Junior Designer, Interaction Design

Job Title: Junior Designer, Interaction Design Posting Start Date: 9/25/26 Job Location (Long): Santa Monica, California United States Job Description: WHAT AWAITS YOU. • Design interaction flows, UI components, and prototypes for digital products, with guidance and mentorship from senior designers as you build your craft. • Contribute to the full design process, from early concepts and wireframes through detailed UI, prototyping, and handoff on a range of projects from focused features to broader product experiences. • Help evaluate concepts against usability, accessibility, functionality, and client needs while folding research findings back into your design decisions. • Work within and contribute to design systems, ensuring consistency across components, patterns, and platforms. • Collaborate in cross-functional, agile teams using design thinking, and support senior staff in presenting work to internal stakeholders and clients. • Develop your skills in scoping and time estimation and design communication, taking on additional responsibilities as you grow. • Use AI tools thoughtfully in your design workflow and contribute to designing interfaces and interactions for AI-powered features. WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING. • Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or equivalent. • 0-2 years of prior work experience in Interaction/UI/UX Design or equivalent. • Familiarity with the end-to-end design process and curiosity about how research, production, and commercial context shape design decisions. • A solid grasp of core design principles: hierarchy, typography, layout, color, and an evolving sense of form. • Curiosity about AI and familiarity with current tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Figma AI, Midjourney, or similar) as part of your design and research process. • Strong computer and software skills in: Adobe Creative Suite and Figma or other cloud collaboration and prototyping tools. • Preferences: • Exposure to 3D tools (Blender, Cinema 4D, Spline, etc.). • Knowledge of Motion Graphics Tools (After Effects, Rive, etc.). • Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Tools. • Familiarity with interaction or creative coding languages (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Processing, etc.). • Experience designing AI-powered products, agentic interfaces, or LLM-based features. WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO. • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account • Employee vehicle program • Bonus eligibility • Paid Parental Leave • Generous PTO and Company paid holidays • Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires regular attendance in the office. The expected salary range for this position is $75,300.00 - $97,448.00. The selected candidate's education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.