Product Designer

About the role

Valence is looking for a Product Designer to join our small, high-velocity product-design-engineering team. You'll work across the full product — from AI coaching flows to team collaboration features — shipping polished, thoughtful experiences on a weekly cadence.

What You'll Do

• Design end-to-end features across Valence's 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

• 3–5 years of product design experience with a portfolio that demonstrates strong craft and end-to-end thinking
• Experience shipping product on a small team — you're 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

• You've shipped at least one end-to-end feature and have a clear sense of where your work fits in the broader product
• You're 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

Career Path

• Competitive salary including base + bonuses
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) from day one
• R 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

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.