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Head of Design - San FranciscoPlaud • San Francisco, CA, United States
Head of Design - San Francisco

Head of Design - San Francisco

Plaud • San Francisco, CA, United States
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About Plaud Inc.

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note‑taking solutions, loved by over 1,000,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next‑generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware‑incorporated, San Francisco‑based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

Why You Should Join Us

Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

  • Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
  • Define the next‑gen paradigm for human‑AI interaction.
  • Gain exposure to cutting‑edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
  • Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
  • Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
  • Market‑competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity‑fueled work atmosphere.

What You Will Do

  • Define the global product experience standard and visual language; build and maintain the cross‑platform Design System (App / Web / Desktop).
  • Design and implement AI‑native interaction paradigms (Agents, intent‑based workflows, multi‑turn dialogues).
  • Lead information architecture and core interaction frameworks, delivering high‑quality, high‑fidelity design specifications.
  • Serve as the design quality gatekeeper, reviewing and elevating deliverables from the China‑based design team to ensure international SOTA standards.
  • Establish effective cross‑cultural and asynchronous collaboration processes, enabling scalable and consistent design execution across global teams.

    • Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for

  • 8–12+ years of UI / UX design experience with real product launches in North America or Europe.
  • Demonstrated ability to build Design Systems, visual languages, and multi‑platform interaction frameworks.
  • Strong experience in AI product interaction (e.g., agents, conversational UX, intent modeling, AI workflows).
  • Deep product thinking and the ability to articulate design rationale, problem framing, and end‑to‑end decision‑making.
  • Excellent communication skills; fluent in English; proven cross‑cultural collaboration experience in distributed teams.

    • What We Offer

  • Founding Team : Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast‑growing startup.
  • Competitive Compensation : $210K‑$250K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Top‑tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
  • Retirement Planning : 401(k) plan for full‑time employees with company matching.
  • Paid Time Off : Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
  • New Parent Leave : 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
  • Hybrid Office : Minimum of 3x in office per week.
  • Gear : New hires are equipped with their choice of new top‑of‑the‑line laptops and workstation setups.
  • Perks : Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.

    • Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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