Head of Product Design
Tools for Humanity is a technology company building products for humans in the age of AI. It contributes to World and develops proof-of-human hardware and software, including the Orb, alongside World App services for World ID and digital-asset management.
Maintainer signals as of 8/12/2026
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About Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity is a technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco and Munich. It builds and operates services including World ID App and World App, which provide interfaces for creating and using World ID, accessing Mini Apps, and managing digital assets through a self-custodial wallet. It also develops the Orb and Orb Mini proof-of-human hardware and software, using encrypted iris-imaging processes and open-source components, and leads design and planning for World Spaces.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will set the strategic vision for product design and lead the delivery of consistent, high-quality experiences across platforms. You will contribute directly to important projects, recruit and mentor the product design team, partner with product and engineering, uphold design quality, champion user research and accessibility, and guide teams through complexity and change.
Requirements
- 10+ years of product design experience
- At least 5 years managing design teams
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence, systems thinking, and user-centered problem solving
- Experience across web and mobile consumer products
- Experience scaling and leading design teams
- Expertise in end-to-end product design from research to implementation
- Understanding of design systems, accessibility standards, responsive design, and UI/UX trends
- Strong business acumen
- Familiarity with agile environments and product development cycles
- Exceptional visual and interaction design skills
- Leadership, communication, organizational, and planning skills
Responsibilities
- Set and champion the product design vision
- Lead the team in delivering consistent, high-quality design
- Contribute directly to important product projects
- Recruit, develop, and mentor product designers
- Partner with product and engineering teams
- Uphold visual and interaction design standards
- Champion user research, data, empathy, inclusion, and accessibility
- Navigate complexity and change with calm leadership
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Life insurance
- Flexible time off
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend