Head of UX/UI – Product Design & Experience (...

Head of UX/UI – Product Design & Experience (Philanthropic Tech) | San Francisco, CAHead of UX/UI – Product Design & Experience (Philanthropic Tech) | San Francisco, CAGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from OSI EngineeringTechnical Recruiter at OSI Engineering, incOur 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 typesTranslate the needs of donors, volunteers, nonprofits, and brands into elegant, intuitive design systemsDefine and evolve the visual identity and interaction standards across web and mobile platformsCollaborate closely with founders and engineering to rapidly prototype, test, and ship new featuresConduct ongoing user research to optimize usability and inform design directionCreate high-quality wireframes, interactive prototypes, and product animations when appropriateEmbed trust, delight, and emotional resonance into every digital experienceEstablish scalable design workflows and processes to support future team growthRequirements:3–6+ years of experience in UX/UI or product design, ideally within early-stage startups or 0?1 product buildsA portfolio showcasing beautiful, strategic product work and strong user empathyExpert with Figma, Sketch, Adobe Suite, and/or other similar design toolsExperience conducting user research, usability testing, and iterative design cyclesDeep understanding of mobile-first and responsive web design best practicesStrong communicator with a bias for collaboration, iteration, and feedbackComfortable working independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environmentPreferred Qualifications:Background in motion design, illustration, or visual storytellingFamiliarity with frontend workflows and design-to-code implementationPrior experience creating design systems or visual brand identities from scratchPassion for building emotionally resonant experiences that drive real-world behavior changeEducation:Bachelor’s degree in design, HCI, or related field preferred — or equivalent professional experienceLocation:Salary Range:$160,000 – $190,000 base + equity (dependent on experience)Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionDesignIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at OSI Engineering by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Head of User Experience” roles.San Francisco, CA $200,000.00-$250,000.00 3 weeks agoSan Mateo, CA $257,000.00-$338,000.00 1 day agoSenior Director Digital Experience UX & OptimizationSan Francisco, CA $241,000.00-$283,000.00 3 weeks agoSenior Director, Design Technology & User EducationSan Mateo, CA $257,000.00-$338,000.00 1 week agoUX Research Manager, Instagram Creator ExperienceSan Francisco, CA $192,000.00-$265,000.00 3 days agoSan Francisco, CA $139,000.00-$271,000.00 2 weeks agoSenior Staff UX Program Manager, Search UXSan Francisco, CA $157,300.00-$301,200.00 2 weeks agoDirector/Senior Director, Research & InsightsSan Francisco, CA $211,500.00-$384,100.00 1 day agoHead of Content Design, Ring/Blink/Amazon KeyDirector of Web Experience (Flexible US)San Francisco, CA $148,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $289,300.00-$321,400.00 1 day agoFoster City, CA $196,000.00-$284,450.00 6 days agoHead of Design and User Experience (Bilingual)San Francisco, CA $185,600.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $251,000.00-$345,000.00 2 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $250,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks agoHead of Trust and Safety Product MarketingSan Mateo, CA $295,030.00-$331,860.00 1 week agoSan Francisco, CA $250,000.00-$325,000.00 4 weeks agoDirector, Product Design Engineering (San Francisco)San Francisco, CA $190,000.00-$257,000.00 5 days agoSan Francisco, CA $280,000.00-$320,000.00 2 weeks agoDirector of Oncology Marketing, User Experience (UX) MarketingSan Francisco, CA $280,000.00-$320,000.00 2 weeks agoDirector of Product Design (B2C Consumer App with Payment Conversion exp. req'd, AI) - 100% REMOTESan Francisco, CA $165,000.00-$195,000.00 1 day agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17