Lead Product Designer

Summary

Join Headspace as a Lead Product Designer and contribute to the creation of user-friendly features supporting mental health and wellbeing. Collaborate with a team of designers, researchers, engineers, and clinical experts to develop AI-driven experiences. Lead the design process from research and ideation to prototyping and user testing. You will need 7+ years of experience in human-centered product design, exceptional visual design expertise, and proficiency in Figma. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, wellness stipend, retirement savings match, and more. Headspace is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience designing thoughtful, human-centered products—ideally with exposure to emerging technologies or innovative problem spaces
• Exceptional visual design expertise with a strong portfolio showcasing high-impact, polished designs and a deep understanding of motion design principles
• Strong knowledge of iOS and Android patterns, behaviors, and interface design standards
• Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools to create and communicate complex design ideas with clarity
• Experience designing interfaces for digital products, with a focus on crafting seamless, engaging, and accessible experiences
• A curious, strategic mindset with the ability to break down ambiguous challenges into actionable design solutions
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and clarify how design decisions align with broader team and company goals
• Proven ability to mentor, inspire, and cultivate a culture of design excellence while promoting a growth-oriented mindset
• Passionate about pushing boundaries, balancing big ideas with detailed execution, and envisioning the future of AI-powered interfaces

Responsibilities

• Join a forward-thinking team focused on shaping the future of AI-driven experiences and interfaces
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, scientists, and other designers to create innovative and visually compelling AI-powered solutions that improve health and happiness worldwide
• Lead the design process, from research and ideation to crafting high-impact, user-centered experiences that integrate emerging technologies
• Develop prototypes to explore ideas and communicate visionary concepts for AI-driven products and interfaces
• Push the boundaries of motion and interaction design to create delightful, intuitive, and seamless experiences
• Conduct user testing and gather insights to refine designs and ensure your work is as impactful as it is innovative
• See your work come to life in products that reach millions, inspiring and supporting members globally
• Drive conversations around strategic opportunities for AI experiences, mentoring others and fostering design excellence across the team

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years working in emerging technologies, AI-driven experiences, or other innovative product spaces
• Proven ability to lead engaging workshops and foster creativity across interdisciplinary teams
• Skilled in motion design and interaction design, creating dynamic and seamless user experiences
• Strong ability to explore, iterate, and refine ideas through prototyping, user testing, and experimentation
• Experience contributing to or working within design systems to ensure consistency and scalability

Benefits

• Base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, unlimited, free mental health coaching, generous parental leave
• Paid performance incentives