About the job
Head of Design
Katapult Labs · Remote · LATAM
At Katapult Labs, we are dedicated to assembling top-tier product teams that integrate into dynamic U. S. startups. Our mission is to merge outstanding talent from LATAM with an AI-driven approach to product engineering, setting new benchmarks in every area we touch.
We are on the lookout for our inaugural Head of Design, a visionary leader who will shape the future of design at Katapult. In this pivotal role, you will establish the design practice from its foundation and spearhead design execution across our diverse client portfolio.
Your Responsibilities
As a founding member of our design team, you will oversee design initiatives across all client engagements, products, and visual elements that Katapult delivers. You will define excellence, create systems, and contribute significantly to design work.
You will collaborate closely with Katapult's founders and leadership team, embedding yourself in client projects where design serves as a strategic differentiator. Your scope of work will encompass product design, branding, and the creative vision for clients' offerings.
Your Key Ownership Areas
Design Strategy , Articulate what exceptional design entails at Katapult. Develop principles, processes, and quality standards to be applied universally across client engagements.
Client Leadership , Direct design strategy and execution for significant client projects, acting as the principal design authority: guiding product direction, challenging briefs, and delivering impactful work.
Brand & Visual Identity , Lead the artistic direction for client brands, ranging from visual systems and packaging to digital products and marketing, showcasing a genuine artistic sensibility.
Product & Digital Design , Establish standards for UI/UX across Katapult's client offerings, including mobile applications, web platforms, e-commerce experiences, and design systems.
Team Development , Recruit, mentor, and expand Katapult's design team over time, defining the operational framework for designers within the organization.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A portfolio that showcases outstanding taste in branding and product design, work that captivates and engages.
8+ years of comprehensive design experience encompassing brand identity, product design, and creative leadership.
Demonstrated success in building or significantly enhancing a design practice, beyond mere execution.
Proficiency across the complete design spectrum: visual identity, UX/UI, design systems, and art direction.
Strong artistic sensibility with influences from outside the design realm evident in your work.
Experience in leading design teams and collaborating closely with stakeholders.
