Director of Design - Remote

Overview

The Director, Design will own design end-to-end across our consumer-facing product portfolio — driving high-impact projects from discovery through delivery while establishing the design practices and culture that will shape how we build.

In Short

• Serve as the primary user experience leader for the entire product portfolio.
• Design process independently across multiple workstreams.
• Conduct and synthesize user research.
• Collaborate directly with Product and Engineering partners.
• Build and champion sound design practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain a scalable design system.
• Lead and mentor a small design team.
• Advocate for design and user-centricity in cross-functional forums.
• Contribute to headcount planning and the long-term vision for design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; higher level degree preferred.
• Experience as an individual contributor in design.
• Proven track record in building or maturing design practices.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Clear and compelling communicator.
• Experience managing or mentoring other designers.
• Ed tech, consumer, or marketplace product experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to shape design practices and culture.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Growth opportunities within the organization.