Product Designer, Arena (Remote)
About Gray Swan AI Gray Swan protects organizations from emerging AI security threats. We build real-time threat detection, automated validation, and adaptive defenses for AI labs and enterprises. We’re a team of ~35 people, well-funded, and growing fast. We have strong traction and globally recognized customers, which means employees here take on real responsibility and meaningful equity from day one. This is a high-ownership environment where you’ll work on hard problems, move quickly, and help shape both the product and the company. Many people join Gray Swan because our mission matters. We’re doing practical, high-impact work in AI safety, that sense of purpose is a core reason why engineers and researchers choose us. Learn More About How We Work The Role We’re looking for a Product Designer to join our small but mighty design team. You’ll work closely with the Arena Product team to revamp the Gray Swan AI Arena. From collaborating with developers and marketing teams to translating complex technical workflows into clear, trustworthy, and refined product experiences, you’ll help shape how AI systems are tested, monitored, and secured. This is a high ownership role. We care deeply about craft, but just as much about initiative. We’re looking for someone who can take a problem, run with it, collaborate cross functionally, and push the work to a high standard without waiting to be told what to do. What You’ll Do:
- Design and improve Gray Swan’s Arena UI across web and mobile platforms
- Own your work from end-to-end, from early concept sketches to production-ready specs
- Translate complex technical workflows into clear, and intuitive user experiences.
- Incorporate visual design and persuasive design principles to create joyful and engaging flows.
- Build and maintain UI components, patterns, and visual standards in our design system
- Collaborate with product, engineering, ML research, and GTM teams on cross-functional work
- Contribute to ad hoc design needs as they arise: we all wear a few extra hats here!
Who You Are:
- 2+ years’ professional experience in product UI/UX design, ideally in gamified consumer apps, bonus points for experience building tooling and/or chat interfaces
- Able to balance the need of technical users with creating playful design
- Proficient in modern design and prototyping tools
- Solid grasp on user-centered design principles and usability testing methodologies
- Detail-oriented with a knack for managing style guides and component libraries
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Experience working at an early-stage startup
- Understanding of AI safety principles or ethical considerations in AI systems
- Some familiarity with front-end development or coding skills
If you don’t meet 100% of these, you should still seriously consider applying. We care more about what you can do than your credentials. You’ll Thrive Here If You..
- Enjoy high-impact work. Your role will directly shape the experience of our early customers and set the tone for future growth
- Embrace a collaborative, mission-focused team. You’ll work alongside passionate engineers, product leaders, and a supportive UX Lead
- Lead with purpose: As we scale, you'll help formalize our design processes and co-lead design initiatives
Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward impact and incentivize growth. Our compensation philosophy is informed by our current valuation and recent industry data. Salary: $87,975- $157,169 Equity: Competitive equity package Benefits:
- 401k with up to 4% matching
- 28 days annual leave (vacation + holidays)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Catered lunches (Pittsburgh office)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates
Interview Process
- Application Review. We read everything.
- Intro Call (30 min). We learn about you; you learn about us.
- Portfolio Presentation (60 min). Walk us through your portfolio. We’ll ask you questions to learn about your process.
- Live Design (75 min). Show us how you work.
- Reference Checks. We’ll reach out to 3-5 references that you provide.
- Offer. If it’s mutual, we move fast.
Compensation
Range: $87,975 - $157,169