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Technical Recruiter at OSI Engineering, inc 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:
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
Salary Range:
$160,000 – $190,000 base + equity (dependent on experience)
Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Design
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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