Head of Product Design

About the role

Kindred is seeking a Head of Product Design to lead its growing design organization. Based in San Francisco, you will own the end-to-end member experience across web and mobile, shaping the product vision as the company scales.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and expand a cross‑disciplinary design team of product designers, researchers and UX writers.
• Define and execute the design vision and strategy, aligning it with overall company goals.
• Champion member‑centric thinking, using qualitative insights and quantitative data to drive activation, conversion and retention.
• Set and maintain the quality bar for the member experience, from high‑level concepts to detailed fit‑and‑finish.
• Build and scale design systems, tooling, rituals and processes that enable rapid, high‑quality delivery.
• Establish an AI‑native design practice, guiding the team on how to incorporate AI tools into their workflow.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, marketing and operations leaders.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading product design teams in fast‑moving tech environments.
• Strong track record of delivering consumer‑focused digital products at scale.
• Ability to think strategically while executing hands‑on design work.
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a rapidly growing travel platform backed by top Silicon Valley investors.
• Leadership role with direct reporting to the Co‑founder & President.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture focused on meaningful travel experiences.