[Remote] Principal Designer (Web & UX/UI)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bellota Labs is a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup aiming to revolutionize the online poker experience with their platform, ClubWPT Gold. They are seeking a Principal Designer (Web & UX/UI) to define and deliver the end-to-end design experience, shaping the product from MVP to full-scale launch.ResponsibilitiesDesign the full web experience: Own the look, feel, and flow of our mobile-first responsive web platform—from landing pages to in-app dashboards and gameplay interfaces. Use AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Figma AI, Galileo AI, Uizard, Magician) to rapidly explore layouts, generate variants, and compress the distance between concept and high-fidelityCraft seamless UX: Design intuitive flows for onboarding, account creation, training modules, vanity stores, and tournament play. Leverage generative AI to quickly prototype multiple UX directions, pressure-test flows, and iterate based on dataCreate high-fidelity UI mockups: Turn concepts into beautiful, developer-ready screens that balance usability and visual appeal. Use generative image tools (e.g., Midjourney, Firefly, DALL·E) to explore visual treatments, illustration directions, and marketing imagery that reinforce the brandCollaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with product managers, stakeholders, and developers to turn business goals into elegant design solutions. Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate research synthesis, competitive teardowns, spec writing, and design documentation so more of your time goes to craftDefine and uphold our design system: Help establish our visual identity across products—sleek, strategic, and skill-oriented. Build and maintain a system that's optimized for both human designers and AI-assisted workflows, so components and patterns scale cleanly as the team growsDeliver production-ready assets: Ensure design handoffs are clean and ready for rapid development cycles, using AI-assisted tooling to streamline specs, variants, asset generation, and dev-ready exportsChampion AI in the design process: Continuously evaluate new AI tools and techniques that can elevate our output or speed, and share learnings with the broader teamSkillsBachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent required6+ years in UX/UI, web, or product design (with a strong emphasis on responsive web and mobile-first experiences)A portfolio that showcases clean visual design, complex user flows, and thoughtful UX strategyProficiency in Figma and familiarity with Adobe CCHands-on experience using AI tools in a professional design workflow — generative image tools, AI-assisted UI tools, and AI-powered research/writing tools — with clear judgment about where AI accelerates the work and where human craft must leadStrong UX instincts and a refined aesthetic that appeals to a skill-based gaming audienceExperience designing for platforms in gaming, training, or education is a strong plusBonus: You know poker—or are excited to learnCompany Overview It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.bellotalabs.com.