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Kizen is hiring: Lead Visual Designer in New York
Kizen is hiring: Lead Visual Designer in New YorkMediabistro • New York, NY, United States
Kizen is hiring : Lead Visual Designer in New York

Kizen is hiring : Lead Visual Designer in New York

Mediabistro • New York, NY, United States
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Lead Visual Designer

Location : New York, NY (In-office 4x per week)

About the Role

We're not looking for just another designer. We want a visionary who's ready to own Kizen's look, feel, and voice across everything we do, from product to pitch decks. If you're ready to make your mark, keep reading.

We're looking for a creative powerhouse and strategic thinker to join us as Lead Visual Designer / Design Lead . This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to own and evolve the visual voice of a brand. From product UI to marketing materials to high-stakes presentation decks, your work will shape how Kizen shows up in the world.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime for someone who wants to be at the heart of the AI movement to better humanity. As the Design Lead you'll be working directly with our Senior Marketing Manager to elevate our brand across numerous touchpoints-presentations, website, social, video and product-while ensuring each piece tells the story of Kizen in a captivating way. We are seeking someone with extensive experience supporting or working with enterprise clients, building and evolving brand identity within the Saas.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Design Across the Board

  • Own and execute the visual design strategy across marketing, brand, and product
  • Create stunning and effective assets : presentations, web pages, ad creatives, social posts, videos, one-pagers, etc.
  • Shape and evolve our design system and brand guidelines
  • Bring storytelling and visual excellence to Kizen's pitch decks and investor materials

Elevate Our Brand

  • Collaborate with marketing to craft a distinctive, recognizable brand experience
  • Design and refine marketing campaigns, product launches, and customer content
  • Bring motion and life to the brand through short-form videos, animations, and more
  • Design With the Product in Mind

  • Partner with product and engineering to ensure brand cohesion within the app
  • Create polished, intuitive UI / UX designs for key product moments
  • Support rapid prototyping and feature launches with high-quality assets and concepts
  • Be a Strategic Partner

  • Contribute to brand and messaging strategy with design-led thinking
  • Advocate for design excellence and user-centricity across the org
  • Help build and lead a world-class design team as we grow
  • Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in visual design, product design, or brand design (bonus if you've worn all those hats)
  • 1-2 years of Saas experience in the b2b space- owning digital, marketing, and product design
  • A portfolio that demonstrates creative excellence across digital, marketing, and product design
  • Mastery of Figma, Adobe CC, and a sharp eye for typography, layout, and detail
  • Experience designing for a large enterprise organization that operates in a B2B SaaS
  • Motion design, video editing, or 3D skills are a major bonus
  • Strong communication skills - you can talk about design with non-designers
  • Strategic thinker who loves solving problems and pushing boundaries
  • Self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, collaborative environments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
  • Excited to be in-office with your peers - requirement to work in our New York City office 4X a week to stay closely connected with our team and collaborate in person.
  • Eager to be a part of a startup that is amongst some of the major winners of the AI movement in the enterprise space
  • Technical Requirements

  • Figma (primary design tool for UI / UX, prototyping, design systems)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Presentation design (Google Slides, PowerPoint) with storytelling ability
  • Web asset design for CMS / marketing pages
  • Strong typography, layout, color theory skills
  • Familiarity with responsive web design principles
  • Basic understanding of video editing or motion design (e.g. After Effects, Premiere)
  • Nice-to-have :

  • Motion graphics / animation (After Effects, Lottie)
  • Video editing for social / marketing
  • 3D illustration / modeling (Blender, Cinema4D)
  • Familiarity with front-end or no-code tools (Webflow, Framer)
  • Experience working with design systems and component libraries
  • Why Kizen

    We're a fast-growing company that values innovation, growth, and continuous improvement. By joining Kizen, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company while enjoying a supportive, dynamic, and collaborative workplace. You'll have opportunities for professional development, impact, and career advancement.

    What We Offer

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Engaging Work Culture
  • Top-Tier Compensation
  • Equity Package
  • Healthcare Coverage
  • Professional Development Stipends
  • PTO
  • Kizen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Kizen, we fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals.

    The base salary range for this position is $120,000- $150,000 . However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we also offer generous equity and benefits packages.

    If you're excited about creating impactful experiences and contributing to a fast-paced, people-focused team, we'd love to meet you!

    OTE : $138,000 - $172,000

    Compensation Range

    $120,000-$150,000 USD

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