Principal Product Designer, London, Hybrid

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Join </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">AutogenAI</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> – Revolutionising Bid and Proposal Writing</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At AutogenAI, we're changing how teams win work, not just how they write documents. Our platform is moving from AI that suggests to AI that acts: agents that research, draft and assemble proposals on a user's behalf, while the people who own the bid stay firmly in control.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We're looking for a Principal Product Designer to shape that shift. You'll define how bid and proposal teams delegate to, supervise and trust AI, own the experience of key areas of our platform, and help raise the bar for design across the team. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands-on individual contributor role: you'll do the work yourself, and your influence will reach well beyond your own features.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">You'll report to Chief Product Officer and join a design team of 4, working closely with Product, Engineering and Customer teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hybrid role (two days per week in our London office),</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">You’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> Do</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shape product direction.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Partner with Product and Engineering leads to frame the biggest user and business problems, influence the roadmap, and turn ambiguity into clear design strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Design how people work with agents.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Move beyond "AI proposes, human accepts" to a calibrated range of autonomy, with clear moments for review, override and audit built in from the start.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Make trust visible.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Extend our trust patterns (source verification, calibrated confidence, visible progress) so every claim can be checked and every autonomous step traced back to what it did and why.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Treat context as design material.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Work with Engineering on what the system knows when it acts (instructions, memory, retrieved evidence, tool access) as part of the experience, alongside layout and flow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own complex journeys end to end.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Take multi-step, multi-user workflows from discovery to polished, production-ready UI, making the hard trade-offs and bringing stakeholders with you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design system's evolution.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Keep agentic and AI-assisted patterns feeling like one coherent, accessible and refined product as we grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Stay close to users.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Lead research with customers and internal bid teams working under deadline and compliance pressure. Learn where they welcome AI autonomy and where they need control, and connect design decisions to measurable outcomes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ship with care.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Work with engineers on edge cases, failure states and QA so what we ship matches the design intent and stands up to enterprise and regulatory scrutiny.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Help designers grow.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Mentor, lead critiques, and shape how design is practised and valued at AutogenAI.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">What </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">You’ll</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> Bring</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Significant experience at Principal or strong Senior+ level designing B2B enterprise SaaS, with a track record of influencing direction beyond your own features.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">A portfolio showing clear problem framing, strategic thinking and high-quality UI for complex workflows: intricate processes, multiple user types or high-stakes decisions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience designing AI-powered products, ideally agentic ones. You know the difference between a system that suggests and one that acts, and what that shift asks of an interface.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">An understanding that trust and explainability live in system state and interaction sequencing, not only in microcopy or visual treatment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) and inclusive design.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">The ability to lead through influence: clear communication, sound judgement on trade-offs, and confidence presenting to and challenging senior stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfort in a fast-moving environment, turning complex, AI-mediated work into simple, usable experiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expert use of Figma and modern prototyping practices, including AI-assisted design tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience building or scaling a design system in a growing product organisation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Nice to Have</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in regulated or compliance-heavy domains, such as public sector, healthcare or financial services.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with emerging agentic UX patterns and toolkits, such as AI SDK Elements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with document editors, text-heavy tools or collaboration software.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">A background in bid or proposal workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Join Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Shape a category-defining product at the moment it moves from AI-assisted writing to autonomous, accountable proposal work.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work alongside a high-calibre, mission-driven team across Product, Engineering, Design, Sales and Customer Success.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Real autonomy and ownership, and a genuine say in how design (and how AI acts on a user's behalf) is done here.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Compensation and Benefits:  </span></span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Competitive Salary: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">c.£100,000 - £120,000 depending on experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Stock Options:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Meaningful equity in the company. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Retirement Plan: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Pension scheme to help secure your future. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Paid Time Off: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Unlimited vacation (Yes, you read right!) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible Work Options: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hybrid role (two days per week in our London office),</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Private Healthcare: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Bupa Medical and Dental cover </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Life Insurance: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Peace of mind for you and your family</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Paid parental leave: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">16 weeks if you’ve just given birth, 4 weeks if your partner has just given birth (after one year of service) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Values in Action:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 6">These </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 6">aren’t</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 6"> just principles we print and forget – </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 6">they’re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 6"> how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver for our customers. They shape the company we are, and the one we aspire to become.</span></span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":375,"335559739":375}"> </span></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Customers, Always</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Everything starts with our customers. We walk in their shoes, speak their language, and build for their delight and success. We win when they win.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Make It Happen</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">We move fast and take ownership. No waiting, no red tape – just action, urgency, and focus on outcomes. We ask for forgiveness, not permission.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Learn and Invent</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: We stay curious. We learn what we can from past masters - and make up the rest. Change is constant, and so is our growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Act Like Owners</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Titles don’t solve problems - people do. We own challenges, break the rules when it’s necessary, and focus on what matters.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Turn It Up to 11</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">There is no “Good enough”. We raise the bar, push boundaries, and keep building. There’s always a next level.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead With Respect</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: We listen first, speak honestly, and value every perspective. Integrity, follow-through, and kindness matter.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Build Trust Through Transparency</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: We default to openness. We give feedback, share information, and assume positive intent - no secrets, no silos.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 4">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: </span></span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">AutogenAI is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veterans. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At AutogenAI we value the unique perspectives each employee brings and strive to provide an equitable environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will gladly assist you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>