Director, Design
Ladders · San Jose, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteArt & Creative$225k–$300k/yrFull-time
Location: San Jose, CA – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
About the role
This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a consumer-facing environment.
Responsibilities
- Increase team effectiveness through clear vision and structure
- Enhance design quality by providing thoughtful direction and critique
- Build and nurture an inclusive, high-performing design team
- Coach designers to become confident contributors and leaders
- Facilitate improved cross-functional collaboration
- Create an adaptable environment to maintain team momentum
- Establish high standards for design consistency across projects
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in leading cross-functional design teams
- Strong skills in hiring, coaching, and talent management
- Ability to effectively plan and manage resources
- Excellent design judgment and ability to critique work
- Proven track record in enhancing team effectiveness
- Comfortable in high ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Pay
$224,800 – $300,100 annually
Benefits
- Full range of medical and financial benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Various paid time off benefits
- Parental leave options
- Potential bonus and restricted stock units