Staff Product Designer

About Norm Ai

Norm Ai is the Compliance AI Platform for legal standards-based reasoning & workflow automation.

We developed the first Domain Specific Language (DSL) for fully representing regulatory requirements in AI code. This DSL, deployed with our enterprise platform, enables Norm clients to transform workflows and apply compliance checks at the source of business activities.

By building and deploying Government-Grade Regulatory AI, we are setting the norms for compliance processes at the largest institutions in the world, and laying the groundwork for the deployment of AI agents more broadly in highly regulated workflows. Our client base includes firms with a combined $17 Trillion in AUM, and growing quickly.

Our Software Engineers came from Palantir, Google, Meta, AWS, Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. Our Legal Engineers are from Harvard Law, Stanford Law, Yale Law, Sullivan & Cromwell, Simpson Thacher, Davis Polk, Greenberg Traurig, the SEC, and FINRA.

We have raised capital over the past 18 months from Vanguard, Blackstone, Bain Capital, Coatue, Craft Ventures, New York Life, Citi, TIAA, Larry Summers, and Marc Benioff.

This Role

We’re at a pivotal moment: our AI is powerful, but now we need to make it intuitive, trustworthy, and indispensable to a wider audience. As a Staff Product Designer, reporting directly to the CEO of Norm Ai, you'll architect the bridge between these worlds, transforming complex AI capabilities into intuitive, trustworthy experiences that define the future of enterprise software. You'll take ownership of our product's design landscape, leading the creation of AI-driven interfaces that don't just meet user needs—they anticipate them. This role transcends traditional UI/UX, challenging you to pioneer new interaction models that balance automation with human agency, making complex workflows feel effortless while maintaining the depth and power our enterprise users demand.Core Responsibilities

• Spearhead the product design cycle for new features and products, from initial research through prototyping, interaction design, and usability testing
• Define and implement groundbreaking AI UX patterns that set new standards for human-AI interaction
• Develop and evolve scalable design systems that ensure consistency across products while enabling rapid innovation
• Partner with AI engineering, software engineering, legal engineering, customer success, and leadership to embed design thinking into our product development DNA
• Lead user research initiatives to deeply understand customer workflows and translate insights into actionable design decisions
• Champion a user-first mindset while balancing business objectives and technical constraints
• Establish design processes that thrive within our engineering-driven culture
  
  

Skills & Experience - Core

• 7 years of product design experience, ideally with significant focus on enterprise SaaS and B2B products
• Proven track record of designing AI-driven experiences or deep knowledge of AI interaction models
• Strong portfolio showcasing enterprise software design work, including complex workflows and data visualization
• Mastery of design and prototyping tools, particularly FigmaDeep understanding of UX principles, information architecture, and interaction design
• Experience building and evolving design systems in fast-paced environments
• Excellence in visual design, including typography, color theory, and layout
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to advocate for and articulate design decisions
• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, HCI, Interaction Design, or related field
  
  

Skills & Experience - Pluses

• Experience designing for highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, enterprise IT)
• Background in service design and enterprise-level workflow optimization
• Proficiency with analytics tools for tracking user behavior and measuring design impact
• Experience leading design teams or mentoring other designers
  
  

What Success Looks Like - 30 Days

• Immerse yourself in our product ecosystem, AI models, and compliance workflows
• Build strong relationships with engineering, product, and leadership teams
• Conduct a comprehensive design audit, identifying immediate opportunities for improvement
  
  

What Success Looks Like - 60 Days

• Design and implement significant usability improvements to core AI-powered workflows
• Establish user research frameworks and gather actionable feedback
• Begin contributing to product strategy and roadmap discussions
  
  

What Success Looks Like - 90 Days

• Launch your first major design initiative that measurably improves user experience
• Establish design processes that align with our engineering workflow
• Present a strategic vision for evolving our design system
  
  

$200,000 - $250,000 a yearThe range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills (as uncovered during the interview process), experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed here reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits. We offer a competitive salary along with equity compensation. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with the maximum legally permitted employer match. Employees enjoy top-tier insurance coverage, encompassing health, dental, hospital, accident, and vision plans. For candidates needing to relocate to NYC, we provide relocation reimbursement. You'll thrive in our fast-paced learning environment where professional growth is constant.We expect the this role to require 4-5 days a week in our NYC office.

If you’re interested in the role but aren’t sure whether you’re a good fit, we’d still like to hear from you.