Product Designer
At a glance
Mid-level Product Design role at Pika. Remote, United States · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $113,600–$190,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Take design work from early concepts through finished mobile and web experiences for a core platform area
- Turn product ideas and AI advances into accessible experiences with product managers, engineers and researchers
- Shape product direction, interaction patterns and prototypes, then carry selected ideas through to launch
- Maintain visual systems and user flows, balancing typography, color, spacing and animation with practical use
- Talk with creators to learn how they use the tools, and explain design decisions through prototypes and clear rationale
What you bring
- At least three years in product design, plus a portfolio showing mobile apps you have shipped
- A record of leading both user-experience and visual design, from original thinking to finished work
- Familiarity with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and operating-system-level design
- Skill in quickly prototyping and revising ideas, and building design logic around how users think
Who this fits
This hands-on, mid-level role suits a designer who can lead work independently and collaborate across product, engineering and research. The position is remote within the United States, with an office option in Palo Alto that involves working on-site three to five days a week.
From the employer
About the Role
We're looking for a Product Designer to help drive the next creative leap at Pika. In this high-impact, hands-on role, you'll shape the core experience of our generative AI platform, empowering millions of creators to bring bold ideas to life with powerful, intuitive design. If you love the intersection of technology and creativity, you'll thrive here.
What You'll Do
Own and lead design projects from concept to polished execution across mobile and web for a key area of our creative platform.
Collaborate closely with talented product managers, engineers, and researchers to turn visionary ideas and AI advancements into delightful, accessible user experiences.
Develop product strategies, refine interaction patterns, and push bold ideas from prototypes to shipped features.
Define and uphold visual language, design systems, and user flows that inspire creativity and align with users’ needs.
Connect directly with creators and the Pika community to understand how our tools empower expression—and how we can go further.
Communicate design intent through storytelling, prototypes, and clear rationale, inspiring collaboration through clear and concise dialogue.
Balance systems-thinking with attention to detail—obsessing over fonts, type scales, consistent palettes, spacing, and animation, while delivering coherent and practical solutions.
Advocate for real people and a user-centric approach, always designing with empathy and impact in mind.
What We're Looking For
3–5+ years of experience in product design (UI/UX), with a portfolio of shipped mobile apps.
Proven track record of leading UX and visual design, showing both your creative thinking and execution.
Comfort with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and system-level design.
Ability to quickly visualize, prototype, and iterate on new ideas in fast-paced environments.
Expertise in developing robust, consistent design logic that maps to users’ mental models.
Strong collaborator able to debate ideas with reason, foster alignment, and build strong relationships across teams.
Passionate about using technology and design to empower creators and spark new forms of expression.
Bonus Points
Experience designing creative tools, social media platforms, or games.
A degree in design or related field (not required).
Design-engineering chops, high-fidelity prototyping, or animation skills.
Based in or around Palo Alto, CA.
What We Offer
Competitive salary at the frontier of AI
Equity in a rapidly growing creative AI startup
Comprehensive benefits, monthly creative stipends, and team retreats
Flexible remote work, or join us in our vibrant Palo Alto office—where inspiration, ambition, and fun all come together
About Pika
Pika is reimagining creative expression with AI. We’re building breakthrough tools to make video creation radically intuitive, lightning-fast, and accessible to everyone. Our culture thrives on smart people, great teamwork, and a shared passion for shaping the future of creativity. We're open to remote team members, or you can join us at our Palo Alto HQ (in-office 3–5 days a week) to help invent what’s next in creative AI.
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