Bjak

Principal Designer

Remote, United States remote Entry Salary not listed
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About the role

About A1
There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks, and a list of applications that are not AI-native to organise their lives. Our mission is to build a proactive smart assistant for everyday users to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal prompting.
Our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion. The system must handle multi-step reasoning, interact with external tools, and remain reliable despite non-deterministic model behavior. Our objective is to help users complete tasks daily enjoyable with over ~90%* reduced time.
About the Role
Create beautiful, fast, and intuitive interfaces for A1.
You'll focus on the visual design of our products, ensuring every screen is clear, polished, and easy to use. Working alongside Product Designers and engineers, you'll bring the user experience to life through exceptional interface design.
What You Will Be Doing

Design high-quality user interfaces

Build and maintain UI components and design systems.

Refine layouts, typography, spacing, and visual consistency.

Work closely with product and engineering to deliver pixel-perfect experiences.

Continuously improve the quality of the product interface.

What You Will Need

Strong portfolio demonstrating UI design work.

Excellent visual design, typography, and layout skills.

Experience building and maintaining design systems.

Proficiency with Figma.

Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.

How We Work
The best products in the world are built by small, highly capable teams. We operate with high talent density, fast execution speed, and strong ownership. We care deeply about product quality, clear thinking, and practical execution.
This is a hands-on environment. Everyone is expected to contribute directly, operate independently, and make good decisions under ambiguity. Our goal is to build products that are genuinely useful to billions of people globally.
Interview process
For design roles, we expect candidates to submit a portfolio as part of the application process.
If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach out to schedule 2 rounds of interviews and a design challenge.
Applications are evaluated by our team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite.
We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, we'll extend an offer to join us. This isn't just a job offer; it's an invitation to be part of a team that's bringing AI to have practical benefits to billions globally.
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Role
Technology & IT UI design Principal Designer Technology remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Principal Designer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Bjak?
  3. Which of UI design, Principal and Designer have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with UI design, Principal and Designer.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Principal Designer role because I can bring practical experience in UI design, Principal and Designer, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Bjak needs from this hire.

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