UX researcher

About Mistral

At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.

We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source, and cutting-edge models, products, and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet the needs of enterprises, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.

We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.

Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, the USA, the UK, Germany, and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego, and team-spirited.

Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on 

Why this role matters

We're assembling our founding design team to shape how people use AI for the next decade. At Mistral, we're not just designing products—we're designing for positive outcomes, building AI that feels human, intuitive, and delightful. If you're a designer at heart—independent, craft-obsessed, and excited to define the future of AI—let's talk.

About Le Chat

We're building a world-class AI assistant. From personal productivity to teams using it in enterprises, Le Chat should be powerful but simple to use. It lives across web, mobile, and more, adapting seamlessly to how people work and create.

What you will do

• Design end-to-end experiences for Le Chat, from onboarding to advanced features.

• Prototype, iterate, and ship—fast. You'll be hands-on, turning ideas into tangible experiences.

• Collaborate deeply with research, engineering, and product teams. Clear communication and a low ego are key.

• Contribute to our design system, ensuring consistency and craft (including motion design) across Mistral's products.

You're a great fit if

You have 7+ years of product design experience, with a portfolio that shows explorations and delivered work. Experience with consumer-facing products (especially AI, chat, or social) is a plus.

You're obsessed with craft—visual, interaction, and motion design. You know that great design is invisible until it's missed.

You're fluent in Figma, prototyping tools, and user-centered design, but more importantly, you know how to use them to solve real problems.

You're independent and resourceful, with a bias toward action.

You're a self-starter—results-oriented, resourceful, innovative, intellectually curious, and willing to take initiative and risks.

You're highly collaborative, able to balance multiple projects and stakeholders.

You're professional, accountable, and driven, with a relentless focus on impact.

You're target-driven, detail-oriented, and approachable, able to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands.

Bonus: Experience with AI prototyping (e.g., building interactive demos for LLMs or AI tools).

Why Mistral?

• Founding team: This is your chance to help build the design culture and processes that will define Mistral for years to come.

• Designing for good: Your work will shape how the world interacts with AI, focusing on positive outcomes.

• Zero-to-one impact: You'll design products from scratch, not just features.

• Builder energy: We're all builders at heart, more interested in making the best experiences than politics.

Hiring Process

- Recruiter's screen

- Portfolio review: Show us explorations and delivered work—we care about how you think, not just how it looks.

- Take-home challenge: A product-focused exercise to see how you tackle problems.

- Team Interview: Chat with Design, Engineering, and Leadership. We're looking for collaborators, not egos.

- Culture fit: We want people who want to be here—who see Mistral as more than a job, but as a place to do their best work.

Location & Work Policy

This role is based in our NYC office, and we're currently considering candidates who either already live in the area or are open to relocating. We strongly believe in the value of in-person collaboration and we encourage going to the office as much as we can (at least 3 days per week) to create bonds and smooth communication. Our remote policy aims to provide flexibility, improve work-life balance and increase productivity.

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity

Healthcare: Medical/Dental/Vision covered for you and your family

401K : 6% matching

PTO : 18 days 

Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or $120/month for public transport

Sport: $120/month reimbursement for gym membership

Meal stipend: $400 monthly allowance for meals 

Visa sponsorship 

Coaching: we offer BetterUp coaching on a voluntary basis