Lead design strategy for a consumer-app startup within S32’s portfolio, helping shape company direction and accelerate growth. The role offers significant influence over the startup’s product and design vision, with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing professionally.
To further our commitment to driving the growth of S32's portfolio companies, we are looking for a Head of Design to drive the design strategy of our consumer-app startup in the portfolio.
If you are excited about making a significant impact, shaping a company's direction, and advancing your career, we would love to connect and discuss potential opportunities.
About us: S32 is a venture capital firm investing at the frontiers of technology. Founded by Bill Maris, the team has vast experience building iconic companies. Our goal is to accelerate the discovery, development, and distribution of revolutionary technologies that improve the human condition. We invest across the entirety of technology. This includes artificial intelligence, enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, quantum computing, computational biology, and biotechnology.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $230,000 – $350,000 per year.
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