U.S. Growth Lead — Flexible Schedules & Design Partner

KISKA; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive compensation

Culture built around people

Job summary

KISKA is seeking a growth leader to drive the U.S. market for a multi-disciplinary design firm. You will build relationships with ambitious clients, open opportunities, and represent a firm of makers—designers, engineers, and strategists—working with teams in Europe and Asia.

You will shape KISKA’s U.S. presence, from initial conversations to long-term partnerships, with room to grow as the market evolves.

Qualifications

• Experience selling complex design or development engagements at senior or board level.
• Strong product or experience design background or ability to speak with clients and creatives about it.
• Established network in mobility, consumer electronics, technology, or brand.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development in the U.S. market focusing on premium clients and complex briefs.
• Open doors with ambitious companies, founders, innovation teams, and global brands as a strategic partner.
• Grow and activate a client base across mobility, consumer electronics, brand, product, and UX/UI design.
• Represent KISKA in meetings and events; build opportunities with senior stakeholders.
• Translate market signals into opportunities for our teams and connect client needs with multidisciplinary services.
• Guide client relationships from first chat to briefing, pitch, proposal, and long-term deals.

Skills

Business development

Sales of complex engagements

Leadership

Networking

Strategy & commercial instinct

Senior stakeholder communication

AI-aware design procurement

Job description

KISKA is seeking a growth leader to drive the U.S. market for a multi-disciplinary design firm. You will build relationships with ambitious clients, open opportunities, and represent a firm of makers—designers, engineers, and strategists—working with teams in Europe and Asia.

You will shape KISKA’s U.S. presence, from initial conversations to long-term partnerships, with room to grow as the market evolves.