Founding Designer

Ideogram is on a mission to make professional-quality design accessible to everyone. We're building an AI-native application that helps creative individuals and teams produce high-quality content faster and at a lower cost. We are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, with a focus on creativity and a high standard for trust and safety. Our headquarters is in downtown Toronto, and we have a growing presence in NYC. Read our Ideogram 3.0 https://about.ideogram.ai/3.0 and Canvas https://about.ideogram.ai/canvas blog posts, and try our product at ideogram.ai http://ideogram.ai to get a glimpse of what we're building. About The Role As a Founding Designer, you will bring a deep understanding of people, design, and technology to help set the creative direction for our company. We're looking for a genuinely curious designer who is passionate about crafting delightful and welcoming experiences that connect users, creators, technology, and the community. RESPONSIBILITIES - Define and drive the end-to-end design process, from ideation to final execution, ensuring simple, self-explanatory, and innovative user experiences. - Collaborate closely with product, engineering, marketing, and other designers to align on priorities and deliver impactful, simple solutions. - Lead the design of projects that push the boundaries of generative AI tools for image and video creation and editing, leveraging a deep understanding of their capabilities and limitations. - Create rapid prototypes and interactive mockups to test, iterate, and communicate ideas effectively. - Conduct user research and engage with beta testers to gather insights, validate designs, and refine the product experience. - Balance high-quality design standards with project delivery timelines in a fast-paced startup environment. - Set the creative and design vision for the company, fostering a culture of curiosity, exploration, and innovation. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - 5+ years of experience as a Design or Creative Lead, with hands-on expertise in product design for consumer-facing products. - A proven track record of successful and innovative projects, with a portfolio that highlights intuitive and delightful user experiences. - Deep experience with generative AI tools and a strong understanding of their applications and constraints in creative workflows. - The ability to think from first principles, approach problems with fresh perspectives, and develop effective solutions to new design challenges. - Mastery of modern design tools (e.g., Figma) and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite). - Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to incorporate feedback and contribute to a dynamic, cross-functional team. - A passion for connecting people, creators, and communities through simple, thoughtful, and creative design.

Ideogram is on a mission to make professional-quality design accessible to everyone. We're building an AI-native application that helps creative individuals and teams produce high-quality content faster and at a lower cost. We are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, with a focus on creativity and a high standard for trust and safety. Our headquarters is in downtown Toronto, and we have a growing presence in NYC. Read our Ideogram 3.0 https://about.ideogram.ai/3.0 and Canvas https://about.ideogram.ai/canvas blog posts, and try our product at ideogram.ai http://ideogram.ai to get a glimpse of what we're building.