Product Designer (UX/UI)

AKA Foods, a fast-growing SaaS startup at the intersection of food tech and AI, is looking for a talented and driven Product Designer to join as our first in-house UX/UI expert. Reporting directly to the CPO, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our product experience, working closely with developers, customers, and external design partners. This is a unique opportunity to lead design in a high-impact environment and help define the future of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end UX/UI design process for our SaaS product, from ideation to execution.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, demos, and usability testing with customers and end-users.
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation of design solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to gather feedback and translate insights into actionable product improvements.
• Set up and implement design tools, workflows, and methodologies.
• Work with external design partners as needed, ensuring consistency and quality across all touchpoints.
• Break down complex product features into revenue-generating opportunities and user-centric solutions.
• Contribute to product strategy and ideation, working alongside product leadership to shape the roadmap.
• Establish and maintain a robust design system, evolving our visual language as the product grows.
• Introduce and champion best practices in design thinking, UX research, and agile methodologies.
• Utilize AI-powered design tools to accelerate and enhance the design process.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with a strong focus on UX and UI for SaaS products- preferably in startup environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and ownership of the design process, ideally as a first designer.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth companies where rapid iteration is essential.
• Strong portfolio showcasing user research, wireframes, prototypes, and shipped products.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Expert proficiency in Figma is a must.
• Hands-on experience with modern design tools and AI-powered design platforms- preferred ((e.g., Replit, Lovable)
• Proven ability to set up and scale design systems and methodologies.
  
  

• The chance to build and own the design function at a cutting-edge SaaS startup.
• Contributing to a product that is redefining the future of food technology and making a positive impact on the world.
• Direct impact on product direction, customer experience, and business outcomes.
• A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team environment.