Product Designer, Web (All Levels) Full Time NEW

Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism. We bring characters to life, transforming how people tell stories, connect, and create. We build and power ecosystems. Cantina, our flagship social AI platform, is just the beginning.

If you’re excited about the potential AI has to shape human creativity and social interactions, join us in building the future!

About The Role

Cantina is seeking a web-focused product designer who will work at the intersection of AI and consumer social. In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end design process, shaping intuitive and dynamic interactions that deepen engagement and expand our user base. Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and AI teams, you’ll explore new interaction paradigms, refine core mechanics, and push the boundaries of how people connect in AI-driven social experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Define a multiyear vision for Cantina’s web product – a brand new experience for highly skilled, prosumer AI creators
• Develop high-fidelity user interfaces and user experience designs for a best in class web product
• Collaborate closely with engineering, research and product teams
• Manage multiple ongoing projects & initiatives, and effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Help establish a culture and development processes for best in class product design and quality
• Communicate and craft every detail of new product features from idea to user experience, to pixel-perfect execution
• Build high fidelity prototypes for flows using Claude Code. These prototypes will serve to guide structure, behavior, and UX quality. From prototypes, partner with engineers on implementation details and hand off

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a UI/UX designer with at least 3 years on consumer-facing software applications
• Demonstrated portfolio of shipping amazing experiences that have made a clear and significant impact on consumer and business metrics
• Strong understanding of AI-driven interactions and/or consumer social products
• Ability to prototype and iterate quickly based on user feedback
• Passion for creating engaging, player-centric experiences
• Experience with an AI first design workflow, including prototyping with Claude Code and Cursor. Examples of vibe coded applications are a plus

Compensation

The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is between $150,000-$220,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous company equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina
• 42 days of paid time off, including:
• 15 PTO days
• 10 sick days
• 15 company holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Generous parental leave & fertility support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Lifestyle spending account – $500/month to use however you’d like
• Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees
• One Medical membership, and more!