Product Designer
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Valence has built the only AI native coaching platform for enterprise offering personalized expert and human-like guidance and support to any leader or employee. Were not just talking about the future of work were building it now with the most innovative Fortune 500 companies across healthcare financial services manufacturing and technology.
Our focus is on the problems that actually decide whether AI changes how organizations operate the ones with no playbook no obvious answers and no guarantee of success. If you want to be part of the small group that defines how AI transforms the future at a global scale this is your chance.
And this isnt for everyone. Were not looking for people who want predictability or incremental progress. We only want those who are restless at the edge of whats possible who get bored when things feel done and who are driven to redefine what AI can mean for leaders companies and the world. Because at Valence the work worth doing is the kind that redefines work itself.
About the Role
Valence is looking for a Product Designer to join our small high-velocity product-design-engineering team. Youll work across the full product from AI coaching flows to team collaboration features shipping polished thoughtful experiences on a weekly cadence. This isnt a role where design is handed requirements and asked to execute. Youll be embedded with product and engineering contributing to how we think about problems not just how we solve them visually.
Youre a few years into your career have shipped real product and are hungry to grow in an environment that will stretch you.
What Youll Do
Design end-to-end features across Valences core product coaching flows onboarding dashboards and team tooling from concept through shipped
Contribute to and maintain our design system ensuring consistency and craft as the product scales
Work closely with product and engineering in weekly cycles translating requirements into clear interaction flows and high-fidelity designs
Participate actively in design critiques working sessions and paired design work with senior teammates
Write product copy and micro-interactions that make the experience feel polished and human
Explore how AI can be integrated into user experiences in ways that feel intuitive not gimmicky
What You Bring
35 years of product design experience with a portfolio that demonstrates strong craft and end-to-end thinking
Experience shipping product on a small team youre comfortable owning a feature without heavy process or specialized support
Solid grounding in interaction design visual design and information architecture
Familiarity working with and contributing to a design system
Comfortable working in fast cycles you can make decisions with incomplete information and iterate based on what you learn
Proficiency in Figma
Nice to have:
Experience designing conversational interfaces chat products or AI-powered experiences
Exposure to enterprise SaaS or B2B products
Interest in the intersection of AI coaching and human behavior
What Success Looks Like in 90 Days
Youve shipped at least one end-to-end feature and have a clear sense of where your work fits in the broader product
Youre an active contributor in design reviews and working sessions not just a listener
You have a working relationship with your engineering and product partners and are embedded in the weekly rhythm of the team
Why Valence
Ownership & Rapid Growth
Outsized missions from day one with direct responsibility for company-defining projects
Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decision-making
Influence on direction through real-time customer feedback and market insights
AI-First Operator
Work directly with cutting-edge AI models and next-generation platforms
Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries
Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale
Compensation
Competitive salary including base bonuses
Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental vision) from day one
Generous PTO company-wide R&R shutdowns and paid parental leave
Retirement plan support for US and global employees
Equity
Meaningful ownership in a venture-backed company at a growth inflection point
Financial upside that comes from scaling fast
Top-up grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance your compensation grows alongside your impact
Top-Performing Culture
A culture built for top talent: intensity to win growth without limits and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together
Learn more about us and meetourteamhere
Location and Work Environment
This can be a remote or hybrid role. NYC based candidates will be 3 days a week in office in Union Square. Candidates must be comfortable balancing colleagues in global timezones as needed. Candidates must have valid ID/passport and must not have any restrictions on their travel abilities due to work authorization or permits.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions please reach out to Allison Langille Head of People at
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About Company
Valence's AI Powered Leadership Coach allows enterprises to offer executive level coaching at scale