Product Designer (Contract)- San Francisco

About Plaud Inc. Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance, loved by over 2,000,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud captures, structures, and compounds the intelligence generated in conversations — so humans can think better, decide faster, and execute with clarity. Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With full ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, GDPR, EN18031, and HIPAA compliances, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection. To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.Plaud.ai and follow along on Instagram , X , Facebook , LinkedIn , and YouTube Why You Should Join Us Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think. - Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $500M revenue run rate achieved in just three years. - Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction. - Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion. - Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success. - Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development. - Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere. What You Will Do - Own end-to-end product design for complex Al-powered workflows across web, desktop, and mobile. - Partner closely with PM and Engineering to drive experience decisions from discovery to launch. - Translate Al capabilities into clear, usable, and trustworthy user experiences. - Lead design decisions within a Pod, ensuring quality, consistency, and delivery predictability. - Validate solutions through rapid iteration, user feedback, and usability testing. Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for - 5+ years of product design experience on complex digital products (SaaS, Al, or platforms). - Strong system thinking and ability to design for ambiguity and evolving requirements. - Hands-on experience designing Al-driven or data-intensive user experiences. - Fluent or near-native English communication skills (spoken and written). - Proven ability to work independently as an owner, not just an executor. Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.