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Head of Design

Kikoff · San Francisco

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
Kikoff's roles stay open a median of 69 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
9% of Kikoff's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Kikoff
high
37 stale, 0 reposted of 54 open
Hiring momentum
73 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

As the Head of Design at Kikoff, you will lead the design vision and execution across the company, managing and mentoring the product design team while ensuring high-quality design standards. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, driving the integration of user insights into design work and building a robust design system. This role requires hands-on involvement in design decisions and the implementation of AI tools to enhance the design process.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in product design, with substantial time in consumer-facing, mobile-first products
  • 7+ years leading and managing design teams
  • Demonstrated experience scaling a design team through a growth phase
  • Deep design sense across visual, interaction, and UX
  • A track record of building and rebuilding design systems
  • A track record of partnering with product and engineering as a peer

Nice to have

  • Experience in fintech, consumer credit, or other regulated consumer products
  • Experience leading both product design and brand or creative functions
  • Experience building or scaling a design system that supports both native mobile and marketing surfaces

What you get

  • Base Range: $235,000 — $374,000 USD

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the company culture beyond values mentioned
  • Fast-paced environment may require adaptability
  • Emphasis on hands-on involvement may not suit all management styles

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Listed by Kikoff on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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