Product Designer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled product designers in the remote job market is on the rise, with a 25% increase in job postings over the last year. OpenRouter is at the forefront of this trend, offering a unique opportunity for designers to work on complex systems and AI-driven products. As the company expands its LLM marketplace, it's looking for a talented Product Designer to help shape both the product and its presentation. With the right skills and experience, candidates can thrive in this role and contribute to the company's mission. Before applying, it's essential to understand the importance of flexibility and AI-forward thinking in this position.
Job Description
About the Role
The Product Designer role at OpenRouter is a hands-on position that requires a deep understanding of complex systems, AI-driven design, and user experience. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for shaping the product and its presentation, working closely with engineers to create intuitive interfaces and scalable designs. The company is looking for someone who can operate in an AI-first workflow, using modern tools to move quickly from idea to production-ready output.OpenRouter is the largest marketplace of LLMs, providing a unified API to access and orchestrate models across providers. As the platform grows, so does the complexity of how developers discover, evaluate, and integrate models into real applications. The Product Designer will play a crucial role in defining how OpenRouter works and how it communicates with its users.
The company values flexibility and collaboration, and the successful candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, low-process environment. This is an opportunity to join a team that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI-driven design and complex systems.
What You Will Do
- Design clear, intuitive interfaces for complex systems, including LLMs, APIs, and routing
- Turn ambiguous ideas into concrete product direction and shipped experiences
- Own work end-to-end: concept, prototype, and production
- Create scalable templates for email, content, and campaigns
- Help evolve OpenRouter's visual identity as the product expands
- Use AI tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and iteration
- Move fluidly between design tools, code-adjacent environments, and production surfaces
- Prototype ideas quickly and validate through real usage
- Contribute to and evolve the design system
- Create reusable patterns for technical and data-heavy interfaces
- Maintain consistency across product and marketing surfaces
- Collaborate with engineers in a fast, low-process environment
- Review and understand PRs, frontend changes, and implementation details as needed
What We Are Looking For
- 3-8+ years of product design experience
- Strong portfolio of shipped work
- Experience with complex or technical products, such as developer tools, SaaS, or data-heavy apps
- Design and engineering fluency: comfortable reading and understanding frontend code, PRs, and engineering workflows
- Ability to collaborate directly with engineers on implementation details
- Ability to use code-based or AI-assisted tools to prototype and iterate
- Ability to write code is a plus, but not required
- AI-forward builder: comfortable using AI tools as a core part of your workflow
- Product thinking: strong ability to simplify complex systems
- Good judgment on scope, prioritization, and tradeoffs
- Craft and execution: high bar for visual design, interaction design, and clarity
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI/ML products or developer platforms
- Experience designing data visualization or analytics interfaces
- Experience designing high-performing marketing sites or growth surfaces
- Ability to write or meaningfully modify frontend code, such as React, HTML/CSS
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on complex, AI-driven systems
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Access to the latest design and development tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
- Comprehensive health and wellness package
- Generous PTO and vacation policy
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Make sure your portfolio showcases your ability to simplify complex systems and create intuitive interfaces.
- When applying, highlight your experience with AI-driven design and complex systems.
- Be prepared to talk about your design process and how you collaborate with engineers.
- Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
- Don't be afraid to ask about the company culture and values during the interview process.
- Tip: Research the company's products and services to understand their mission and vision.
- Prepare examples of how you've used AI tools to accelerate design and prototyping in your previous roles.
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