Design Engineer at Kinship

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Architecture, Engineering, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

Several years (ideally 4+) designing software products, with a portfolio showing careful attention to detail, beautiful execution, and real-world impact
Mastery of design tools—particularly Figma, Sketch, or Framer; deeply comfortable prototyping, testing, and refining UI quickly
Experience designing complex applications (not just simple websites), ideally with structured data, rich interactions, or detailed user workflows
Familiarity with modern front-end concepts (HTML, CSS, responsive layouts); understands how designs translate into working interfaces (no need to be an expert coder)
Experience working closely with developers in product-focused teams; knows how to communicate clearly, hand off designs thoughtfully, and collaborate
Excited (not overwhelmed) by complex design challenges and detailed product interactions
Naturally curious and eager to explore solutions (e.g., "Let’s build a quick prototype")
Cares deeply about typography, spacing, states, and interaction details
Values clarity and simplicity above flashy gimmicks
Wants to join a small, ambitious team in person in London

Responsibilities

Own the full design lifecycle for new features—from early concept sketches and wireframes to pixel-perfect, developer-ready UI
Level-up the quality and polish of the interface, ensuring it’s intuitive, fast, and genuinely helpful
Prototype and iterate quickly using Figma, Framer, or preferred tools to test ideas, interactions, and flows
Collaborate shoulder-to-shoulder with the engineering team to ship features regularly and at high quality
Help refine and evolve the design system, ensuring clarity, consistency, and usability across the product

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FigmaSketchFramerHTMLCSSUI DesignPrototypingWireframingDesign SystemsResponsive Layouts

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this role?

This is an onsite position requiring in-person work with the team in London.

What design tools do I need to be proficient in?

Mastery of Figma, Sketch, or Framer is required, with fluency in these tools for prototyping and refining UI.

What salary or compensation is offered?

A competitive salary is offered, but specific details are not provided.

What is the work environment like at Kinship?

It's a small, ambitious, no-BS team that works in person in a beautiful, plant-filled office in central London, building great software together.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Several years (ideally 4+) designing software products with a strong portfolio, experience with complex applications, familiarity with HTML/CSS, and close collaboration with developers.

Kinship

Relationship management tool for connections

About Kinship

Kinship provides a platform focused on relationship management, helping users enhance their professional and personal connections. The tool allows users to take notes through various methods, including SMS and voice, and securely store different types of information such as photos, videos, and documents. One of its key features is customizable reminders, which assist users in reconnecting with important contacts at appropriate times. Kinship targets individuals and businesses that prioritize relationship-building, such as sales professionals, networkers, and entrepreneurs. Unlike many competitors, Kinship emphasizes a user-friendly interface for note-taking and organization, and operates on a subscription model, offering premium features and services to its users.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$48.6KTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Consulting, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

1-10Employees

Benefits

Dog-friendly workplaces

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

pet benefits

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work environment

Parental leave

Discounts on pet products, services, nutrition and veterinary wellness plans

An extensive onboarding program

Risks

Copia's acquisition may shift strategic focus, alienating existing customers.

Integration challenges with Copia could disrupt services and delay feature rollouts.

The competitive landscape in relationship management tools is intensifying.

Differentiation

Kinship integrates AI-driven analytics for personalized relationship management experiences.

The platform offers voice and SMS note-taking for enhanced user convenience.

Kinship provides secure storage solutions, addressing rising data privacy concerns.

Upsides

AI-driven analytics in relationship management tools are gaining traction.

Voice recognition technology in note-taking apps is expected to grow by 20% annually.

Subscription models in digital services see a 15% increase in user retention rates.

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