Principal- UX Architect

Gradera•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•$140,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

The Principal User Experience Architect will support the design and architecture of user experiences across Gradera’s product ecosystem. This role bridges UX, systems thinking, and responsible AI design—crafting end to end experiences that are intuitive, scalable, and resilient to interaction risks. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and AI Research to define user journeys, design frameworks, and interaction models that support safe and effective AI use. This is a hands on craft and strategy role suited for someone who can navigate ambiguity, influence at a senior level, and help mature a growing design function.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in UX Design, UX Architecture, or Interaction Design roles (startup experience a strong plus).
Demonstrated expertise designing complex systems (AI tools, enterprise platforms, data products, or technical interfaces).
Strong portfolio that showcases thought processes, system thinking, and high level UX architecture.
Deep knowledge of design patterns for responsible AI, humanAI interaction, or risk aware UX (preferred).
Comfort balancing hands on design work with strategic frameworks and architectural documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AI/ML design, evaluation platforms, or developer tools
Familiarity with safety, alignment, or human centered AI principles
Public speaking, conference presentations, or published thought leadership
Prior experience in early stage, high growth startups

Responsibilities

Experience Strategy & Architecture
Define and own UX architecture across product lines, ensuring consistency, clarity, and system level cohesion.
Create frameworks, user flows, and interface models that support responsible AI use and mitigate interaction level risks.
Translate ambiguous problem spaces into structured design approaches and long term design strategy.
Design Craft & Execution
Lead end to end UX initiatives from research to prototypes to final interaction patterns.
Produce high fidelity prototypes, design systems components, and interaction guidelines.
Conduct design explorations for complex AI features, including trust indicators, risk mitigation workflows, and model evaluation UX.
Cross Functional Leadership
Partner with Product, Engineering, and AI teams to align on problem definition, requirements, and user needs.
Facilitate design reviews, critique sessions, and decision making frameworks across the organization.
Advocate for user centered, ethical, and inclusive design principles throughout the company.
Responsible AI & System Level Design
Architect interactions that anticipate system level risk, ambiguity, and edge cases inherent to AI.
Collaborate with Technical Teams to design meaningful, interpretable user experiences.
Develop standards and guidelines for safe, transparent, and effective use of AI within Gradera’s platform.
Networking
Represent Gradera in conferences, industry forums, and design/AI events when appropriate.
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, workshops, and design education.
Help evangelize design maturity and best practices within an early stage startup.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage — 100% Company-Paid
We take care of your health so you can focus on what matters.
Gradera covers 100% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. No hidden fees. No fine print. Just full coverage.
Paid Time Off
We believe in rest and recharge—paid holidays and PTO are part of the package.
Remote-First Flexibility
Work from wherever you feel most productive. As a remote-first company, we champion flexibility, autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance. Your desk is wherever you want it to be.
401(k) Retirement Savings
Your future matters. We offer access to a 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long-term financial security—starting now.

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