Sr. Product Designer

📋 Description

• • Saris AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing the banking industry through applied artificial intelligence, tackling a colossal $100 billion annual problem that is rapidly expanding. We are a dynamic startup based in San Francisco and Montreal, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's achievable with advanced multi-turn AI agentic systems. Our mission is to automate complex challenges that demand long-context reasoning, sophisticated tool orchestration across disparate legacy systems, and rigorous adherence to compliance protocols – essentially, the problems that lack pre-defined solutions.
• • We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Product Designer to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in shaping the user experience of our cutting-edge AI workflow agents, particularly for users within the banking sector who may not be technically adept but possess deep domain expertise. You will be instrumental in transforming intricate workflows, navigating the complexities of legacy systems, and adhering to stringent regulatory requirements into interfaces that are not only clear and usable but also instill a profound sense of trust and reliability.
• • As a Senior Product Designer, you will spearhead the end-to-end design process for our core product areas. This encompasses everything from initial user discovery and journey mapping to defining interaction models and establishing robust visual systems. You will be responsible for crafting intuitive user experiences that translate complex banking and operational requirements into accessible and efficient interfaces. This is a hands-on position offering significant ownership and the opportunity to profoundly influence the product's strategic direction.
• • Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with our co-founders, product managers, and engineers to conceptualize and deliver exceptional product experiences. You will translate high-level business objectives and user needs into tangible design solutions, ensuring that our AI agents are not only powerful but also seamlessly integrated into existing banking operations.
• • A key aspect of this role involves designing for trust, transparency, and user control within AI-driven systems. This requires a deep understanding of user psychology and the ability to design interfaces that clearly communicate the AI's capabilities, limitations, and decision-making processes. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive design systems, establishing reusable patterns, and documenting design specifications to ensure consistency and scalability as the product evolves.
• • You will actively participate in user research initiatives, conduct usability testing sessions, and engage in iterative refinement processes based on feedback from our real customers. This user-centric approach will ensure that our product consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of our target audience.
• • The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of designing complex enterprise software, including dashboards, intricate workflows, administrative tools, and products operating within regulated environments. Your ability to understand and synthesize diverse user problems, coupled with strong interaction design and information architecture skills, will be crucial for success. You should be adept at collaborating with engineering teams in fast-paced product development cycles, effectively balancing user needs, technical constraints, and overarching business goals.
• • We are looking for individuals who are comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving requirements. A strong portfolio that showcases your problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking, beyond just visual aesthetics, is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing startup, shaping the future of AI in the trillion-dollar banking industry.
• • You will be instrumental in defining how financial institutions interact with advanced AI agents, ensuring that these powerful tools are accessible and beneficial to a wide range of users, from operations specialists to compliance officers. Your work will directly contribute to Saris AI's mission of automating complex financial workflows and driving efficiency and innovation within the sector. This is a chance to be part of a foundational team, working on challenging problems with a group of exceptionally talented individuals.