Head of Design (Fully Remote)

Pencil; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pencil is a fast-growing startup backed by Sequoia and part of Brandtech Group. We use generative AI to accelerate advertising while preserving creative talent. You will build a unified design function and own Pencil's design system.

In your first year you will meet the team, learn the product, review the design system within 90 days, and ship shared patterns. You will establish design review flows with the CTO and product leads.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product design.
• 5+ years leading teams.
• Experience in design system adoption.
• Fluent in AI tools and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Build a unified design function and own the design system.
• Shape the core user-agent interaction model for Pencil's product.
• Lead the design team to scale impact across product areas.
• Partner with CTO and leads to review and ship patterns.

Skills

Design leadership

Team leadership

Product design

Design systems

AI tools familiarity

Tools

AI tools

Job description

• Build a unified design function and own the design system.
• Shape the core user-agent interaction model for Pencil's product.

Your First Year:

• Meet the team, learn the product, and review the design system in 90 days.
• Ship shared patterns and establish design review with CTO and leads.

Who You Are:

• A design leader with 10+ years in product design and 5+ years leading teams.
• Experienced in design system adoption and fluent in AI tools and engineering.

Pencil uses generative AI to make advertising faster, cheaper, and better performing without replacing creative people. The company, backed by Sequoia and part of Brandtech Group, is a fast-growing startup with a collaborative culture.