POSTED Nov 30

Head of Design at Vital

  • Design
  • Fulltime
  • Anywhere (100% Remote) Only
Job Description

About Vital:

Vital is a pre-seed, B2C startup with 150+ subscribers who receive personalized meditation sessions generated for them in real-time. We’re first to market with this AI-powered solution. We also have two B2B pilots underway, one with Siemens and one with Auburn University. Vital is co-founded by David Gull (CEO), Andrey Dimitrov (CTO), and Matt Monday (COO).

Mission:

"Create groundbreaking technology that helps people live healthier, happier lives."

Vision:

In three years, billions of people will be speaking with an AI every day. We believe the AI you like best, is the one that cares for you the most. That’s what we’re building at Vital, a Wellbeing Coach for everyone. With 970 Million people suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness, Vital will be the most accessible and effective way to help people through life's challenges. By supporting you as a coach to get clear on your unique self, your values, and goals, Vital ultimately helps you to live your best life possible. Thriving in your community and enjoying life in flow.

Values:

Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Creativity, Growth

Why Vital:

Joining Vital means being at the forefront of innovation in the meditation and wellness tech space. As the Head of Design, you will be instrumental in defining and shaping the visual and interactive experience of our products, working closely with our passionate co-founders and impacting users' lives globally.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership: Guide the visual and user experience design of our products, ensuring they align with our mission and resonate with our users.
Creative Direction: Develop and maintain design guidelines and systems, ensuring consistency across all platforms and touchpoints.
User Experience: Oversee the creation of intuitive and engaging user interfaces across multiple device types and interaction styles, prioritizing ease of use and accessibility.
Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering and product teams to implement designs, while also being involved in product strategy discussions.
Brand Development: Refine and evolve Vital's brand identity, helping to create a strong and cohesive brand experience across all user interactions.

Desired Qualities:

Proven Design Expertise: A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in UI/UX design, particularly in mobile and web applications.
User-Centric Approach: A deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a passion for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences.
Technical Fluency: Familiarity with design tools (like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, MidJourney, Framer) and an understanding of how designs are implemented in code.
Leadership Skills: Experience in leading design teams, nurturing talent, and fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, adaptable and willing to take on various responsibilities.
Alignment with Mission: A genuine connection with Vital's mission to improve well-being through technology.

A few details of what we (likely) need help with:

Design System Implementation
User Research and Testing
Interactive Prototyping
Accessibility Standards
Visual Identity and Branding
Cross-Platform Design Consistency
Data Visualization for User Insights
Iterative Design Process Management

Funding Status:

Vital has kicked off a pre-seed fundraise, after utilizing the friends and family round of $136,000 to build and launch the initial prototype.
The company will require the candidate to work for equity until the pre-seed raise is complete, targeting late November.

Compensation Range:

Equity: 1% - 10% (will impact salary)
Salary Pre-Fundraise of $500k: $0
Salary Post-Fundraise of $500k - $2M: $75k - $150k 

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