Design Director (UI/UX)

Job Introduction

We are on the lookout for a Design Director with a proven track record of elevating design practices, nurturing global design teams, and crafting seamless digital product experiences that resonate at scale. You’re not just a designer — you’re a strategist, a storyteller, a mentor, and an advocate for the user. Your leadership has shaped products, inspired communities, and driven business outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead with vision and impact.

Your Mission:

• Own and evolve the design vision and strategy across all digital product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Lead multiple design teams across geographies (20–50 members), including UI, UX, and Research functions.
• Oversee the delivery of complex, high-impact product design engagements across industries and platforms.
• Provide direction and mentorship to design leads, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across projects.
• Act as the primary design liaison with key clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams — ensuring proactive escalation management and solution-oriented communication.
• Advocate for user-centered design and strategic research, translating insights into actionable design strategies.
• Guide the design process from discovery to execution, without necessarily being hands-on, but by closely steering teams through every phase.
• Shape and influence the design culture internally and externally — creating an “aura” in the community through thought leadership, talks, and presence.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to influence roadmap and priorities.
• Contribute to organizational growth through hiring, training, and creating frameworks that scale design excellence.

Superpowers you will need:

• 10+ years of experience in design with at least 3–5 years in a design leadership role managing large, multidisciplinary teams across geographies.
• Proven success managing product design engagements of high complexity and strategic importance.
• Deep understanding of UX research, UI design, product strategy, and service design.
• Strong product design acumen — with the ability to challenge, refine, and guide teams through complex problem-solving, even without being hands-on.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills — with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels.
• Experience interfacing with clients, managing escalations with confidence and professionalism.
• Recognized presence in the design community — through speaking engagements, contributions, or publications.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop design leaders, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Passion for building inclusive, user-first products and empowering design teams to think boldly.

Bonus Points If You:

• Have experience in fast-paced, product-led environments (e.g., SaaS, enterprise, or consumer tech).
• Have successfully led design transformation initiatives or scaled design systems.
• Are known for your ability to balance creativity with pragmatism and business impact.

Apply now and let’s do something extraordinary together!