Job description
Description
We’re looking for a visionary and hands-on Director of Design to lead and scale our design organization. This role will oversee all aspects of user experience, visual design, and design operations, helping us deliver exceptional, user-centered products that delight customers and drive business results.
As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll shape our design strategy, mentor a growing team of talented designers, and partner cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and executive stakeholders to bring compelling experiences to life.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Design Leadership & Vision
Define and champion a design vision and strategy aligned with company goals. Inspire excellence and innovation across all touchpoints—product, brand, and customer experience.
Team Management & Growth
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary design team (UX, UI, Research, Content, etc.). Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, inclusion, and accountability.
User-Centered Design Execution
Ensure the team is deeply engaged in user research, prototyping, and usability testing. Promote best practices and consistency through a unified design system and scalable workflows.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with product managers, engineers, marketing, and executives to bring user needs and business goals together in elegant and effective solutions.
Design Operations & Process
Implement processes and tools that improve team efficiency, quality, and cross-team alignment. Advocate for design thinking across the organization.
Strategic Impact
Contribute to company-level strategic initiatives, influence product roadmaps, and ensure design is a key voice in decision-making at all levels.
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of professional experience in digital design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven success leading design teams in fast-paced, product-centric environments
Deep expertise in UX/UI principles, user research, visual design, and interaction design
Strong portfolio showcasing user-focused design and measurable business impact
Excellent communication, leadership, and storytelling skills
Experience working in agile product teams and partnering with product and engineering
Passion for coaching, feedback, and developing design talent
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience scaling a design team from early-stage to growth or enterprise scale
Background in SaaS, healthcare, fintech, or enterprise software
Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and usability testing platforms
Experience building or maintaining a design system
