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Senior Product Designer
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Valkyrie .
About Us Valkyrie is an applied science firm that builds industry‑defining custom AI, ML and Knowledge Engineering solutions. Our interdisciplinary applied science teams support our clients from data normalization all the way through model deployment. Our work can be found across industry from SiriusXM, Activision, Chubb Insurance, and the Department of Defense, to name a few.
Location Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Position Overview We’re seeking a Senior Product Designer to join our team as our second design hire. This position will own visual design excellence across our entire product ecosystem—from brand identity and marketing websites to complex AI‑powered software products. You’ll partner closely with our Senior Director of Design to establish design excellence across multiple client projects and internal products, while helping build and maintain our design system. This role requires creating pixel‑perfect UI designs in Figma, designing sophisticated workflows for AI/ML products, conducting user research to validate decisions, and collaborating with engineering and data science teams to deliver production‑ready specifications.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Design or related field
5+ years of hands‑on product design experience delivering beautiful, functional digital products in fast‑paced environments
Exceptional visual design skills with demonstrated mastery of color, composition, layout, and creating polished user interfaces
Portfolio demonstrating: End‑to‑end customer journeys and product designs
Comfortable working autonomously, self‑directed and adaptable with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Fluency in Figma with ability to create high‑fidelity interactive prototypes
Appetite for solving complex problems and translating technical challenges into elegant design solutions
Strong UX foundation including user research, prototyping, usability testing, and information architecture
Experience creating and maintaining cross‑platform brand consistency
Systems thinking ability to understand patterns, relationships, and interdependencies across platforms
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with ability to articulate design rationale and present to diverse audiences
Collaborative and curious in your approach to problem‑solving, always seeking to learn and work effectively across teams
Detail‑oriented and quality‑focused with high standards for craft and execution
Strong experience in collaboration and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams, particularly with technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience at SaaS companies and/or working on AI/ML products
Experience in high‑growth startup environments
Background in both client services and product development
Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
Understanding of front‑end development constraints and opportunities
Benefits
Tremendous growth potential
Open and unlimited PTO & Sick time
Flexible hours, work from home as needed
Medical, dental, vision, & HSA options
401K
Parking Included
Onsite gym & showers
Stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, drinks, coffee, etc
Team events including happy hours, catered lunches, and other fun outings
Innovative, collaborative, and fun work environment that fosters a positive and supportive culture for growth
The Pay Range for This Role Is: $115,000 - $160,000 USD per year (Austin)
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
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Senior Product Designer
role at
Valkyrie .
About Us Valkyrie is an applied science firm that builds industry‑defining custom AI, ML and Knowledge Engineering solutions. Our interdisciplinary applied science teams support our clients from data normalization all the way through model deployment. Our work can be found across industry from SiriusXM, Activision, Chubb Insurance, and the Department of Defense, to name a few.
Location Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Position Overview We’re seeking a Senior Product Designer to join our team as our second design hire. This position will own visual design excellence across our entire product ecosystem—from brand identity and marketing websites to complex AI‑powered software products. You’ll partner closely with our Senior Director of Design to establish design excellence across multiple client projects and internal products, while helping build and maintain our design system. This role requires creating pixel‑perfect UI designs in Figma, designing sophisticated workflows for AI/ML products, conducting user research to validate decisions, and collaborating with engineering and data science teams to deliver production‑ready specifications.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Design or related field
5+ years of hands‑on product design experience delivering beautiful, functional digital products in fast‑paced environments
Exceptional visual design skills with demonstrated mastery of color, composition, layout, and creating polished user interfaces
Portfolio demonstrating: End‑to‑end customer journeys and product designs
Comfortable working autonomously, self‑directed and adaptable with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Fluency in Figma with ability to create high‑fidelity interactive prototypes
Appetite for solving complex problems and translating technical challenges into elegant design solutions
Strong UX foundation including user research, prototyping, usability testing, and information architecture
Experience creating and maintaining cross‑platform brand consistency
Systems thinking ability to understand patterns, relationships, and interdependencies across platforms
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with ability to articulate design rationale and present to diverse audiences
Collaborative and curious in your approach to problem‑solving, always seeking to learn and work effectively across teams
Detail‑oriented and quality‑focused with high standards for craft and execution
Strong experience in collaboration and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams, particularly with technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience at SaaS companies and/or working on AI/ML products
Experience in high‑growth startup environments
Background in both client services and product development
Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
Understanding of front‑end development constraints and opportunities
Benefits
Tremendous growth potential
Open and unlimited PTO & Sick time
Flexible hours, work from home as needed
Medical, dental, vision, & HSA options
401K
Parking Included
Onsite gym & showers
Stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, drinks, coffee, etc
Team events including happy hours, catered lunches, and other fun outings
Innovative, collaborative, and fun work environment that fosters a positive and supportive culture for growth
The Pay Range for This Role Is: $115,000 - $160,000 USD per year (Austin)
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Valkyrie by 2x.
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