Contra: Product Designer

<p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> San Francisco, CA <br /><strong>URL:</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/3kLhMdk">http://bit.ly/3kLhMdk</a> </p> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content"><strong>About Contra Labs</strong></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content">Contra Labs sits at the intersection of human creativity and AI. We partner with leading AI labs and product companies to improve their tools across design, video, development, and beyond. Our research is grounded in how top creatives actually work, studying the patterns behind what gets created, what gets chosen, and what resonates. We believe human input will always be at the center of net new creation, and our mission is to help shape technology so human creativity can be amplified to create what today is unimaginable.</div> <div class="bn-inline-content">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content">By joining the Contra Labs network you gain access to paid projects with some of the most innovative companies building the next generation of creative and AI-powered tools.</div> <div class="bn-inline-content">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content"><strong>How It Works</strong></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content">This is an application to join the network and be eligible for roles as they arise. Projects are staffed on an as-needed basis, typically 5 to 10 hours at a time, though some may extend into longer engagements. In unique cases, we may have full-time roles available as well. When a project matches your skill set, we'll reach out with details and timeline.</div> <div class="bn-inline-content">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content"><strong>To Join the Network</strong></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <ul> <li class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Portfolio review</strong> - We'll assess your Contra profile and portfolio for strength in product design, specifically across desktop and mobile applications.</li> <li class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Video interview</strong> - You'll record a brief video sharing more about your experience and your approach to design.</li> <li class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Skills assessment</strong> - If accepted, you'll complete a short assessment aligned to the types of tasks you'd work on (e.g., evaluating AI-generated UI outputs, providing structured design feedback).</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content"><strong>What You May Work On</strong></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content"> <ul> <li>Evaluate AI-generated product design outputs across desktop and mobile app interfaces, applying professional design standards and best practices</li> <li>Provide clear, structured feedback on UI/UX quality including layout, hierarchy, interaction patterns, accessibility, and visual polish</li> <li>Help define creative benchmarks and taste standards for what great product design looks like in the next generation of AI-powered tools</li> <li>Contribute to research on how convergence (shared best practices) and divergence (individual taste and creative direction) shape design quality</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content"><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bn-block-outer"> <div class="bn-block"> <div class="bn-block-content"> <div class="bn-inline-content"> <ul> <li>Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality product design work across desktop and/or mobile applications, shared via your Contra profile</li> <li>Deep understanding of what makes app interfaces intuitive, polished, and well-crafted, from information architecture to micro-interactions</li> <li>Ability to articulate design and UX feedback clearly and constructively</li> <li>Comfort working in fast-paced, experimental environments (experience with AI or design tools is a plus)</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>To apply:</strong> <a href="https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/contra-product-designer-5">https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/contra-product-designer-5</a></p>