Head of Design

k-ID

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

k-ID has successfully built the "hard stuff" - the global compliance infrastructure (CDK) used by some of the world’s biggest game and app publishers. Now, we are entering a phase where design is no longer just about utility; it is about defining the design DNA and identity of the company. We are looking for a Head of Design to be the architect of our entire visual and interactive ecosystem. This is a "Player-Coach" role for a craft-obsessed leader who can bridge the gap between rigorous B2B developer tools, high-trust consumer experiences, and strategic corporate narrative. You won't just oversee the design process; you will lead from the front, setting the standard for our pixels, motion, and voice. You will own the design roadmap for three distinct verticals: Developer Experience (making complex compliance dashboards feel like modern SaaS), Consumer Trust (making age verification feel magical, not bureaucratic), and Corporate Narrative (visualizing company strategy). This is a rare opportunity to build the "k-ID Aesthetic" from the ground up and define how safety looks and feels for the internet.

Requirements

10+ years of Design Experience: A proven track record in Product Design, UI/UX, or Brand Design at product-led technology companies.
The "Unicorn" Portfolio: A body of work that demonstrates mastery of both complex B2B systems (Information Architecture, Dashboards) and consumer polish (Visual Design, Typography, Delight).
Strategic Storytelling: Experience designing high-stakes corporate narratives (e.g., vision decks, brand guidelines) that influence company strategy.
High-Fidelity Craft: You are "full stack" in design - comfortable jumping into Figma to fix a vector, tweak a bezier curve, or refine a motion prototype.
Experience Leading Designers: You have hired, managed, and mentored designers, but have maintained your own hands-on skills.
Strong Communication: Ability to articulate design rationale to engineers, product managers, and executives without relying on jargon.

Nice To Haves

DevTools / Infrastructure Experience: You have designed products for technical audiences (APIs, Cloud Consoles, SDKs).
Motion Design Proficiency: You understand how to use tools like Rive, After Effects, or ProtoPie to create kinetic interfaces that reduce cognitive load.
Brand Evolution: Experience taking a Series A/B company through a major rebrand or visual evolution.
"0 to 1" & "1 to Scale" Context: Comfort operating across both early-stage ambiguity and scaled company processes.

Responsibilities

Architect the Global Design System: Build and maintain a scalable design language (tokens, components, patterns) that ensures coherence across our distinct B2B dashboards, consumer-facing modals, and marketing surfaces.
Lead the "All Up" Redesign: Spearhead the complete visual overhaul of k-ID.com and our core product surfaces. You will audit our current state and ship a unified visual identity that signals "World Class" to both enterprise partners and families.
Own Corporate Narrative & Visual Storytelling: Partner directly with the Leadership to translate abstract strategy into compelling visual artifacts. You will own the high-fidelity design of critical internal assets, pitch decks, and vision materials that align the company and investors.
Design the Developer Experience (B2B): Own the UX for our core infrastructure products (Compliance Studio, CDK). You will take complex regulatory logic and distill it into elegant, intuitive interfaces that developers love to use.
Elevate Consumer Trust: Design the interactions for AgeKey and our verification protocols. You will use motion, micro-interactions, and clear UX writing to turn high-friction compliance steps into seamless, trustworthy moments.
Lead & Mentor from the Front: Manage our high-output design team while remaining hands-on. You will set the rhythm of critiques, instill a culture of high craft, and execute on critical design tasks yourself during our rapid scaling phase.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
A competitive startup salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan so you participate directly in the long term upside of the company.
Health and Wellbeing
Comprehensive family health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
Provided Mental Health and Wellness support benefit
Professional Development
Hands on exposure with key clients in a scaling global tech company
Opportunities for continuous learning are fostered by granting real, end-to-end ownership of design processes
Small team management and mentorship
Direct collaboration with the Founders , engineers and the Head of Product.
Culture and Ways of Working
A collaborative, inclusive and low politics work environment.
Flexible, trust based working culture shaped by a US startup operating model.
A mission driven company focused on improving online experiences for kids and teens globally.