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Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation and transformation. With expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and data discovery, we develop and deploy novel solutions to innovate and drive progress at S&P Global and its customers worldwide. Kensho's solutions and research focus on business and financial generative AI applications, agents, data retrieval APIs, data extraction, and much more.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support needed to build amazing technology and products. We collaborate using our teammates' diverse perspectives to solve hard problems. Our communication with one another is open, honest, and efficient. We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, but always rooted in engineering best practices. As a result, we can innovate rapidly to produce technology that is scalable, robust, and useful.
We're looking for a Lead Designer who's excited to shape the future of our product and help define what great looks like at scale. You'll take the reins on design for one of our key product streams - setting the vision, refining the craft, and helping our teams deliver thoughtful, high-impact experiences. We're not just refining existing interfaces - we're designing entirely new ways for humans to collaborate with AI. We're looking for someone who's eager to explore uncharted territory and turn bold ideas into intuitive experiences.
You'll partner closely with product and engineering to bring clarity to complex problems, translate big ideas into simple, beautiful interfaces, and ensure design has a strong voice in shaping our roadmap. You'll also mentor other designers and help grow our design culture from the inside out.
We're looking for someone who is a confident presenter, loves experimentation, and is a proactive and collaborative team player. If you're someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, loves balancing systems thinking with hands-on design, and cares deeply about creating meaningful experiences - this role is for you.
About Kensho
Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation and transformation , building intelligent products that empower financial professionals to work smarter, faster, and with deeper insight. Our teams design and deliver AI-driven tools that help analysts, researchers, and decision-makers make sense of complex information - transforming data into clarity and action. From natural language interfaces that simplify research to automation that streamlines analysis, Kensho's products bring the power of artificial intelligence directly into the workflows that shape global markets.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support to build remarkable technology and user experiences. We value bias toward action , minimizing unnecessary hierarchy and process so that ideas can move quickly from concept to impact. We collaborate across disciplines - combining technical excellence, design thinking, and business context - to solve hard, meaningful problems.
Our culture is grounded in openness, honesty, and curiosity . We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, and as a result, we create products that are scalable, reliable, and genuinely useful to the professionals who rely on them every day.
What you'll do:
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We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support needed to build amazing technology and products. We collaborate using our teammates' diverse perspectives to solve hard problems. Our communication with one another is open, honest, and efficient. We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, but always rooted in engineering best practices. As a result, we can innovate rapidly to produce technology that is scalable, robust, and useful.
We're looking for a Lead Designer who's excited to shape the future of our product and help define what great looks like at scale. You'll take the reins on design for one of our key product streams - setting the vision, refining the craft, and helping our teams deliver thoughtful, high-impact experiences. We're not just refining existing interfaces - we're designing entirely new ways for humans to collaborate with AI. We're looking for someone who's eager to explore uncharted territory and turn bold ideas into intuitive experiences.
You'll partner closely with product and engineering to bring clarity to complex problems, translate big ideas into simple, beautiful interfaces, and ensure design has a strong voice in shaping our roadmap. You'll also mentor other designers and help grow our design culture from the inside out.
We're looking for someone who is a confident presenter, loves experimentation, and is a proactive and collaborative team player. If you're someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, loves balancing systems thinking with hands-on design, and cares deeply about creating meaningful experiences - this role is for you.
About Kensho
Kensho is S&P Global's hub for AI innovation and transformation , building intelligent products that empower financial professionals to work smarter, faster, and with deeper insight. Our teams design and deliver AI-driven tools that help analysts, researchers, and decision-makers make sense of complex information - transforming data into clarity and action. From natural language interfaces that simplify research to automation that streamlines analysis, Kensho's products bring the power of artificial intelligence directly into the workflows that shape global markets.
At Kensho, we hire talented people and give them the autonomy and support to build remarkable technology and user experiences. We value bias toward action , minimizing unnecessary hierarchy and process so that ideas can move quickly from concept to impact. We collaborate across disciplines - combining technical excellence, design thinking, and business context - to solve hard, meaningful problems.
Our culture is grounded in openness, honesty, and curiosity . We dedicate time and resources to explore new ideas, and as a result, we create products that are scalable, reliable, and genuinely useful to the professionals who rely on them every day.
What you'll do:
- Drive the experience vision for your product stream - connecting the dots between user needs, product strategy, and design execution.
- Engage directly with customers - from leading design workshops with our Kensho Global Labs team to having hands-on conversations about how our products fit into their workflows.
- Lead by example: Manage and mentor designers, helping them level up their craft and confidence.
- Design end-to-end experiences - from high-level concepts to polished, production-ready designs.
- Collaborate deeply with product managers, engineers, and researchers to shape strategy and define what success looks like.
- Champion the user in every conversation, balancing user needs with business goals and technical constraints.
- Travel occasionally to collaborate in person with teammates, attend workshops, or connect with users - we value real-world context and creative energy.
- 7 years of product design experience, including time spent leading projects or teams.
- A portfolio showcasing high-craft B2B products, from concept to shipped product.
- Mastery of Figma and ability to create great visual designs (AI prototyping tools is a plus!)
- Clear, compelling communication skills to can drive alignment and momentum across disciplines
- Agency or experience working directly with customers preferred
- Financial and/or AI user experience preferred
- You'll have real ownership over a key product area and the opportunity to shape how users experience our platform.
- You'll collaborate with talented, mission-driven colleagues across design, product, and engineering.
- You'll be part of a design culture that values craft, clarity, and exploration - where we are constantly learning and exploring
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 100% company paid premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
- Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
- Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
- Bike sharing program memberships
- Compassion leave and elder care leave
- Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events
If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to . S&P Global never requires any candidate to pay money for job applications, interviews, offer letters, "pre-employment training" or for equipment/delivery of equipment. Stay informed and protect yourself from recruitment fraud by reviewing our guidelines, fraudulent domains, and how to report suspicious activity here .
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes future Kenshins with all experiences and perspectives. Kensho is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office location in New York City. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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