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

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: Experience designing for nonprofit, social impact, or mission-driven platforms 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: San Francisco, CA Salary Range: $160,000 – $190,000 base + equity (dependent on experience) Submit resume to: jobs@OSIengineering.com In Summary: Our client is building the world’s first real-time, trust-based social platform . Head of UX/UI – Product Design & Experience 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 . En Español: Nuestro cliente está construyendo la primera plataforma social basada en confianza en tiempo real del mundo. Como Jefe de UX / UI Diseño y Experiencia de Productos, usted liderará la creación de cada interacción, pantalla y señal emocional a través de la plataforma. Responsabilidades: Liderar el proceso completo de diseño de UX/UI de extremo a extremo en todas las características y tipos de usuario de la plataforma Traducir las necesidades de los donantes, voluntarios, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y marcas en sistemas elegantes e intuitivos del diseño Define y evolucione los estándares de identidad visual e interacción en plataformas web y móviles Colaborar estrechamente con los fundadores e ingeniería para prototipar rápidamente nuevas funciones, probar y enviar nuevas características Realizar investigaciones continuas de usuarios para optimizar la usabilidad y dirección de diseños Informativos Crea wireframes de alta calidad, prototipos interactivos y animaciones de productos cuando sea apropiado Confianza, deleite y resonancia emocional en cada experiencia digital Establecer flujos de trabajo escalables y procesos de apoyo al crecimiento del equipo Requisitos: 36+ años de experiencia en UX / UI iteración rápida, idealmente dentro de una etapa temprana de uso o desarrollo de producto.