The Vision
We're not looking for a "designer" - we're seeking a
digital experience architect
who leverages AI as a creative collaborator, not just a tool user.
Core Philosophy
You understand that Figma and Canva are starting points, not endpoints. You're excited by the intersection of human creativity and machine intelligence.
Mandatory Skills & Mindset
Technical Stack Mastery
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Figma
at expert level (variables, prototyping, dev mode, component libraries)
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Canva
for rapid prototyping and client collaboration workflows
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AI Tool Ecosystem
proficiency in at least 3 of:
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Midjourney/DALL-E 3 for visual concepting
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ChatGPT/Claude for UX copy and user flow ideation
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Galileo AI for UI generation
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Framer AI for interactive prototyping
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Visily for wireframing automation
AI-Enhanced Design Process
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Research Phase
: Use AI to analyze competitor sites, extract patterns, and generate user persona insights
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Concepting
: Employ AI tools to rapidly iterate visual directions
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Prototyping
: Create interactive prototypes with AI-generated content
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Testing
: Implement AI-powered user testing simulations
Differentiating Capabilities
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Prompt Engineering for Design
: Crafting precise prompts that yield usable, original design outputs
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AI-Assisted Accessibility
: Using tools to automatically check and enhance accessibility compliance
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Personalization at Scale
: Designing systems that leverage AI for dynamic, personalized user experiences
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Generative Design Systems
: Creating design systems that evolve based on performance data
Responsibilities That Matter
Strategic (Not Just Tactical)
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Translate business objectives into AI-enhanced design solutions
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Design systems that learn and adapt to user behavior
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Create "living" design libraries that evolve with AI input
Innovation-Driven
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Dedicate 20% of time to exploring emerging AI design tools
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Conduct monthly "AI Design Labs" to share discoveries with team
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Maintain an "AI Tool Radar" tracking emerging technologies
Client Collaboration 2.0
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Use AI to rapidly visualize client ideas during discovery sessions
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Create personalized design presentations using AI-generated insights
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Implement collaborative AI whiteboarding for remote workshops
Portfolio Requirements
Show us:
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The Process
: Before/after AI-assisted work with prompt documentation
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AI Collaboration
: Examples where AI was a true creative partner
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Efficiency Gains
: Projects completed 30-50% faster using AI tools
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Innovation
: Something you created that wouldn't have been possible without AI
Cultural Fit: The AI-Augmented Designer
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Curiosity Over Comfort
: You're excited by AI's imperfections and see them as opportunities
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Ethical by Design
: You consider AI biases and build inclusive experiences
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Tool-Agnostic
: You adapt to new tools while maintaining design principles
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Human-Centric
: You use AI to enhance human connection, not replace it
What Success Looks Like in 6 Months
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Reduced design iteration time by 40% through AI integration
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Implemented at least 2 new AI tools into the agency workflow
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Led a client project using entirely AI-enhanced design process
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Created a repeatable framework for ethical AI design implementation