About the Role
Lead the design function by defining vision, building design systems, and driving user experience across digital products. Guide a team of designers, influence product strategy, and ensure design excellence at every stage of development.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a long-term design vision aligned with product goals
- Mentor and grow a team of designers through regular feedback and development plans
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to solve complex user problems
- Establish scalable design systems and maintain consistency across platforms
- Lead user research initiatives to inform design decisions
- Present design strategies and concepts to executive stakeholders
- Champion usability, accessibility, and inclusive design practices
- Iterate on prototypes based on user testing and feedback
- Balance innovation with practical implementation constraints
- Drive design thinking across the organization
- Set standards for visual and interaction design quality
- Coordinate design efforts across multiple product areas
- Ensure brand integrity through thoughtful design execution
- Integrate customer insights into the design process
- Manage design timelines and deliverables within agile workflows
- Evaluate tools and methods to improve team efficiency
- Foster a culture of experimentation and creative problem solving
- Align design goals with business objectives
- Represent design in company-wide planning discussions
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
Nice to Have
- Experience in community-driven or social platforms
- Background in design operations
- Previous work in early-stage or scaling startups
- Experience mentoring designers across experience levels
- Familiarity with data-informed design decisions
Compensation
Competitive salary and equity package
Work Arrangement
Flexible work environment, remote-friendly with collaboration options
Team
Part of a cross-functional product team focused on user-centered innovation
About the Role
This position leads the design function and plays a central role in shaping the product experience. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, guiding both people and processes to deliver meaningful user experiences.
What We Value
We prioritize empathy, clarity, and collaboration in design. We look for individuals who balance creative excellence with practical execution and who can thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Available for qualified candidates
