150K–220K USD / year
Lead Product Designer
DesignRemote — United States or Canada
Published on 2026-10-16
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About this role
Kalepa is seeking a Lead Product Designer to improve the user experience of their AI-driven platform for insurers. The role involves leading complex design initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high design quality throughout the product. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in designing for data-rich environments and AI tools.
About the company
Kalepa builds AI systems for insurers that help automate underwriting, risk analysis, and related insurance workflows. It serves carriers, MGAs, and brokers looking to speed up submission processing and decision-making.
The team
Work closely with product managers and engineers, reporting to the Head of Product.
What you'll do
- Lead design for complex cross-cutting problems from discovery to iteration
- Translate ambiguous concepts into clear product direction
- Design data-dense workflows for underwriters
- Define AI integration in the product
- Establish scalable design patterns
- Utilize AI and prototyping for rapid development
- Mentor and raise design standards across the team
What we're looking for
- 7+ years of digital product design experience
- Experience in a rapidly scaling startup environment
- Design experience with AI-driven tools
- Strong portfolio showcasing complexity simplification and UI design
- Systems thinking and design system contribution
- Strong visual design and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Curiosity and adaptability in solving problems
Nice to have
- Experience with MUI or similar design systems
- Experience in InsurTech or FinTech
- Technical background or interest in product development