Role Overview

OpenAI’s mission is to ensure general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The ChatGPT team spans research, engineering, product, and design to deliver transformative technology worldwide. As a Product Designer on this elite team, you'll create intuitive, beautiful products that make powerful AI accessible to diverse users—from everyday consumers to enterprise professionals.

Safety remains paramount at OpenAI, prioritizing responsible deployment over rapid expansion. Design is central to this mission, bridging complex AI capabilities with seamless user experiences. In this role, you'll collaborate with a tight-knit team of designers and cross-functional partners to design end-to-end features for consumer, business, and internal tools products. Based at our San Francisco HQ (with relocation support), you'll influence product direction and design culture from day one.

This isn't just design work—it's pioneering AI-first interfaces that redefine human-AI interaction. Expect to tackle ambiguous challenges, immerse in AI research, and ship products that push technological boundaries while upholding the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a Product Designer at OpenAI, your impact will span ideation to launch:

• Drive overall design and product strategy for ChatGPT and related products.
• Design and ship polished products, from low-fidelity concepts to high-fidelity prototypes and visuals.
• Collaborate intimately with engineering, PMs, AI researchers, and fellow designers on strategy and execution.
• Lead user research initiatives to deeply understand user needs and iterate effectively.
• Build and refine scalable design systems for consistency across products.
• Foster a thriving design culture and mentor growing team members.
• Craft end-to-end experiences for new features in consumer, business, and tools ecosystems.
• Prototype innovative interactions tailored to AI behaviors and user expectations.
• Ensure designs prioritize safety, accessibility, and ethical AI deployment.
• Communicate visions through compelling storytelling to stakeholders.
• Adapt designs to evolving AI capabilities and research breakthroughs.
• Contribute to long-term roadmaps shaping AI product paradigms.
• Analyze user feedback and metrics to continuously improve experiences.

These responsibilities demand a blend of creativity, technical acumen, and strategic thinking, making this role ideal for seasoned designers passionate about AI.

Qualifications

Thriving candidates bring proven expertise:

• 4+ years shipping large-scale software products with measurable impact.
• Outstanding portfolio highlighting UX/UI/interaction design excellence.
• Expertise in complex interaction problems, especially in dynamic environments.
• Impactful communication skills for articulating design decisions.
• Proven ability to resolve ambiguity into actionable visions.
• Deep enthusiasm for AI research and designing AI-native products.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and prototyping tools.
• User research background with diverse audience insights.
• Design system development and maintenance skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating high craft standards and pixel-perfect execution.

Senior-level experience is essential; this role suits designers ready to lead in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Salary & Benefits

OpenAI offers competitive total compensation for Product Designers in San Francisco, estimated at $185,000–$265,000 USD yearly (including base, equity, and bonuses), reflecting seniority and market rates for top AI talent.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage.
• Relocation package for SF moves.
• Unlimited PTO and flexible scheduling.
• Generous parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Professional growth stipends.
• Daily catered meals and wellness perks.
• Equity in a high-growth AI leader.
• Mental health resources.
• Commuter subsidies.
• Volunteer PTO and donation matches.
• Work with world-class AI pioneers.

Why Join OpenAI?

OpenAI isn't just a company—it's the forefront of AGI development. Your designs will reach billions, powering ChatGPT's daily use in work and life. Work alongside brilliant minds in research and engineering, shaping AI's societal impact with safety first.

San Francisco HQ fosters deep collaboration in a vibrant tech hub. As an early design team member, you'll define culture and direction. OpenAI values diverse perspectives, ensuring inclusive products for humanity's spectrum. Equal opportunity employer with robust DEI commitments.

This role offers unparalleled growth: immerse in AI research, pioneer new paradigms, and build a legacy in ethical AI design. If you dream of products that change the world, OpenAI is your platform.

How to Apply

Ready to design the future? Submit your resume, portfolio link, and a note on why OpenAI excites you. Highlight AI passion and relevant projects. We review applications continuously—top candidates advance to interviews with design team, cross-functional partners, and research leads.

Expect portfolio deep-dive, design exercises, and discussions on AI challenges. Background checks apply. OpenAI is committed to fair hiring; accommodations available.

Product Designer roles at OpenAI fill quickly—apply today to join the ChatGPT revolution!