Inkitt · 3 weeks ago
Head of Design
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $260K/yrInkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. The Head of Design will lead and execute design across brand, product, and marketing, while building and mentoring a talented design team to ensure design excellence and alignment with business goals.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ContentDigital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentPublishing
Responsibilities
Lead and execute design across brand, product, and marketing, unifying all creative output under one strong vision
Work hands-on every day—designing visuals, book covers, movie covers, social ads, app screens, and app user interfaces yourself. You’ll move fast, iterate often, and set the standard for design excellence through your own output
Represent design at the leadership level, influencing company strategy while collaborating deeply with product, marketing, and executive teams
Create wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI/UX deliverables that balance storytelling, usability, and performance
Drive high-impact campaigns, rebrands, and product launches, ensuring design execution matches business goals and brand identity
Develop and maintain comprehensive brand and design systems that scale across channels and teams
Build and mentor a talented design team, leading by example through hands-on creation and design excellence
Stay on top of design, cultural, and tech trends, translating them into innovative creative directions that keep Inkitt ahead of the curve
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading both brand and product design, ideally in fast-growing consumer tech, media, or entertainment environments
Mastery of UX/UI and visual design for mobile and web apps, with deep expertise in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
A strong visual design background—you love typography, layout, and storytelling and can craft stunning book covers, movie covers, and campaign visuals that embody our stories
Experience designing for large audiences, combining creativity with data-driven decision making
Proven ability to build and refine complex design systems that express brand identity across all touchpoints
Excellent communication and storytelling skills—you can inspire teams and clearly explain design rationale to executives
A balance of visionary leadership and hands-on execution—you thrive on doing the work, not just directing it
Autonomous
Bring solutions instead of problems
Data driven
Quick to action
Looking for exponential career growth
Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
Benefits
401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Professional coaching for everyone
Team-building events, including our annual company wide trip
Unlimited access to our Galatea app and CandyJarTV app
Unlimited budget for self-development books
Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
Free lunch in office everyday
Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
Dog friendly offices
Company
Inkitt
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st century: using AI to find unknown stories and turning them into blockbusters (novels and TV shows)
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117MKey Investors
Khosla VenturesHenry KravisNew Enterprise Associates
2024-02-26Series C· $37M
2022-03-28Series Unknown
2021-10-04Series B· $59M
Leadership Team
Ali Albazaz
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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