Head of Design
Salt Security
Salt Security is the original API Security vendor pioneering the market as the first vendor in 2018. Since then we have exhibited hyper-growth in a number of customers, threats stopped, and revenue. We saw API security as the security battleground of the future years ago as APIs started to form the foundation of the application innovation needed to drive business success today. Across banks, retail and transportation, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, every modern app depends on APIs. Attackers realize APIs are the conduits to all sorts of valuable data and services – within the year, APIs are predicted to be the number one application threat vector. Without secure APIs, businesses cannot rapidly innovate. Salt Security has delivered the only patented solution to discover all APIs and their exposed data, stop API attackers, and provide remediation details for dev teams to write more secure APIs.
At Salt, we’re passionate about what we do. We work as a team and embrace new ideas, wherever they come from. We also enjoy all the benefits of a startup environment, including quickly seeing the results of your work, making an outsized impact on our company, and solving diverse challenges.
Want to make a big difference? We encourage you to apply!
About us
APIs are a foundational element of innovation in today’s app-driven world. Every web and mobile app depends on APIs, from banks, travel, entertainment, retail, and transportation to IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities. Without secure APIs, rapid innovation would be impossible. Salt Security is the only patented solution to identify and prevent the top threat of API attacks using big data and AI.
At Salt, we’re passionate about what we do. We work as a team and embrace new ideas, wherever they come from. We also enjoy all the benefits of a startup environment.
We’re looking for a Head of Design to drive our user experience (UX) and manage a team of skilled UI/UX experts.
Role overview
As Head of Design at Salt Security, you’ll define and own our UX strategy, solving complex problems and delivering seamless user experiences. Lead and mentor a team of two UI/UX designers, aligning work with product goals and design excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the direction of our products while contributing hands-on to their success.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the UX strategy to deliver intuitive and user-friendly cybersecurity solutions.
- Lead user research and create personas, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Own the end-to-end design process for specific product domains, from ideation to implementation.
- Mentor and manage UI/UX designers, ensuring high-quality output.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and innovate product design.
- Stay updated on design trends, tools, and industry best practices to inform and inspire both your work and your team.
Requirements
- 5+ years as a UX designer or researcher, ideally in SaaS.
- Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design and problem-solving.
- Hands-on experience with design tools like Figma
- Experience mentoring or managing design teams with a focus on fostering growth and collaboration.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in usability principles and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- High proficiency in English.