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KalepaLead Product Designer (San Francisco, Remote)
Kalepa seeks a Lead Product Designer to join its remote team and shape new user experiences for its software platform. Kalepa builds professional-grade artificial intelligence systems…
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Kalepa seeks a Lead Product Designer to join its remote team and shape new user experiences for its software platform. Kalepa builds professional-grade artificial intelligence systems for the global insurance sector to assist professionals with underwriting, claims, pricing, operations, and distribution. In this role, the designer will own complex cross-functional problems, guide product appearance and functionality, and elevate overall design standards. The position involves working alongside the current Lead Designer,…
Job Description
Kalepa seeks a Lead Product Designer to join its remote team and shape new user experiences for its software platform. Kalepa builds professional-grade artificial intelligence systems for the global insurance sector to assist professionals with underwriting, claims, pricing, operations, and distribution. In this role, the designer will own complex cross-functional problems, guide product appearance and functionality, and elevate overall design standards.
The position involves working alongside the current Lead Designer, product managers, and engineering staff, reporting directly to the Head of Product. Ideal candidates have a background in designing B2B, data-heavy, or productivity applications, and possess experience with artificial intelligence tools. Kalepa offers a compensation range of $190,000 to $245,000 USD, with final pay determined by experience, performance, and geographic location.
Responsibilities
- Manage design initiatives for intricate, cross-cutting platform challenges from initial research to final delivery and iteration
- Translate ambiguous concepts and new business areas into clear product paths by collaborating with product, sales, and client success teams
- Create data-heavy workflows enabling underwriters to locate crucial information and make confident decisions
- Establish how artificial intelligence features present themselves, including confidence levels, source attribution, and user control
- Develop scalable design patterns to support platform expansion across new lines of business without fracturing user experience
- Leverage artificial intelligence and rapid prototyping to transition swiftly from concepts to validated ideas
- Elevate team design standards through constructive critique, mentorship, and shared frameworks
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of digital product design experience within B2B, data-dense, or productivity tool companies
- Background working in a fast-scaling startup environment emphasizing personal ownership
- Prior experience designing artificial intelligence-driven tools
- Experience generalizing and scaling user experiences of existing platforms to accommodate expanding workflows
- Portfolio demonstrating the ability to simplify complexity, craft thoughtful user interfaces, and apply clear interaction patterns
- Systems thinking background with experience building and contributing to design systems
- Strong visual design skills focusing on information hierarchy, layout, and interaction
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities with a proactive approach to feedback
Qualifications
- Experience utilizing MUI (Material UI) or comparable design systems
- Background in InsurTech, FinTech, or other highly regulated sectors
- Technical background or interest in software development processes
Core Skills
Benefits
- Salary range estimated between $190,000 and $245,000 USD
- Participation in regional meetups and global company offsites
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting lists the employment location as remote.
What is the salary range for the Lead Product Designer role?
The estimated salary range is between $190,000 and $245,000 USD, with final compensation depending on relevant experience, interview performance, and geographic location.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have 7+ years of experience designing digital products for B2B, data-rich, or productivity tool companies, alongside experience in a rapidly scaling startup, working with AI-driven tools, and scaling existing platform experiences.
Who does this role report to?
This position reports directly to the Head of Product.
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