Location: Edinburgh (Relocation Assistance Available)
Job Type : Full-Time
About Us
We’re a fast-growing, VC-backed AI startup based in Scotland, collaborating with top-tier organisations to craft and scale transformative AI solutions that drive real-world impact. We enable enterprises to solve the highest-value problems by distilling smaller, more focused Small Language Models (SLMs).
Our vision is tounlock the value of AI within enterprise environments by addressing complex problems that general AI cannot solve. Malted AI was born out of distillation techniques that helped founders win the 2022 Amazon Alexa Prize, where they beat more than 100 teams from around the globe. Since then, the team has raised £7m from leading Venture Capital firms and is helping enterprises deploy AI at scale.
Overview
We are looking for a talented UX/UI Designer with strong visual design skills to join our team. The successful candidate will design intuitive and visually engaging experiences and user interfaces for AI-driven applications, working alongside engineers and other designers. They will be integral to creating a cohesive and visually appealing user experience, from research, prototyping to final design and product development. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the development of groundbreaking technology that will transform the way we work and use AI.
Alongside the creation of UI, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to build the visual image of our brand, working alongside our commercial team to design and implement marketing material and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement high-quality UI designs for AI-powered applications and tools that are functional, accessible, and visually engaging.
Build interactive prototypes in Figma to bring ideas to life and demonstrate user flows and animations.
Support the creation of graphic assets, icons, illustrations and marketing assets that enhance user experience across the whole life cycle and align with brand guidelines.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and commercial teams, to support our design needs.
Keep up with current design trends, especially those relevant to AI products, to ensure modern and innovative design approaches.
Key Requirements
4+ years experience in UI design roles or relevant experience.
Industry design experience, preferably in tech or AI-driven product design.
Strong skills in design software (e.g. Figma & Adobe Creative Suite) for design and prototyping and for creating graphic assets is a must.
Experience integrating user feedback into product development.
Familiarity with design principles, user-centered design, and accessibility standards.
A strong portfolio demonstrating creative and high-quality UI/graphic design work.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions clearly to stakeholders and team members.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Preferred Requirements
Experience designing for AI, machine learning, or tech-related products.
Familiarity with other prototyping and animation tools (e.g., Principle, After Effects).
Basic knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS) to better collaborate with developers.
Previous marketing agency experience
Pension and stock options.
Medical and life insurance.
Combination of in-office and remote work with flexible and core team hours.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Free snacks and drinks.
Social events and company outings to build team cohesion.
A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that promotes innovation and teamwork.
Chance to work on one-of-a-kind products at the forefront of the AI industry alongside a world-class team.
Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Edinburgh.
How to Apply
If you are ready to join a pioneering AI company and contribute to its success, we invite you to apply and be a part of Malted AI's exciting journey.
Even if you feel that your background may not perfectly align with the described profile, we encourage you to apply if you possess a passion for technology and are eager to learn.
We believe in the potential for growth and development, and we are committed to providing support and resources to help you succeed in the role.
Our positions are available for individuals with a valid UK work permit. At our current stage we are not able to sponsor visas.
Note: Malted AI is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We aren’t working with recruiters for these positions —we’re excited to connect directly with candidates who share our enthusiasm for small language models.
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