioneering
Overview
Director, Software Design role at Flagship Pioneering
Your Impact at Lila As Lila’s
Director of Software Design , you will shape the user journey of the Lila App, the window into our AI and Autonomous Lab Platform. You will define workflows, prototype innovative interfaces, and collaborate across teams to ensure that every feature is unified into an intuitive and efficient app for science.
What You'll Be Building
End-to-end design of native app to power scientists
Wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that translate user needs into clear interfaces.
A cohesive design system, including components, guidelines, and documentation for consistency and scalability.
Collaborative feedback loops with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to refine and implement designs.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
8+ years of experience in digital product design, preferably in SaaS or data-intensive applications.
Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work from research and wireframing to polished visual designs.
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
Deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and accessibility best practices.
Openness to leveraging the latest AI tools to redefine how your profession operates.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, able to present and iterate on designs based on feedback.
Bonus Points For
Experience in life sciences, biotech, or scientific research software.
Familiarity with data visualization libraries or principles (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly).
Basic front-end prototyping skills (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
Prior involvement in building or scaling a design system.
We’re All In Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
A Note to Agencies Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Biotechnology Research and Research Services
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Your Impact at Lila As Lila’s
Director of Software Design , you will shape the user journey of the Lila App, the window into our AI and Autonomous Lab Platform. You will define workflows, prototype innovative interfaces, and collaborate across teams to ensure that every feature is unified into an intuitive and efficient app for science.
What You'll Be Building
End-to-end design of native app to power scientists
Wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that translate user needs into clear interfaces.
A cohesive design system, including components, guidelines, and documentation for consistency and scalability.
Collaborative feedback loops with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to refine and implement designs.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
8+ years of experience in digital product design, preferably in SaaS or data-intensive applications.
Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work from research and wireframing to polished visual designs.
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
Deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and accessibility best practices.
Openness to leveraging the latest AI tools to redefine how your profession operates.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, able to present and iterate on designs based on feedback.
Bonus Points For
Experience in life sciences, biotech, or scientific research software.
Familiarity with data visualization libraries or principles (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js, Plotly).
Basic front-end prototyping skills (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
Prior involvement in building or scaling a design system.
We’re All In Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
A Note to Agencies Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Biotechnology Research and Research Services
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