Overview

Every year, people in the US and Canada spend nearly one trillion dollars on groceries. Food has been a constant in people’s lives since the beginning of time. Food can be a part of a daily ritual or a special moment that resonates with people on a meaningful and emotional level. It can be a much-needed break in a long day, a taste that brings back memories, a creative experiment, a shared meal with loved ones, or even comfort during a hard time. Instacart’s mission is to give people access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together.

About the Role 

As a Sr. Product Designer II on the Carrot AI team, you will harness the power of artificial intelligence to shape innovative products. Our projects range from consumer applications like AI-powered grocery lists, to developing cutting-edge internal productivity tools for our team. You will be instrumental in imagining new projects from scratch with the team with the end goal of making a tangible impact on how users engage with this new technology. Guided by a startup mentality, you'll work closely with a senior team including Instacart’s co-founders, embodying innovation and autonomy in every stride.

About the Team

Join our Carrot AI team, a bold innovation nucleus within Instacart that operates like a startup. We're deeply focused on conceptualizing and nurturing groundbreaking AI projects from the ground up. Here, you'll collaborate in a dynamic, small-team environment, pushing the frontiers of AI technology.

About the Job

• Lead the design process for consumer-facing and internal AI-driven projects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product management, to iterate and deliver impactful design solutions.
• Employ a holistic and strategic approach to design, ensuring the user experience aligns with the project’s objectives and our broader company mission.
• Innovate constantly, identifying opportunities to leverage AI for enhancing user interaction and operational efficiency.
• Balance creativity with practical execution, ensuring designs are both visionary and implementable.

About You

Minimum Qualifications 

• 6+ years in product design, with a portfolio demonstrating successful projects from concept to execution.
• Strong ability to work quickly and autonomously with a startup mindset, managing projects independently.
• Proven competence in working closely with technical teams to translate complex technical capabilities into intuitive user experiences.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a knack for bringing creative solutions to life.
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating design decisions clearly and persuasively.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience in designing using LLM outputs, an AI-first mindset or designing for other emerging technologies.
• A well-rounded design skill set, comfortable working across a broad range of activities from UX/UI to visual design.
• A deep understanding of user-centric design principles and interest in user research techniques.
• Experience working in or alongside startup environments, embracing ambiguity and rapid changes.