Lead Product Designer, Mobile (Native & Mobile)
Core
Lead product design for Perplexity's native iPhone and Android apps, designing how the mobile device integrates with desktop agents and cross-device workflows.
Role type
Senior Lead Product Designer (Native Mobile)
Builds
Native mobile experiences for iOS and Android that serve as the primary interface for AI agents and cross-device work handoffs.
Domain
Consumer AI / Agentic AI / Mobile Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Native iOS design, Android design, Cross-device interaction design, Agent workflow design, Trust & privacy flows, Prototyping with code, Systems thinking, Visual design, Motion design, Platform conventions
Preferred skills
Jetpack Compose, macOS/Windows design, AI agent product design, Live Activities/widgets/App Intents, New form factors (foldables)
Technologies
SwiftUI, Xcode, Jetpack Compose, iOS SDK, Android SDK
Responsibilities
Lead design for iPhone and Android apps from concept to shipped detail; Design cross-device relationships between mobile and desktop; Design agent interactions including background progress and interruptions; Utilize native platform capabilities like notifications and widgets; Design trust and privacy flows; Prototype on device using real code and coding agents; Maintain consistent patterns across platforms.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
