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Design Lead

Design Lead

CompanyWhop
LocationOakland, CA, USA
Salary$300000 – $300000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 5–8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or senior IC role
  • Experience with social features and across web and mobile
  • A strong portfolio showcasing UX and visual design work, including projects you’ve led
  • Proven ability to ship high-quality designs in fast-paced environments
  • Experience giving and receiving feedback, and elevating the work of others
  • Deep understanding of product thinking, usability principles, and modern design tools (especially Figma)
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills — both in writing and in meetings

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end design of critical product initiatives — from discovery to launch
  • Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to elevate team output
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to shape roadmap and priorities
  • Champion design thinking and user advocacy across the company
  • Maintain and evolve the design system to drive consistency and efficiency
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers
  • Help define and uphold processes for delivering great design at scale

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building or scaling a design team