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YO AI Labs
Design Expert - Remote
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A Product Design Engineer is responsible for the complete production of a product from original idea through to fully functioning product. May be responsible for engineering of materials and manufacturing the product. May be responsible for graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
$48,515 / year median in the U.S.
-1% projected decline
Job Description
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Develop tasks involving AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, v0, and Replit.
Create Design-track tasks using Figma, Framer, prototyping tools, and design-system platforms.
Apply prompt-driven development, human-centered design, heuristic evaluation, and rapid prototyping methodologies.
Produce reference prototypes, code artifacts, design specifications, and usability evaluation reports.
Develop detailed rubrics that distinguish senior-level product judgment from generic or template-driven work.
Collaborate on task refinement and evaluation standards.
Required SkillsProduct DesignUX/UI DesignRapid PrototypingDesign SystemsVibecoding / AI-Assisted DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignUser Research & Usability TestingFigma / Prototyping ToolsDesign CritiqueProduct JudgmentAI-Assisted CodingEvaluation & Rubric DevelopmentPreferred Qualifications5+ years of experience as a product designer, design lead, or AI-native engineer/vibecoder.
Experience at a product- or design-focused company, startup, or notable independent product.
Direct ownership of shipped product designs, design systems, or AI-assisted development workflows.
Strong fluency with relevant design or AI development tools.
Portfolio of shipped work strongly preferred.
Experience creating rubrics, training materials, design critiques, or evaluation frameworks is a plus.
Contract & PaymentIndependent contractor engagement.
Fully remote with a flexible schedule.
Project duration may vary based on business needs and performance.
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
Screening QuestionsHow many years of product design, UX/UI, or AI-assisted development experience do you have?
Which track do you specialize in: Vibecoding, Design, or both?
What products, design systems, or AI-assisted workflows have you shipped?
Which tools do you use regularly (e.g., Figma, Framer, Cursor, Claude Code, v0, Replit)?Do you have a portfolio of shipped work?
What experience do you have creating design critiques, rubrics, or evaluation frameworks?
How soon can you start?
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Flexible / Self-Directed Job Overview We are seeking senior Product Design and AI-Assisted Development Experts to create evaluation tasks for AI systems working across rapid prototyping, product design, and human-AI collaboration. Experts may contribute to either or both tracks:Vibecoding:
AI-assisted software development, natural-language-to-code workflows, and rapid prototyping.Design:
Product design, UX/UI, design systems, component libraries, research, and usability. No formal credential is required; demonstrated expertise and shipped work are highly valued. Key ResponsibilitiesCreate realistic scenarios covering rapid prototyping, iteration, design systems, and product-design-engineering collaboration.Develop tasks involving AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, v0, and Replit.
Create Design-track tasks using Figma, Framer, prototyping tools, and design-system platforms.
Apply prompt-driven development, human-centered design, heuristic evaluation, and rapid prototyping methodologies.
Produce reference prototypes, code artifacts, design specifications, and usability evaluation reports.
Develop detailed rubrics that distinguish senior-level product judgment from generic or template-driven work.
Collaborate on task refinement and evaluation standards.
Required SkillsProduct DesignUX/UI DesignRapid PrototypingDesign SystemsVibecoding / AI-Assisted DevelopmentHuman-Centered DesignUser Research & Usability TestingFigma / Prototyping ToolsDesign CritiqueProduct JudgmentAI-Assisted CodingEvaluation & Rubric DevelopmentPreferred Qualifications5+ years of experience as a product designer, design lead, or AI-native engineer/vibecoder.
Experience at a product- or design-focused company, startup, or notable independent product.
Direct ownership of shipped product designs, design systems, or AI-assisted development workflows.
Strong fluency with relevant design or AI development tools.
Portfolio of shipped work strongly preferred.
Experience creating rubrics, training materials, design critiques, or evaluation frameworks is a plus.
Contract & PaymentIndependent contractor engagement.
Fully remote with a flexible schedule.
Project duration may vary based on business needs and performance.
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
Screening QuestionsHow many years of product design, UX/UI, or AI-assisted development experience do you have?
Which track do you specialize in: Vibecoding, Design, or both?
What products, design systems, or AI-assisted workflows have you shipped?
Which tools do you use regularly (e.g., Figma, Framer, Cursor, Claude Code, v0, Replit)?Do you have a portfolio of shipped work?
What experience do you have creating design critiques, rubrics, or evaluation frameworks?
How soon can you start?