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Design Director

Design Director

CompanyMudflap
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$230000 – $275000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in user-centered design, interaction design, and usability heuristics for B2B or B2C products
  • 2+ years leading an iterative design team, managing design responsibilities against defined milestones
  • Thorough understanding of designing for web and mobile (iOS / Android) applications, with a strong command of responsive design and native mobile design standards
  • Proficiency in UI/UX design and building design systems with industry-standard design tools like Figma and Zeplin
  • Experience conducting A/B testing, usability testing, and analyzing qualitative + quantitative data
  • Experience with using design research methods to discover insights and translate them into actionable design improvements

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of designers, ensuring they have the support, guidance, and resources to succeed
  • Set and execute the design vision, balancing user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility
  • Champion a deep understanding of customer needs, behaviors, and pain points to ensure user-centric thinking is embedded throughout our design process
  • Establish scalable design processes to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency across product and marketing initiatives
  • Provide hands-on design direction and critique, ensuring high-quality execution across UI/UX, branding, and marketing assets
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to align on design priorities and deliver user-centric solutions
  • Develop and maintain a strong design system, ensuring consistency across web, mobile, and brand experiences
  • Drive user research initiatives, incorporating insights into design strategy and product development
  • Advocate for design excellence at all levels of the organization, influencing leadership on the value of design
  • Balance strategic thinking with execution, ensuring the team meets deadlines while delivering high-impact designs
  • Foster a culture of experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Passion for user-centered design that delights and builds trust, leveraging a deep understanding of design patterns and a drive for flawless execution
  • Experience in a hyper-growth environment building products and strategizing GTM assets at all stages, from 0-to-1, to rapid scaling