Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Epoch AI is a research institute focused on trends in machine learning and the economic consequences of AI. They are seeking a Senior Product Designer to lead their work in UI/UX and data visualization, translating complex research into engaging designs and managing design projects from inception to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and own strategy across our website and data products
• Establish design processes and quality standards for the organization
• Lead design projects end-to-end, from problem definition through delivery
• Design responsive user interfaces, graphs, and data visualizations
• Conduct user research to help us understand audience interests and how they use our research
• Create design specifications, mock-ups, and prototypes while contributing to our design library
• Manage and mentor another designer and part-time contributors

Skills

• 5+ years of experience designing interactive digital products, including leading projects
• Experience mentoring and managing designers, contractors
• Fluency in interpreting data visualizations and skill in communicating scientific and statistical insights to non-expert audiences
• A portfolio demonstrating experience in UI/UX and data visualization
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and lead design work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong grasp of typography, color, and layout
• Ability to work comfortably in Figma, including auto-layout and components
• Experience establishing or maintaining a design system
• Interest in Epoch AI's work
• Familiarity with Epoch AI's research or related topics
• Experience with scientific communication
• Experience in illustration, branding
• Familiarity with front-end development, HTML + CSS + JS
• Experience with Python libraries like Matplotlib/Plotly or other data visualization programming tools
• Good written communication skills

Benefits

• Fully remote environment, including flexible work hours.
• Competitive global benefits program, including a comprehensive health insurance program 64including supplemental benefits specific to a local country, as available and mandated by local law 64and life insurance and a pension plan, if applicable in your country.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including no specific limit on PTO with 30 days per year protected, unlimited personal and sick leave, and 4 months paid parental leave for permanent staff with at least 12 months of tenure (prorated parental leave if less than 12 months).
• A flexible and generous expense policy for you to spend on equipment and a large range of productivity tools or learning/development opportunities you might find valuable, subject to regulations and manager approval.
• Paid work trips, including 3 staff retreats per year and relevant conferences.
• Access to our very well-equipped offices in Berkeley, California, including paid meals, snacks, gym, and more. All staff, independently of where they are based, have access to the office for at least 20 days each year.

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