Design Lead
Metalab
About this role
A Design Lead at Metalab drives the delivery of high-quality digital products by leading design work, mentoring designers, and managing client relationships. The role balances hands-on design with client-facing leadership, ensuring product outcomes and implementation fidelity in collaboration with engineers and product teams. The Design Lead also fosters an inclusive team culture and helps shape project direction and strategy.
Skills
About Metalab
metalab.comMetalab is a product design and development studio that helps companies design, build, and ship polished digital interfaces and experiences. They offer end-to-end services including product strategy, UX/UI design, branding, and web and app development. Metalab has worked with high-profile clients such as Slack and Google, positioning itself as a partner for ambitious product teams. The studio is known for craft-focused, user-centered design and close collaboration between designers and engineers.
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About Metalab
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$152k – $204k
per year