Founding Product Designer
Genmo · San Francisco
We are Genmo, a research lab developing the world’s most sophisticated video world models to understand, simulate, and interact with the physical world. Our mission is to unlock the right brain of AGI. Join us in advancing physical intelligence and enabling robots to learn and act in a changing world.
Role overview
We are seeking a passionate and versatile founding Senior Product Designer to spearhead the design of next-generation products and experiences for video creation. This role is pivotal in driving future innovative features and improvements that cater to both consumers and developers, using a deep understanding of product design principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product design, with an emphasis on creating intuitive, engaging user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms.
Key responsibilities
Distilling insights from user needs and model research into clear product directions
Designing and prototyping interfaces for existing Genmo web application and future products and platforms
Specifying and evaluating model behavior and its impact on the user experience, working closely with our research efforts
Collaborating closely with research, engineering, and product teams to realize the vision of Genmo's AI-powered video generation tool
Upholding and advancing the visual consistency and user experience quality across all platforms to create unique, delightful user experiences
Qualifications
5+ years proven experience in product design, particularly for web and mobile interfaces.
Must have:
Strong ownership mindset to identify and lead design projects end-to-end that will have the most impact on user experience and Genmo overall
Experience with consumer applications and a strong understanding of how design impacts user engagement in both the short and long term
Prior experience working in a small design team environment
Care about building a safe, exciting future with a transformative technology
Ideal candidate will have:
Previous founding designer experience
Previous experience in video creation or working within the video production industry
Frontend development experience or interest/passion (e.g., HTML/CSS, React)
Animation, illustration, or brand design experience are a bonus
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