Founding Product Designer at Kernel

The role

As the Founding Product Designer at Kernel, you will shape the user experience for a critical business identity layer designed for AI agents. You will simplify complex workflows into effortless products that major enterprises like Canva and Mistral rely on.

What you'll do

• Own core UX end-to-end including flows and interaction design
• Lead user discovery interviews and synthesize insights into shipped changes
• Create high-signal prototypes using Figma or code
• Collaborate tightly with engineering and product managers to ship quality features
• Build the design foundation including principles and lightweight systems
• Assist with occasional design needs for decks and business narratives

What you'll bring

• Experience in early-stage startups or as a founding designer
• Track record of shipping meaningful product work with clear outcomes
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into intuitive interfaces
• Capacity to run independent discovery and research to find the truth
• Strong execution skills from prototyping to production details

Your impact

You will define the visual and functional identity of Kernel, transforming a messy data landscape into a reliable registry for the agentic era. By building a product that users love and trust, you will directly enable the next generation of AI agents to operate effectively across the enterprise.