Head of Product Design
About The Position
We are looking for a Head of Product Design to lead and scale our Product Design, Design Engineering, and UX Research functions as we enter our next phase of rapid growth. This role is equal parts people leadership, creative leadership, product strategy, and execution. You will own the end-to-end design experience across core product surfaces while building a world-class design organization that moves fast without sacrificing craft. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, and Research to design and execute on simple, joyful, and intuitive user experiences used by millions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of product design experience, with several years leading and scaling design teams
- Experience building and shipping consumer technology products at scale
- Strong background working closely with product and engineering leaders
- Exceptional taste and a strong point of view on design quality
- Systems thinker who can zoom out to strategy and in to details
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving fast
- Strong communicator who can articulate design rationale to diverse audiences
- Empathetic leader who develops talent and builds trust
- Product-minded designer who cares deeply about outcomes, not just aesthetics
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the US
- This role requires working on-site 5 days a week in our LA or NYC office
Nice To Haves
- Experience in AI-driven, creative tools, or complex technical products is a plus
Responsibilities
- Set and articulate a clear design vision that aligns with company strategy and product roadmap
- Ensure the design team is working on the most important company initiatives
- Champion a high bar for craft, usability, and emotional resonance across all product surfaces
- Balance speed, experimentation, and polish in a fast-moving environment
- Be a hands-on design leader who’s willing to use the tools to help push forward a vision
- Partner deeply with Product and Engineering leadership to shape product direction from early concept through launch
- Drive user-centered decision-making using qualitative and quantitative insights
- Influence prioritization and trade-offs with a strong product and business mindset
- Build, scale, and mentor a high-performing product design and design engineering team
- Establish clear career paths, feedback loops, and growth frameworks for designers
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Hire exceptional design talent
- Own and evolve the design system to support rapid iteration and consistency at scale
- Define lightweight design processes that integrate seamlessly with product and engineering workflows
- Ensure design quality stays high as the product and team grow
- Partner with research to deeply understand user needs, behaviors, and mental models
- Ensure research insights meaningfully inform product strategy and design decisions
- Advocate for testing, learning, and iteration throughout the product lifecycle
Benefits
- Company Equity Package
- 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
- 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Creative Education Stipend
- Generous Commuter Allowance
- In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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