Design Lead

Job Description

This is a foundational, high-impact role to define and shape the visual language, user experience, and brand identity of Convergent. You will be responsible for crafting intuitive, elegant, and impactful design systems that bring our mission to life, both in-product and across every touchpoint of our brand. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and wants to shape the look, feel, and soul of a global product and brand from day one.

You will:

• Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership to set the creative direction, build our design foundations, and elevate every user interaction.
• Define and own Convergent’s end-to-end design vision, spanning product UX/UI, visual identity, and brand expression.
• Lead the design process from concept to execution, ensuring a seamless integration of usability, aesthetics, and product goals.
• Create and maintain design systems, component libraries, and interaction patterns that scale with the product.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to build intuitive and engaging interfaces for complex AI-driven experiences.
• Partner with marketing to craft high-impact brand assets, campaigns, and storytelling materials.
• Establish design principles, workflows, and culture, mentoring future designers as the team grows.
• Advocate for design excellence and a user-first mindset across the organization.
• Stay ahead of emerging design trends, tools, and technologies, especially those shaping AI and immersive experiences.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in product design, UX/UI, or brand design, ideally in a startup or similarly fast-paced environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work, from concept and strategy to pixel-perfect execution.
• Deep understanding of design systems, interaction design, and user experience principles.
• Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Figma, Framer, Adobe Creative Suite, motion tools).
• Strong visual storytelling skills and the ability to translate abstract concepts into clear, compelling experiences.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, product, and marketing.
• High standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.

Benefits

Compensation:

Compensation varies based on profile and experience, but a general cash range (fixed comp + performance variable) is $100,000-$250,000, plus a very competitive equity package.