Head of Design

4 Months ago • 10-15 Years • Product Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead the design strategy for Character.AI's innovative AI experiences. 10+ years experience leading product design teams at consumer software companies, with a proven track record of building and delivering successful products. Strong understanding of the design ecosystem and experience collaborating with engineering, marketing, and other teams.
Must have:
  • Product Design Leadership
  • AI Experience Design
  • Consumer Software
  • Team Management
Good to have:
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Brand Consistency
  • Design Ecosystem
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
Perks:
  • Leadership Role
  • Creative Culture

Job Details

About the role

We are seeking a talented and creative Head of Design to lead our Product Design team at Character.AI! As Head of Design, you will be responsible for developing and executing our design strategy across all products and platforms. If you have a passion for creating innovative AI experiences, and you’re enthusiastic to lay the groundwork for our product teams to harness the power of AI, then we want to hear from you!

What you will do:

  • You will lead the creation of innovative design solutions and strategies that enhance user experience, shape visual narratives that align with our business objectives, and ensure design and brand consistency across all Character.ai Product platforms.

  • You will oversee the entire design process, from concept to execution, collaborating closely with Leadership, Engineering, ML/Research, Marketing, Operations and Legal teams.

  • Reporting directly to the CPO, you will play a pivotal role in Character.AI’s leadership team, driving design excellence and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.

  • You will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

What you bring:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience building strategic partnerships, with at least 5 years directly managing people and teams, and ideally at a consumer software company

  • Experienced in leading, building, mentoring, inspiring and coaching a team of Product Design experts at a global Product company.

  • Strong understanding of the Design ecosystem and proven ability to work collaboratively with engineering, marketing and other teams to design and deliver awesome products.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical design and consumer facing product concepts to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills

  • Expert knowledge of the AI landscape/ecosystem

About Character.AI

Founded in 2021, Character is a leading AI company offering personalized experiences through customizable AI 'Characters.' As one of the most widely used AI platforms worldwide, Character enables users to interact with AI tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were named Google Play's AI App of the Year – a testament to our groundbreaking technology and vision.

Ready to shape the future of Consumer AI? 🚀

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

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Character is one of the world's leading personal AI platforms. Founded in 2021 by AI pioneers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, Character is a full-stack AI company with a globally scaled direct-to-consumer platform. 

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