Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform.

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies - breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list - all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.At the forefront of the general work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives.

With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.About the roleWe’re looking for a Senior Staff Product Designer to lead the design vision for Deel’s AI vertical—one of the most ambitious and strategically important areas of the company. You’ll own the end-to-end design strategy for our AI products, including Deel AI, Akai, conversational interfaces, AI-powered agents, and developer experience tools. Your scope covers everything from in-chat interactions and agent-driven workflows to proactive notifications, anomaly detection, and human-in-the-loop interventions across payroll, HR, and compliance.You’ll lead a growing team of designers and partner directly with engineering, product, and leadership to set the direction for AI design at Deel—codifying craft standards, mentoring designers, and influencing strategy across verticals.Lead AI design strategyDefine the design direction for Deel’s AI vertical, Akai, conversational interfaces, agents, labs, and developer experience tools.Establish the strategic approach for how intelligence surfaces across the platform—from proactive agent notifications and anomaly detection to in-chat actions and workflow automation.Shape strategic conversations using insights, narratives, and design vision to influence direction and uncover new opportunity spaces across the AI product portfolio.Work in close synergy with the Principal Designer to define the boundary between conversational AI (your scope) and intent bar orchestration and the intelligent OS (their scope), ensuring seamless handoff and coherence.Drive craft excellence across AI experiencesCodify craft standards for AI interactions by formalizing patterns, quality expectations, and reusable approaches that emerge from practice.Ensure coherence across the AI vertical,



reducing fragmentation and inconsistencies between teams building conversational, agentic, and automated experiences.Turn implicit good design into explicit guidelines and mentor designers to consistently apply high-quality craft to AI products.Design and prototype at speed—rapidly exploring new interaction patterns for conversational AI, agent-driven workflows, and human-in-the-loop experiences.Own collaboration and communicationDrive effective cross-team collaboration within the AI vertical, fostering alignment and shared ownership across designers, engineers, product managers, and business partners.Shape shared understanding through compelling design narratives that connect AI design choices to user impact and business outcomes.Partner with the design system team to ensure AI-enabled workflows, agentic UI patterns, and tool integrations are reflected in the system.Take ownership and drive outcomesLead problem spaces within the AI vertical, setting direction and defining success for complex, ambiguous initiatives.Anticipate challenges and opportunities ahead of time, creating clarity before issues materialize across DAI, agents, and conversational AI.Take accountability for progress and outcomes—shipping high-quality AI experiences that move the needle for customers and the business.Champion customer focus and researchEstablish user research and customer insight practices within the AI vertical, ensuring empathy and evidence are embedded from problem framing through delivery.Drive competitor and market analysis that shapes AI design direction and informs strategic priorities across teams.Champion quality control by defining dogfooding rituals and feedback loops that surface issues early and raise the bar for AI experience quality.Coach designers on research methods and ensure the voice of the customer is represented in cross-functional decisions about AI products.Mentor and grow the teamShape design org culture within the AI vertical, driving initiatives that improve how designers work and grow.Invest time in coaching and supporting designers—turning successful experiments into repeatable approaches that others can build on.Provide mentorship and constructive feedback that fosters growth, skill development, and career progression for product designers.RequirementsExperience and expertise8+ years as a Product Designer in a fast-paced environment, with at least 3 years operating at Staff level or above, leading holistic design for complex product areas.Proven track record of leading design for AI or ML products from zero-to-one and through iterative scaling.Strong multi-disciplinary skills across UI, UX, interaction design, and visual design,



with a proven ability to craft functional yet delightful experiences for complex workflows.AI and technical fluencyDeep understanding of AI/ML product design patterns —including prompt design, conversational UX, agentic workflows, human-in-the-loop patterns, progressive disclosure of AI capabilities, and trust calibration.Active use of AI tools in your own design workflow—prototyping, research synthesis, design exploration, or code-assisted design.Leadership and influenceOutstanding communicator and facilitator who can bring people together, build strong relationships, and gain alignment across teams through inspiring design narratives.Experienced in mentoring and growing designers—providing guidance that enables them to learn, progress, and deliver high-quality work.Strong cross-functional collaboration skills—builds trust with product, engineering, data science, and business partners to deliver coherent, impactful experiences.MindsetData-informed and evidence-driven—your design work is rooted in experimentation, user research, and measurable outcomes.Passionate about the intersection of design and AI, with a genuine curiosity about how intelligent systems can transform complex global workflows.Knowledge of payroll, HR, fintech, or compliance domains is a strong plus.Design & AI at DeelAI is changing how products are designed and built.

At Deel, we’re excited about designers who are exploring how AI can enhance both the design process and the product experience.This could include improving design workflows, prototyping faster, exploring new interaction patterns, or helping shape AI-powered product experiences.If you’ve worked on AI-related features or used AI tools as part of your design process, we’d love to see examples of that work in your portfolio.For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Some things you'll enjoyStock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and locationAdditional perks and benefits based on your employment status and countryThe flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork accessAt Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. Your personal data is not used to train AI models.

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📌 Senior Staff Product Designer - AI (Madrid)
🏢 Deel
📍 Madrid