Agoda
Product Design Lead – AI Assistant & Conversational UX(Bangkok – Based, Relocati
Agoda, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Product Design Lead – AI Assistant & Conversational UX (Bangkok – Based, Relocation Provided) at Agoda. This hybrid role blends hands-on product design with light team leadership, managing a small group of 2–3 designers. What You’ll Do
Lead the end-to-end design of AI and chat-based experiences across web and app Translate complex AI capabilities into clear, helpful user flows and intuitive interfaces Create prototypes and flows that balance clarity, trust, and speed for our users Drive UX and visual design quality within your scope, while aligning with Agoda’s broader vision Partner with Design Leadership, Product managers, Engineers, Researchers, Analysts and Content designers to shape what we build and how we build it Use data-driven insights, research, and industry best practices to align on design direction Leadership & People
Manage and mentor a small team of 2–3 designers, focusing on growth and creativity Provide regular feedback, run critiques, and support career development Help scale design culture, systems, and quality through org-wide design initiatives Act as a thought partner to senior stakeholders across Product, Data Science, and Engineering What You’ll Bring
7+ years of experience in product or interaction design, with proven hands-on craft Experience designing for conversational interfaces, chatbots, or AI-powered systems A strong portfolio showing user-centered thinking and high-quality execution Ability to simplify complexity through clear information architecture and interaction flows Experience leading design discussions and collaborating cross-functionally Mentorship or light people management experience is a plus Familiarity with LLMs, natural language UX, or multimodal interactions is a bonus A data-informed mindset with experience using research, analytics, and best practices to guide design decisions and validate ideas with cross-functional teams Bonus Points
Background in voice UX, multimodal interfaces, or customer support tools Experience with localisation and designing for multilingual audiences Familiarity with personalisation engines or recommendation systems Prior experience in travel, e-commerce, or large-scale B2C platforms Why This Role
This is a rare chance to combine craft leadership and small-team management in a high-impact AI product area. You’ll influence the direction of a new travel paradigm and shape the conversational layer that connects users to Agoda’s ecosystem, from search to support to inspiration. Join us to help build the next generation of AI-powered travel experiences. Equal Opportunity Employer
At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We provide equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer
We do not accept unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive such submissions, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
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Product Design Lead – AI Assistant & Conversational UX (Bangkok – Based, Relocation Provided) at Agoda. This hybrid role blends hands-on product design with light team leadership, managing a small group of 2–3 designers. What You’ll Do
Lead the end-to-end design of AI and chat-based experiences across web and app Translate complex AI capabilities into clear, helpful user flows and intuitive interfaces Create prototypes and flows that balance clarity, trust, and speed for our users Drive UX and visual design quality within your scope, while aligning with Agoda’s broader vision Partner with Design Leadership, Product managers, Engineers, Researchers, Analysts and Content designers to shape what we build and how we build it Use data-driven insights, research, and industry best practices to align on design direction Leadership & People
Manage and mentor a small team of 2–3 designers, focusing on growth and creativity Provide regular feedback, run critiques, and support career development Help scale design culture, systems, and quality through org-wide design initiatives Act as a thought partner to senior stakeholders across Product, Data Science, and Engineering What You’ll Bring
7+ years of experience in product or interaction design, with proven hands-on craft Experience designing for conversational interfaces, chatbots, or AI-powered systems A strong portfolio showing user-centered thinking and high-quality execution Ability to simplify complexity through clear information architecture and interaction flows Experience leading design discussions and collaborating cross-functionally Mentorship or light people management experience is a plus Familiarity with LLMs, natural language UX, or multimodal interactions is a bonus A data-informed mindset with experience using research, analytics, and best practices to guide design decisions and validate ideas with cross-functional teams Bonus Points
Background in voice UX, multimodal interfaces, or customer support tools Experience with localisation and designing for multilingual audiences Familiarity with personalisation engines or recommendation systems Prior experience in travel, e-commerce, or large-scale B2C platforms Why This Role
This is a rare chance to combine craft leadership and small-team management in a high-impact AI product area. You’ll influence the direction of a new travel paradigm and shape the conversational layer that connects users to Agoda’s ecosystem, from search to support to inspiration. Join us to help build the next generation of AI-powered travel experiences. Equal Opportunity Employer
At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We provide equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer
We do not accept unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive such submissions, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.
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