Staff Designer, Rapid Prototyping @MZLA Technologies Corporation

Overview

Thunderbird, developed by MZLA Technologies Corporation, is a trusted open-source email application with over 20 million users globally. The company is expanding its product offerings beyond email and looking for a Staff Designer for Thunderbolt, an AI client designed for organizations requiring control over their data.

Key Responsibilities

• Build functional prototypes and product experiments directly in the Thunderbolt codebase.
• Translate ambiguous product ideas, user workflows, partner feedback, and enterprise needs into clear, usable product experiences.
• Help define interaction patterns for AI-powered chat, search, workflow automation, and more.
• Use AI-assisted tools to enhance prototyping while prioritizing quality, usability, and security.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to explore and refine product direction.
• Contribute production-quality front-end code where appropriate.
• Identify the status of prototypes for production readiness or further refinement.
• Enhance the usability and polish of the user experience.
• Develop reusable components and interface patterns for team leverage.
• Bring a user-centered approach to product discussions, especially regarding AI behavior and user trust.
• Consider enterprise needs in product designs, focusing on data sensitivity and security expectations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in design engineering, front-end engineering, or product design.
• Strong front-end engineering skills in modern JavaScript or TypeScript, and component-based frameworks.
• Sound judgment in product and interaction design, with an emphasis on usability.
• Experience in designing AI-enabled product experiences and translating product concepts into workflows.
• Proven leadership through mentoring, project ownership, or cross-functional coordination.
• Familiarity with AI, privacy, security, and regulatory considerations affecting product experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio demonstrating design-to-code execution and product improvement examples.

Benefits

• Fully remote work and flexible schedule.
• Annual bonus and monthly remote work stipend.
• Access to professional development stipends and learning platforms.
• 24 days of PTO and additional wellness days.
• Comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance.

Location

Remote, must reside in the specified country of application.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the company's career page. Ensure thoughtful and authentic responses, as generic or AI-generated answers may be disqualified.

Deadline

Not stated.