Layer Staff Product Designer / Mar 5, 2026
DesignX Community, New York, NY, United States
Layer is on a mission to empower professionals with cutting‑edge AI tools for generating images, videos, 3D, and audio assets. By combining AI agents, automated workflows, and model‑agnostic infrastructure into one secure system, Layer transforms creative production from a bottleneck into a scalable performance engine.
The Layer platform helps artists create high‑quality assets more efficiently and flexibly, redefining the creative process for entertainment brands—starting with games. Hundreds of studios use Layer to bring marketing production in‑house, increase creative testing velocity, and reduce agency dependency without sacrificing quality or control.
The Role As a
Staff Product Designer , you will be the principal hands‑on designer for our creation suite. You’ll own the end‑to‑end user experience—from early research and prototyping through polished, pixel‑perfect interfaces—across image, video, 3D, and audio workflows. You will partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to translate game‑studio pain points into elegant, intuitive tools that feel “built for artists.” This is a senior individual‑contributor (IC) role with company‑wide impact. You’ll set design quality standards, evolve our design system, and mentor designers as the team grows.
What You’ll Do
Lead product design for flagship features: concept sketches, user flows, wireframes, high‑fidelity mocks, and interactive prototypes
Drive artist‑centric research: plan studies, run interviews, synthesize insights, and translate findings into action
Shape and evolve the design system (components, patterns, tokens) to ensure cohesion across web and desktop experiences
Collaborate closely with VP of Product and VP of Engineering to scope MVPs, validate interaction models, and refine through iterative releases
Champion accessibility and craft—ensuring every interaction feels fast, delightful, and inclusive
What We’re Looking For
7+ years of product/UX design experience
2+ years designing complex creator tools or B2B SaaS platforms
Portfolio demonstrating shipped, production‑ready experiences (bonus: conversational AI tools)
Mastery of Figma, Storybook, and Material UI (or equivalent systems)
Strong rapid prototyping and design system thinking
Fluency in user‑centered research and translating insights into strategic decisions
Proven experience collaborating cross‑functionally in fast‑moving startup environments
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with generative AI tools
Background in game art pipelines (Unreal, Unity, Blender)
Experience designing conversational AI interfaces
Experience with real‑time collaborative tools
Familiarity with Gaming, LiveOps, Ad Tech, or UA Ads Why Join Layer AI?
Work on innovative AI‑driven tools for creative professionals
High autonomy with ownership from concept to launch
Join a rapidly growing startup with meaningful growth opportunities
Collaborate with passionate technologists and creatives
Our Values
Execute Pragmatically
– Move fast, own outcomes, deepen your craft
Be Open
– Communicate honestly, give and receive feedback, stay humble
Artists First
– Everything we build serves artists and their creativity
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Equity plan
Laptop / equipment budget
Equal Opportunity Commitment Layer is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All applicants are evaluated solely on merit.
Ready to redefine creative workflows with generative AI? Apply with your resume and portfolio links.
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The Layer platform helps artists create high‑quality assets more efficiently and flexibly, redefining the creative process for entertainment brands—starting with games. Hundreds of studios use Layer to bring marketing production in‑house, increase creative testing velocity, and reduce agency dependency without sacrificing quality or control.
The Role As a
Staff Product Designer , you will be the principal hands‑on designer for our creation suite. You’ll own the end‑to‑end user experience—from early research and prototyping through polished, pixel‑perfect interfaces—across image, video, 3D, and audio workflows. You will partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to translate game‑studio pain points into elegant, intuitive tools that feel “built for artists.” This is a senior individual‑contributor (IC) role with company‑wide impact. You’ll set design quality standards, evolve our design system, and mentor designers as the team grows.
What You’ll Do
Lead product design for flagship features: concept sketches, user flows, wireframes, high‑fidelity mocks, and interactive prototypes
Drive artist‑centric research: plan studies, run interviews, synthesize insights, and translate findings into action
Shape and evolve the design system (components, patterns, tokens) to ensure cohesion across web and desktop experiences
Collaborate closely with VP of Product and VP of Engineering to scope MVPs, validate interaction models, and refine through iterative releases
Champion accessibility and craft—ensuring every interaction feels fast, delightful, and inclusive
What We’re Looking For
7+ years of product/UX design experience
2+ years designing complex creator tools or B2B SaaS platforms
Portfolio demonstrating shipped, production‑ready experiences (bonus: conversational AI tools)
Mastery of Figma, Storybook, and Material UI (or equivalent systems)
Strong rapid prototyping and design system thinking
Fluency in user‑centered research and translating insights into strategic decisions
Proven experience collaborating cross‑functionally in fast‑moving startup environments
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with generative AI tools
Background in game art pipelines (Unreal, Unity, Blender)
Experience designing conversational AI interfaces
Experience with real‑time collaborative tools
Familiarity with Gaming, LiveOps, Ad Tech, or UA Ads Why Join Layer AI?
Work on innovative AI‑driven tools for creative professionals
High autonomy with ownership from concept to launch
Join a rapidly growing startup with meaningful growth opportunities
Collaborate with passionate technologists and creatives
Our Values
Execute Pragmatically
– Move fast, own outcomes, deepen your craft
Be Open
– Communicate honestly, give and receive feedback, stay humble
Artists First
– Everything we build serves artists and their creativity
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Equity plan
Laptop / equipment budget
Equal Opportunity Commitment Layer is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All applicants are evaluated solely on merit.
Ready to redefine creative workflows with generative AI? Apply with your resume and portfolio links.
#J-18808-Ljbffr