Product Designer at Character.AI

Menlo Park, California, United States

Character.AI Logo
$150,000 – $350,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Entertainment, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 8 years of product design experience, preferably with complex workflows, consumer apps, social apps, or AI-first products. A strong portfolio showcasing user-centric design thinking, polished UI craftsmanship, and innovative interaction paradigms is essential. Proven experience in executing end-to-end on large and complex products in ambiguous environments is required. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are necessary to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience with prototyping using front-end code such as HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Product Designer will contribute to the strategic direction of products focused on entertaining and delighting users. They will define feature areas with attention to detail, craft beautiful and polished user interfaces, and collaborate with product managers, engineers, and AI researchers to define product vision and strategy. The designer will rapidly prototype ideas to communicate concepts and find creative ways to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Skills

Product Design
UI Design
UX Design
User-Centered Design
Interaction Design
Prototyping
Code Prototyping
Complex Workflows
Consumer Apps
Social Apps
AI Products

Character.AI

AI platform for creating virtual characters

About Character.AI

Character AI provides a platform that allows users to create and manage virtual characters with distinct personalities. These characters can engage with users in a realistic way, enhancing interactions in various digital settings. The platform is utilized by game developers to create immersive characters that improve gameplay, and by businesses to develop virtual customer service agents that offer a more personalized experience compared to traditional automated systems. Character AI differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on the depth of personality and engagement of its virtual characters. The company aims to capitalize on the growing AI market, providing continuous access to its platform through a subscription or licensing model, which supports its goal of expanding its client base and enhancing digital interactions.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Legal issues arise from harmful chatbot interactions, impacting company reputation.
AI companions risk contributing to radicalization among young men.
Competitive price dumping in AI model sales threatens profit margins.

Differentiation

Character.AI offers unique virtual characters with distinct personalities for user interaction.
The platform supports diverse applications, from gaming to customer service enhancement.
Character.AI's technology enables realistic and engaging digital interactions.

Upsides

Character.AI benefits from the growing AI market, projected to reach $190.61 billion by 2025.
Google's acquisition highlights Character.AI's cost-efficient AI model operations.
The platform's subscription model ensures steady revenue and continuous client access.

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