Founding Designer at kalos | San Francisco

Company OverviewMultiply is an innovative, rapidly growing startup located in the heart of San Francisco, CA. We have developed Blue, an AI-driven marketing agent recognized as the premier performance marketer globally. Blue operates around the clock to create and enhance advertising campaigns that enable our clients to accelerate their growth.Currently, we are a dynamic team of 13, and you will be the 14th member.Our early adopters include prestigious technology firms in Silicon Valley, including several unicorns. With growing demand for our services, we are eager to expand our team and enhance our capabilities.Role OverviewAs our inaugural designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of our modern B2B marketing tools—from user experience to brand identity. Your contributions will significantly influence our design vision and product trajectory.This is a full-time position based at our Multiply headquarters in San Francisco. We are committed to hard work and are building a generational company. If you're ready for an extraordinary journey, this opportunity is for you.

Company OverviewMultiply is an innovative startup located in the heart of San Francisco, California, poised for exceptional growth. We have developed Blue, an advanced AI Agent recognized as the top performer in digital marketing. Blue operates around the clock to design and enhance advertising campaigns, empowering our clients to accelerate their growth.As part of a compact yet dynamic team of five, you will be our sixth member, playing a crucial role in our expansion.Our esteemed clientele includes renowned tech companies from Silicon Valley, featuring several unicorns. With an abundance of demand exceeding our current capacity, we are rapidly expanding our team across various departments to meet this challenge.Role OverviewIn the role of Founding Software Engineer, you will be more than just a coder; you will have the opportunity to influence our product offerings, company culture, and overall direction. Your insights will significantly shape our technological framework and vision.This is a full-time, in-person position based at Multiply HQ in San Francisco. We are dedicated to building a legacy company, and if you seek an exhilarating journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you.ResponsibilitiesRapidly develop and refine new features from conception to deployment, incorporating customer feedback for continuous improvement.Take ownership of key product functionalities from start to finish, integrating large language models (LLMs) and creating workflows to ensure a top-notch user experience.Work closely with the founders to define product vision, plan the roadmap, and establish architectural frameworks.Establish the foundation for our engineering culture, including tools and processes.Assist in building and mentoring the initial engineering team as we grow.

Founding DesignerJoin Automat as a Founding Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our platform and brand identity. Collaborate closely with our co-founder and CEO, Lucas Ochoa, to create an intuitive user experience that resonates with our vision of simplifying automation. Your design expertise will be crucial in crafting unique product experiences that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust.About AutomatFounded by a talented team of creative technologists from esteemed organizations such as Google Creative Lab and Google Robotics at X, Automat is revolutionizing the way companies interact with AI. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to automate tedious tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitability. As we scale our operations, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.What You Will DoAs a Founding Designer, you will lead the design efforts for Automat's platform. Your responsibilities will include establishing a cohesive brand language, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing user-centric designs that transform complex workflows into seamless automation experiences.Ideal Candidate ProfileExhibit exceptional design taste and creativityPossess the ability to navigate ambiguous design challengesHave a deep understanding of product design principles, especially in tech-driven environmentsDemonstrated experience in creating high-quality design outputs that align with engineering and business goals

About MultiplyAIMultiplyAI is an innovative and rapidly growing AI startup empowering B2B companies to maximize the effectiveness of their paid advertising and reach their ideal customers. Unlike traditional ad campaigns that lose impact over time, we create self-optimizing growth ads that leverage artificial intelligence and expert insights to enhance performance continuously.Currently, we are a team of 13 talented individuals, and you could be our 14th member.Role OverviewAs the inaugural designer at MultiplyAI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping three essential areas of our company:1) Crafting brand designs for the advertisements we create for our clients, managing contractors and our AI design system to deliver exceptional results.2) Steering the product strategy for our AI tools that generate creative content for customer ads.3) Designing products and features that enhance user experience.You will define the aesthetic and functional aspects of modern B2B marketing tools, influencing everything from product UX to visual branding. Your insights will be invaluable in driving our brand identity and overall vision.This position is full-time and requires you to be present at our headquarters in San Francisco. We are dedicated to building a generational company and if you are seeking an extraordinary adventure, this could be your opportunity.

About TierZero TierZero helps engineering teams operate more effectively in the AI era. The platform supports teams managing code in production, aiming to close the gap between human decision-making and machine capabilities. TierZero improves incident response, increases operational visibility, and encourages sharing of knowledge within teams. With $7M in funding from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero works with companies like Discord, Drata, and Framer to optimize their large-scale systems. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This San Francisco-based role is the first product design hire at TierZero. The designer will work closely with the CEO, CTO, and engineering teams, and will be in direct contact with customers to gather insights and feedback. The position blends design with system thinking, with a focus on building trust and supporting better operator decisions. What You Will Do Design core workflows and dashboards for AI agents handling incidents and production issues. Translate complex system behaviors into clear, dependable user experiences. Develop safety guardrails and interaction patterns that make automation predictable and reversible. Work closely with engineers to shape product decisions and defaults, going beyond visual design. Create high-density, high-signal interfaces for engineers working under pressure. Define how people interact, supervise, and collaborate with AI agents. Build interaction models for extended, multi-step agent workflows. Iterate quickly based on customer feedback from real incidents and on-call scenarios. Contribute to many areas of the company, including product direction, sales presentations, and office culture. Why Join TierZero? Work with a seasoned team, including a CEO with multiple startups behind them and a CTO with deep AI engineering experience. Join a company that values input and creativity, where every team member shapes the work environment.

Sentra seeks a Founding Product Designer based in San Francisco or the Bay Area. This position partners closely with company leadership to shape the vision for new products and guide design decisions from the ground up. What you will do Collaborate with leadership to define the direction and vision for Sentra’s products Design user experiences and interfaces starting from the earliest product stages Establish and uphold design standards that will influence the company’s future work Impact The work in this role will directly affect the trajectory of new products and set a foundation for design throughout Sentra.

About UsAt Blueberry, we are revolutionizing the way ambitious brands connect with their customers. As the market dynamics shift, the personal touch that brands once had in engaging their audiences is fading. Initially, founders would personally respond to every comment and direct message, forming genuine connections with each customer. However, as brands scale and their audiences grow into the millions, maintaining that intimacy becomes increasingly challenging. Blueberry aims to restore that personal connection at scale. Our innovative product leverages in-depth research on social followers, empowering brands to engage authentically through personalized direct messages and perfectly timed offers. We make it possible for brands to know each follower by name and understand what motivates them to care about the brand.In just under three months, we have partnered with over 10 brands, including several nine-figure direct-to-consumer companies and NBA teams, to drive significant revenue and foster enduring loyalty.Backed by Pear VC, which has made early investments in companies like Doordash, Dropbox, and Gusto, as well as Founders, Inc., we have recently expanded our investor group to include SignalFire. We are now assembling a founding team that will help scale Blueberry with the world’s leading brands.The RoleAs we navigate an AI-driven landscape where coding is becoming increasingly standardized, the importance of taste and design quality becomes paramount. Our clients are the marketers behind some of the fastest-growing consumer brands, and exceptional design is no longer just a preference—it’s essential.As the Founding Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with the founders to shape the product, design system, and brand identity of Blueberry. Your contributions will define the product's aesthetics, functionality, and user experience, ultimately influencing how global brands cultivate authentic relationships with millions of customers.Your responsibilities will encompass the entire product design process, from initial ideation to refined execution. This role demands a balance of creativity, critical judgment, and ownership. Your early designs will set the benchmark for our product and design culture as the company expands.What You’ll DoCollaborate with the founders and early team to design Blueberry from the ground up, guiding its growth from inception to early scale.Work closely with founders Nima and Sean on defining early features and product direction.

At WilsonAI, we are revolutionizing the legal sector with our innovative product, Cursor, designed specifically for lawyers. Our platform empowers legal teams to review, negotiate, and manage contracts faster and more accurately than ever before. With the backing of Nomad Ventures and Autopilot, we successfully raised a pre-seed round of $1.7 million by the end of 2024.Since our inception, we have refined our product through valuable feedback from early customers, outperformed competitors in direct comparisons, and achieved significant revenue growth through founder-led sales. Our efforts have garnered attention from notable publications such as The Lawyer and Artificial Lawyer. We stand on the brink of a transformative opportunity to reshape the $1 trillion legal industry with cutting-edge AI technology.The RoleWe are in search of an extraordinary Founding Designer who possesses exceptional aesthetic sensibilities and robust frontend engineering capabilities. This pivotal role requires close collaboration with our CTO, direct interaction with customers, and establishing a high standard for design quality at WilsonAI. You will influence the visual and functional aspects of our product across various platforms, from essential product workflows to marketing materials.This hands-on position offers complete ownership of the design process. You will work quickly, delve into intricate details, and be accountable for transforming concepts into polished, production-ready designs. The role demands a high level of commitment and promises significant impact.What You Will DoDesign and develop intuitive, high-quality product interfaces using React and TypeScript.Take charge of complex workflows, including document reviews and AI-assisted contract processes.Create seamless, user-friendly AI-native interfaces that enhance the experience of using LLM-powered features.Engage directly with customers to identify challenges and validate design choices.Oversee the entire design-to-implementation pipeline, from initial concepts to final features.Set the standard for aesthetic excellence across all product and digital assets.What We Are Looking ForExceptional aesthetic judgment and meticulous attention to detail.Strong frontend engineering skills, particularly in React and TypeScript.Intuitive understanding of complex, professional-grade user interfaces.Sharp instincts for AI-driven user experience and presentation of LLM outputs.A deep commitment to craftsmanship and a desire to create genuinely beautiful products.Comfort in collaborating with customers and integrating their feedback into designs.

About Resolve AIAt Resolve AI, we are revolutionizing the way software maintenance and production troubleshooting are approached. Our innovative AI Production Engineer autonomously tackles complex system issues from start to finish, enhancing engineering efficiency.Founded by industry pioneers Spiros Xanthos and Mayank Agarwal, who were instrumental in the development of OpenTelemetry and led efforts in Splunk Observability, we have successfully secured major funding exceeding $150M from esteemed investors including Lightspeed, Greylock, and Unusual Ventures, alongside notable individual supporters.Joining us at this pivotal moment in our journey provides a unique opportunity to contribute to an AI-driven company that is redefining the engineering landscape.Your RoleAs our Founding Brand Designer, you will take charge of establishing and articulating the visual identity of Resolve AI, creating a brand that embodies our vision, clarity, and technical prowess.Direct the comprehensive design strategy for our brand, ensuring our narrative is effectively conveyed across digital platforms, marketing campaigns, and internal communications.Collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing, our Founders, and Executives to transform intricate technical concepts into visually engaging stories that resonate with our audience.Produce impactful creative assets for product launches, marketing campaigns, events, and corporate communications across various mediums, including web, social media, and presentations.Develop a robust design system, establishing scalable guidelines, reusable components, and templates that empower teams to maintain brand consistency while operating swiftly.Refine and advance our visual identity, ensuring a cohesive and polished look across all platforms.Implement creative workflows that strike a balance between speed and quality in a dynamic environment where priorities frequently shift.Infuse new ideas and innovative design approaches that keep our brand fresh and impactful.

Join tierzero as a Founding Product Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our innovative products. We are seeking a creative and strategic thinker who is passionate about design and eager to make a significant impact from the ground up. You will collaborate closely with our founding team to establish the design vision and create user-centric solutions that enhance the customer experience.

Join us as a Founding Designer at Onyx in vibrant San Francisco, CA, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our digital landscape. Your primary responsibility will involve designing innovative websites and digital user interfaces that embody our company's design vision, delivering exceptional user-centered experiences across various products and platforms.You will engage in the entire design process—from ideation through testing to implementation—ensuring that interfaces are optimized based on user feedback and business objectives. Your mission is to enhance usability and drive user engagement.You will also be responsible for developing scalable design systems that maintain consistency, efficiency, compatibility, and accessibility throughout our digital assets. By crafting and maintaining cohesive brand identity elements and graphics, you will ensure alignment with our business goals and enhance user engagement.Collaboration is key—work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and other teams to ensure high-quality and cohesive design execution across our customer-facing digital platforms.

About Kiloforge Kiloforge is building a new model for company creation in San Francisco. Operating as a company factory, Kiloforge uses AI to autonomously generate, validate, build, and distribute software products. The team aims to serve niche communities and address challenges that have lacked quality software. As software becomes more accessible, Kiloforge plans to manage thousands of applications, each tailored to specific needs within the software landscape. Who We’re Looking For Generalists with a broad skillset, ideally extending beyond engineering Experience creating products used by real customers Resourceful and adaptable, able to respond quickly to new challenges Strong product and design instincts Comfortable working in a setting where priorities shift and ambiguity is common Curious and motivated to keep learning across different fields Background in founding a company or a strong interest in entrepreneurship About the Team Founded companies before, including one that reached $20M ARR Built products with thousands of active users Motivated by the desire to make a meaningful impact Small, agile group of founders and builders Backed by investors such as a16z, Uncork Capital, Y Combinator partners, and Rahul Vohra Why Join Kiloforge Work closely with designers, creatives, and marketers to blend their expertise into AI-driven workflows, an opportunity to learn from multiple disciplines Ideal for those who want to take risks and help reshape how software is built and shipped Gain hands-on experience in building and distributing real products in an AI-first environment What You’ll Do Develop and ship micro applications each week for real users, continuously improving and automating your workflows

Summary: Join Interface as a Founding Engineer! We seek versatile engineers (ML, data, full-stack) who are driven, innovative, and eager to make a difference. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and build impactful solutions, we want you on our team! Your Profile:Make swift, informed decisions with a focus on outcomesProactively address issues before they escalateFluent in our technology stack (TypeScript, Python, Docker, LLMs, YOLO, Tesseract, PostgreSQL, AWS, React Native, etc.)Have a proven track record of building functional productsThrive in fast-paced environmentsYour Responsibilities:Engage with users/customers to understand their experiences, challenges, and requirementsDesign robust systems utilized by thousands at billion-dollar enterprisesDevelop autonomous data pipelines for auditing large volumes of documentsEnsure scalable infrastructure managementDeliver quickly – our mantra is progress over perfection.Important Insights:Collaborate directly with the founding team and customersUser needs take precedence over flashy featuresThe team works six days a week in our San Francisco officeEnjoy working in SF: vibrant atmosphere, pleasant weather, and access to the best tech ecosystem in the world Additional Information:We welcome applications from around the globe.We offer competitive compensation, substantial equity, and the chance to influence our early team dynamics.$3,000 referral bonus for successful hires.About Interface: We are pioneers in autonomous safety solutions for the industrial sector, focusing on error detection and correction in industrial documentation. Our AI-powered platform aims to automate compliance tasks across various domains. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies at the crossroads of LLMs, computer vision, and data frameworks to redefine industry standards.

Join Us as a Founding MarketerAt Vitalize, we are on a mission to revolutionize hospital operations through intelligent staffing solutions. We are seeking a Founding Marketer who will play a pivotal role in shaping our marketing strategies and defining our brand identity. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the founders, influence our narrative, and build a robust marketing framework that supports significant enterprise deals while establishing a compelling recruiting brand.In this role, you will have the autonomy to manage a generous budget and make key decisions that will impact our growth trajectory. Your contributions will be crucial in fostering executive trust and attracting top-tier talent.

The OpportunityJoin Numeral at a pivotal moment in our growth journey as we scale from 80 to 300 employees within the next few years. We are not just looking for a recruiter; we need a strategic architect to help us maintain our culture and high standards while expanding our team.As our Founding Recruiter, you will go beyond simply filling positions. You will collaborate closely with our Founders and C-suite executives to define what excellence looks like in our hiring process. You’ll implement the necessary infrastructure, including tools like Ashby and scorecards, to elevate our recruitment strategy and actively seek out the leadership and engineering talent that will shape our future.Numeral is on a rapid growth trajectory, with plans to more than double our headcount in the coming year. To achieve this ambitious goal without compromising our culture or standards, we require a thoughtful talent partner to design our hiring system.In your role, you will be hands-on, driving initiatives and executing strategies to build a robust hiring framework.What You’ll Actually DoBuild the

Join clera, an innovative startup poised to make waves in the tech industry. As a Founding Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product and technology from the ground up. Collaborate with our founding team to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that redefine user experiences.

San Francisco (In-Office)The OpportunityRunbook is revolutionizing the AI operations layer for the physical economy, which encompasses 40% of the U.S. GDP driven by logistics, field services, manufacturing, energy, and other essential industries that still rely on traditional, repetitive workflows.Founded by Obaid Khan, the visionary behind Motive, a company that achieved remarkable growth to a ~$5B valuation and over 5,000 employees, Runbook represents Obaid's second venture into transformative business. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront from day one.We seek a Founding Sourcer to spearhead the recruitment efforts that will shape Runbook's future. Working in our downtown San Francisco office, you will collaborate closely with the founder and the founding team, managing the top of the recruitment funnel for key positions within the company.This is not your typical sourcing position; it requires a unique mindset and approach.A Clear Expectation Reset (Please Read)This role is set in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.We are in build mode - act accordinglyExpect high urgency and accountabilityGain a decade's worth of experience within a single yearKeep pace with a repeat founder and an elite founding teamThis position demands creativity, determination, resilience, and a strong sense of ownership.In return, you will receive something truly exceptional: career-defining growth, unparalleled exposure, and the opportunity to help build a billion-dollar company from the ground up.If this prospect doesn't excite you, that's perfectly fine; it may indicate that this role isn't the right fit for you.What You’ll DoManage top-of-funnel sourcing for engineering, product, and go-to-market roles in a high-growth, founder-led environmentCollaborate directly with the founder and early leaders to define the criteria for ideal hiresIdentify, engage, and motivate top talent through innovative, personalized outreachServe as an ambassador for Runbook's culture and mission

Role OverviewLocation: San Francisco, CA. This position is based in our San Francisco headquarters and does not support full-time remote work.About FurtherAIAt FurtherAI, we are pioneering the next generation of AI-driven solutions for the insurance sector—a trillion-dollar industry ripe for innovation. With over $30M in funding from prestigious investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Nexus, South Park Commons, and Converge, our company has achieved remarkable growth, boasting a 10x revenue increase this year alone. Our clientele consists of industry giants, including a recently secured partnership with one of the world's top 5 insurance firms. Our team unites extensive AI expertise with a proven track record in building successful companies.We’re on the lookout for a Founding Product Designer who will play a pivotal role in shaping our design philosophy and take ownership of the entire product experience. B2B software often suffers from complexity; we aspire to create products that are not only functional but also delightful, intuitive, and engaging.Why Work with Us?Accelerated Growth: We are post-product-market fit with revenue soaring at an extraordinary rate.Exceptional Team: Our founding team includes talents from Apple AI Research, four ex-Y Combinator founders, and six other startup founders. Our engineering team has experience with leading companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.Technical Expertise: Collaborate with a staff research scientist and a dedicated team of 7 engineers tackling innovative challenges in AI and scalable backend systems.Significant Industry Impact: The insurance sector is fundamental to global commerce—our efforts are transforming industry operations.Entrepreneurial Spirit: This role is ideal for those wishing to own substantial facets of product design and potentially embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the future.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the complete product design process: from user journeys and interaction design to visual identity.Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate complex workflows into seamless, user-friendly experiences.Develop a unified design system that is scalable across various products.Cultivate and enhance the design culture within FurtherAI.Work on-site at our San Francisco office (5 days a week).

Discover the RoleWe are in search of a visionary Founding Product Designer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-native systems within enterprise operations.This position transcends traditional design roles as you will engage at the convergence of AI, data, and operations, crafting innovative interfaces for environments where humans oversee and guide AI agents through complex workflows.Collaborate closely with our founding team to define the future of product design in an agent-driven landscape.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign intuitive interfaces for AI-centric operational workflows, including forecasting, replenishment, pricing, and exception management.Reimagine human interactions with AI agents, focusing on review, approval, override, and supervision processes.Develop text-rich, decision-oriented experiences that empower operators to act decisively.Create role-specific applications compatible across web, mobile, and eventually voice platforms.Contribute to the foundational development of Arkham’s core product and design systems.Engage in close collaboration with engineers, machine learning teams, and Forward Deployed Engineers interfacing with clients.

About HyperspellHyperspell is revolutionizing the Memory & Context Layer for AI Agents.AI agents are brilliant yet lack context.While AI agents excel in standardized testing, they struggle with real-world applications. Today's cutting-edge agents lack the contextual understanding that humans naturally acquire through diverse interactions. This context evolves with their tasks.Hyperspell empowers AI agents with contextual awareness by integrating with users' workspace data, creating a tailored memory and context layer.Our ValuesWe are committed to shaping the future through bold innovations. Our goal is to establish ourselves as the indispensable context layer for organizations, enabling all their AI agents to connect seamlessly. We embark on this journey not because it is easy, but because it is significant.We prioritize care — for our customers, their success, the future of AI, and most importantly, for one another. As we build the frontier of AI, we strive to be one of the most technologically advanced yet profoundly human companies in history — a place where we can enjoy shaping the future together.Our InvestorsOur vision is supported by esteemed investors such as Y Combinator, Afore Capital, Scribble Ventures, and Pioneer Fund. Our angel investors include leading figures from OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and DeepMind, alongside respected founders from Silicon Valley like Siqi Chen (Runway) and Julian Weisser (On Deck).Our FoundersFounded in 2024 by Conor Brennan-Burke and Manu Ebert, Hyperspell is driven by experienced leaders. Conor previously spearheaded growth at Checkr, overseeing a $30 million API product portfolio and earning the title of 'the most helpful founder in YC'.Manu brings over 15 years of expertise in machine learning and AI, having successfully sold two companies and led high-growth engineering teams at Airbnb. Interestingly, he acquired his first .ai domain in 2014, needing to send a fax to the domain authority in Anguilla to do so.About the RoleAs our founding platform engineer, your mission will be to construct the infrastructure that makes Hyperspell feel magical — swift, dependable, and effortlessly scalable. You will be responsible for the foundation upon which our entire product is built, ensuring that when customers entrust us with their data, we uphold their trust.