Designer

Epoch AI is looking for a Designer to support our work in UI/UX and data visualization. This role involves translating complex research into intuitive, engaging, and high-impact designs.  

We are looking for a Designer to help us communicate our research. You will work with our current Product Designer to create user-centered websites, dashboards, and data visualizations. This work will be key for enhancing our engagement with the research community and stakeholders, and directly impact how our research is understood.

There are multiple backgrounds and skillsets that could be successful in this role. We’re open to working with promising candidates to clarify the scope and responsibilities of the role in a way that plays to their strengths and interests.

This role is fully remote, and we are able to offer contracts in many countries, but we have a strong preference for candidates in North and South American timezones. We invite anyone who is interested to apply, regardless of background, experience, or credentials. Please do not include a cover letter, photograph, or headshot of yourself, or any personal information that is not relevant to the role for which you're applying (including marital status, age, identity traits, etc.).

Design responsive user interfaces, graphs, and visualizations

Uncover design solutions to user and company needs

Create design specifications

Make mock-ups and prototypes to explore and communicate design concepts

Ensure adherence to design systems and visual consistency

Depending on your interests and skills, you could get involved in other aspects of our work, such as contributing to our design library and conducting user research and usability testing

2+ years experience designing interactive digital products

A portfolio demonstrating experience in UI/UX and/or data visualization

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Strong grasp of typography, color, and layout principles

Ability to work comfortably in Figma, including auto-layout and components

Interest in Epoch AI’s work

Familiarity with Epoch AI’s research or related topics

Experience with scientific communication

Experience in illustration, branding

Familiarity with front-end development, HTML + CSS + JS

Experience with Python libraries like Matplotlib/Plotly or other data visualization programming tools

Good written communication skills.

If you don’t tick all these boxes but think you would be a great fit, please consider applying anyway!

Annual salary between $75,000–$100,000 USD, depending on experience and location. 

Salaries are not restricted to USD, and contracts and payments are usually in local currencies. Conversions are based on one-year average exchange rates. 

Fully remote environment, including flexible work hours. 

Competitive global benefits program, including a comprehensive health insurance program—including supplemental benefits specific to a local country, as available and mandated by local law—and life insurance and a pension plan, if applicable in your country. 

Generous paid time off (PTO), including no specific limit on PTO with 30 days per year protected, unlimited personal and sick leave, and 4 months paid parental leave for permanent staff with at least 12 months of tenure (prorated parental leave if less than 12 months). 

A flexible and generous expense policy for you to spend on equipment and a large range of productivity tools or learning/development opportunities you might find valuable, subject to regulations and manager approval. 

Paid work trips, including 3 staff retreats per year and relevant conferences. 

Access to our very well-equipped offices in Berkeley, California, including paid meals, snacks, gym, and more. All staff, independently of where they are based, have access to the office for at least 20 days each year.