Head of UX / UI – Product Design & Experience (Philanthropic Tech) | San Francisco

Head of UX / UI – Product Design & Experience (Philanthropic Tech) | San Francisco, CA

Head of UX / UI – Product Design & Experience (Philanthropic Tech) | San Francisco, CA

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Our client is building the world’s first real-time, trust-based social platform. As the Head of UX / UI – Product Design & Experience, you will lead the creation of every interaction, screen, and emotional cue across the platform. ,Your designs will shape how users engage with transparency, trust, and action. This is more than a UI role — it’s an opportunity to architect a brand-new category of user experience in the philanthropic tech space.

This is a rare opportunity to join an impact-focused startup at the ground floor, influence company culture, and own the entire product design strategy as it scales.

Responsibilities :

Lead the full end-to-end UX / UI design process across all platform features and user types

Translate the needs of donors, volunteers, nonprofits, and brands into elegant, intuitive design systems

Define and evolve the visual identity and interaction standards across web and mobile platforms

Collaborate closely with founders and engineering to rapidly prototype, test, and ship new features

Conduct ongoing user research to optimize usability and inform design direction

Create high-quality wireframes, interactive prototypes, and product animations when appropriate

Embed trust, delight, and emotional resonance into every digital experience

Establish scalable design workflows and processes to support future team growth

Requirements :

3–6+ years of experience in UX / UI or product design, ideally within early-stage startups or 0?1 product builds

A portfolio showcasing beautiful, strategic product work and strong user empathy

Expert with Figma, Sketch, Adobe Suite, and / or other similar design tools

Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and iterative design cycles

Deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive web design best practices

Strong communicator with a bias for collaboration, iteration, and feedback

Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environment

Preferred Qualifications :

Background in motion design, illustration, or visual storytelling

Familiarity with frontend workflows and design-to-code implementation

Prior experience creating design systems or visual brand identities from scratch

Passion for building emotionally resonant experiences that drive real-world behavior change

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, or related field preferred — or equivalent professional experience

Location : Salary Range :

$160,000 – $190,000 base + equity (dependent on experience)

Seniority level

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Not Applicable

Employment type

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Full-time

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Design

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