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

Overview Head of UX / UI – Product Design & Experience, Philanthropic Tech, San Francisco, CA. This role leads the creation of every interaction, screen, and emotional cue across the platform, shaping 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 and own the product design strategy as it scales.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

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

Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe Suite, and / or other 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 San Francisco, CA

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

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