Head of Product Design

Worldcoin•San Francisco, CA

56d•$300,000 - $350,000

About The Position

As Head of Product Design, you will be one of our most important leaders in shaping and elevating our products and experiences across all platforms. You will be responsible for driving the strategic design vision, fostering design excellence, and enabling teams to create impactful and delightful products that align with World's vision to build the real human network for all.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing design teams
A strong portfolio showcasing design excellence, systems thinking, and user-centered problem solving across web and mobile platforms, with an emphasis on consumer products.
Impeccable taste and love for your craft.
Proven experience in scaling and leading design teams in a tech-driven product environment
Expertise in driving end-to-end product design from research to implementation
Deep understanding of design systems, accessibility standards, responsive design, and current trends in UI/UX
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance user needs with technical constraints and business goals
Familiarity with agile environments and product development cycles
Exceptional visual and interaction design skills, with a critical eye for detail
Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to inspire, influence, and align stakeholders at all levels
Strong organizational and planning abilities; capable of managing multiple priorities and large-scale initiatives
Empathy, humility, and a user-first mindset
Comfortable navigating ambiguity with resilience, pragmatism, and a solutions-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

Ideal but not required, has been a founder before.

Responsibilities

Set and champion a clear vision for product design that aligns with company goals and brand values.
Lead the team toward delivering consistent, high-quality design across the entire product ecosystem.
Roll up your sleeves: As our most senior designer, you lead not only through words but through example by contributing directly to our most important projects.
Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing product design team.
Provide thoughtful leadership, guidance, and career development support for designers at all levels.
Partner closely with product and engineering teams to ensure cohesive and compelling user experiences.
Be a strong voice in strategic planning and execution.
Uphold the highest standards of design craft across all outputs.
Ensure visual and interaction designs are clear, functional, and beautiful, maintaining consistency with our brand.
Champion the voice of the user through research, data, and empathy.
Ensure our solutions are inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
Navigate complexity with confidence, demonstrating calm leadership through periods of change and ambiguity.