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Design Expert Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Design Expert - Remote

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site +1

$30 - $70/hr

Design Expert Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Schedule: Flexible / Self-Directed Job Overview We are seeking senior Product Design and AI-Assisted Development Experts to create evaluation tasks ...

Design Expert - Remote

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$30 - $70/hr

Design Expert Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Schedule: Flexible / Self-Directed Job Overview We are seeking senior Product Design and AI-Assisted Development Experts to create evaluation tasks ...

Design Expert - Remote

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site +1

$30 - $70/hr

Design Expert Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Schedule: Flexible / Self-Directed Job Overview We are seeking senior Product Design and AI-Assisted Development Experts to create evaluation tasks ...

Design Expert - Remote

San Jose, CA ยท On-site +1

$30 - $70/hr

Design Expert Job Type: Contractor Location: Remote Schedule: Flexible / Self-Directed Job Overview We are seeking senior Product Design and AI-Assisted Development Experts to create evaluation tasks ...

Director of Interior Design

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization. * Build and evolve the foundation of interior design at Thuma, creating standards, principles, and best ...

Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization. * Build and evolve the foundation of interior design at Thuma, creating standards, principles, and best ...

Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization. * Build and evolve the foundation of interior design at Thuma, creating standards, principles, and best ...

Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization. * Build and evolve the foundation of interior design at Thuma, creating standards, principles, and best ...

Director of Interior Design

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization. * Build and evolve the foundation of interior design at Thuma, creating standards, principles, and best ...

Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner across the organization * Build scalable interior design standards, principles, and best practices * Lead interior design direction ...

Product Designer III: 26-02553

San Diego, CA ยท On-site +1

$95 - $100/hr

Product Design-Expert, Interaction Design-Expert, Visual Design-Expert, AI-Assisted Design & Prototyping-Advanced, Enterprise/SaaS & Systems Design-Advanced Contract: W2 Location: San Diego, CA ...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$102K - $141K/yr

Advanced CAD: Expert-level SolidWorks skills, specifically with complex surfacing, manufacturability, and tolerancing. * Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with medical device standards, such as IEC ...

3D Stacked DRAM Design Engineer

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$121K - $150K/yr

Job Title: 3D Stacked DRAM Design Engineer Office Location: San Jose, CA Job Type: Full-Time Work ... Expert in Python, and circuit simulators (HSPICE, PrimeSim, Spectre, etc.). * Excellent verbal and ...

... design Expert level knowledge of and experience in common web front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Ajax). Use jQuery, but not rely on it Craft optimized CSS with LESS or SASS Experience ...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

San Mateo, CA ยท On-site

$102K - $141K/yr

Advanced CAD: Expert-level SolidWorks skills, specifically with complex surfacing, manufacturability, and tolerancing. * Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with medical device standards, such as IEC ...

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Design Expert information

What is the difference between Design Expert vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign ExpertGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in design, art, or related fields; certifications may varyUsually holds a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks in diverse settings including advertising agencies, corporate design teams, or freelancePrimarily works in studios, agencies, or freelance projects
Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for comprehensive design solutionsFocused on visual communication and branding
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for expertise level and scope of workCompared for specialization in visual design

Design Experts typically possess broader skills and may handle complex projects across various industries, while Graphic Designers focus specifically on visual communication and branding. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and application.

What cities in California are hiring for Design Expert jobs?

Cities in California with the most Design Expert job openings:

Infographic showing various Design Expert job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Design Expert - Remote

Palo Alto, CA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$30 - $70/hr

Contractor

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Design Expert

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Schedule: Flexible / Self-Directed

Job Overview

We are seeking senior Product Design and AI-Assisted Development Experts to create evaluation tasks for AI systems working across rapid prototyping, product design, and human-AI collaboration.

Experts may contribute to either or both tracks:

  • Vibecoding: AI-assisted software development, natural-language-to-code workflows, and rapid prototyping.
  • Design: Product design, UX/UI, design systems, component libraries, research, and usability.

No formal credential is required; demonstrated expertise and shipped work are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create realistic scenarios covering rapid prototyping, iteration, design systems, and product-design-engineering collaboration.
  • Develop tasks involving AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, v0, and Replit.
  • Create Design-track tasks using Figma, Framer, prototyping tools, and design-system platforms.
  • Apply prompt-driven development, human-centered design, heuristic evaluation, and rapid prototyping methodologies.
  • Produce reference prototypes, code artifacts, design specifications, and usability evaluation reports.
  • Develop detailed rubrics that distinguish senior-level product judgment from generic or template-driven work.
  • Collaborate on task refinement and evaluation standards.
Required Skills
  • Product Design
  • UX/UI Design
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Design Systems
  • Vibecoding / AI-Assisted Development
  • Human-Centered Design
  • User Research & Usability Testing
  • Figma / Prototyping Tools
  • Design Critique
  • Product Judgment
  • AI-Assisted Coding
  • Evaluation & Rubric Development
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a product designer, design lead, or AI-native engineer/vibecoder.
  • Experience at a product- or design-focused company, startup, or notable independent product.
  • Direct ownership of shipped product designs, design systems, or AI-assisted development workflows.
  • Strong fluency with relevant design or AI development tools.
  • Portfolio of shipped work strongly preferred.
  • Experience creating rubrics, training materials, design critiques, or evaluation frameworks is a plus.
Contract & Payment
  • Independent contractor engagement.
  • Fully remote with a flexible schedule.
  • Project duration may vary based on business needs and performance.
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
Screening Questions
  1. How many years of product design, UX/UI, or AI-assisted development experience do you have?
  2. Which track do you specialize in: Vibecoding, Design, or both?
  3. What products, design systems, or AI-assisted workflows have you shipped?
  4. Which tools do you use regularly (e.g., Figma, Framer, Cursor, Claude Code, v0, Replit)?
  5. Do you have a portfolio of shipped work?
  6. What experience do you have creating design critiques, rubrics, or evaluation frameworks?
  7. How soon can you start?