CONSTRUCTIVE: DESIGN DIRECTOR (UX/UI) FOR SOCIAL IMPACT DESIGN AGENCY (F/T, REMOTE)

About the role

Constructive is seeking a Design Director with extensive UX and interaction design experience in large-scale, content-rich websites. The role involves leading the UX/visual design team, managing and mentoring the team, and collaborating with various teams including strategy, content, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Produce exceptional design work that meets standards and aligns with strategy.
• Shape UX design practices by ensuring sitemaps, wireframes, and prototypes embody best practices.
• Lead the design team by managing, mentoring, and elevating their work.
• Facilitate design strategy workshops and present work persuasively.
• Collaborate with strategy, content, and engineering teams to ensure design intent is faithfully translated into final deliverables.
• Secure the talent needed to produce high-quality work and contribute to resourcing meetings.
• Contribute to thought leadership by sharing ideas for articles, webinars, and other content marketing.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of UX/UI design experience, primarily in agency settings.
• At least 3 years of experience managing and overseeing interactive design teams.
• Exceptional UX design and human-centered design skills, particularly in designing high-polish wireframes and prototypes.
• A strong eye for visual design fundamentals, including typography, color systems, grid theory, and information organization.
• Collaborative leadership capabilities, including managing designers and providing feedback to the Creative Director.
• Exceptional presentation and speaking skills, able to build confidence in clients and facilitate strategic feedback conversations.
• Familiarity with Figma and strong Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Proficiency in UX research and usability testing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong alignment with Constructive’s core values.
• Passion for producing great work for purpose-led brands.
• Experience in creating large-scale, content-rich brand presence websites.
• Leadership experience in managing and mentoring design teams.
• Ability to translate brand and digital strategies into collaborative client workshops.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with strategy, content, and engineering teams.
• Ability to advocate for effective design while balancing client feedback.
• Commitment to producing work that meets the highest standards and honors clients' trust.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package including a base salary between $120k - $130k, defined profit sharing, 401K matching, and discretionary performance-based bonuses. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation, and professional development opportunities.