Head of Product Design

Consumer Head of Design \| Series A \| VC Backed \| $22M \| NYC Hybrid

Design the Product That Could Change a Generation

A rapidly growing

mental health technology startup

is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing society today: the

youth mental health crisis.

Their mission is ambitious yet measurable: to

dramatically improve mental health

outcomes for

millions of teenagers

by building the world's most

engaging mental health platform

and scaling access to peer-based support.

Already backed by leading investors and trusted by major healthcare organizations, the company is experiencing extraordinary growth and is poised to serve hundreds of thousands of teens nationwide.

If you're looking for a role where your work genuinely matters, it's difficult to find a larger opportunity for impact.

Why Join?

• Own the Design Vision
• You'll

define the entire design language

for a category-

defining product.

From

mobile

experiences to

web platforms

and brand identity, you'll shape how millions of young people engage with mental health support.

• Report

Directly to the CEO

Design is a strategic function at this company. You'll work alongside the CEO, Head of Product, and Head of Engineering to influence company direction, product strategy, and brand.

Join a Rocket Ship

• The business achieved exceptional growth last year and is projected to scale significantly again this year. Backed by a

$22M\+ Series A,

they're investing heavily in product, design, and growth.

• Build Something from the Ground Up
• This is a rare opportunity to establish a design system, visual identity, and design culture from scratch while helping scale a high-performing team.
• Stay Hands-On

This is not a role for someone who wants to manage from a distance. You'll lead a team while remaining deeply involved in product design, user experience, and creative execution.

Work on Consumer Products People Love

Think mobile-first, highly engaging, emotionally intelligent experiences designed for Gen Z users—not enterprise dashboards or traditional healthcare software.

The Role

As Head of Design, you'll own the end-to-end design strategy across product and brand.

You'll:

• Define and execute the company's design vision
• Build and scale a world-class design system
• Lead and mentor a growing team of 3 designers
• Elevate product craft across mobile and web experiences
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Growth, Clinical Operations, and Leadership
• Shape how millions of teens experience belonging, trust, and support through thoughtful design
• Help define the company's brand, storytelling, and market presence

What We're Looking For

• 8\+ years of product design experience
• 2\+ years leading and managing designers
• Experience building design systems from scratch
• Strong mobile-first product design expertise
• Experience shipping

consumer, social, marketplace, or highly engaging mobile products

• Comfortable operating as a player-coach
• Experience owning the

full design lifecycle,

from research through launch

• Exceptional portfolio showcasing strong visual taste and product thinking

Ideal Background

You'll likely have experience designing products similar to:

• Consumer social platforms
• Creator tools
• Dating apps
• Community products
• Mobile-first consumer experiences
• Products with a strong Gen Z or youth audience

Tech \& Design Stack

• Figma
• Design Systems
• iOS \& Android Design
• Web Design

Location

New York City (Hybrid)

In-office three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Few roles offer the chance to build a design function, shape a brand, and impact millions of lives at the same time. This is one of them

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