Head of Design
Ladders · United States · 6 days ago
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$150k–$200k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead a 40-person design team across various product areas, setting strategic direction
- Define next-generation AI-native product experiences and design standards
- Establish an AI-focused design practice and workflows for improved collaboration
- Engage deeply in design decisions, enhancing interaction and visual quality
- Set and uphold design quality standards and systems across the organization
- Proactively shape design direction and establish a pace for product development
- Build partnerships with Product and Engineering to ensure shared quality frameworks
Qualifications
- 15+ years of design experience, with 5+ years leading large design organizations
- Deep fluency in interaction and visual design
- Extensive B2B SaaS experience, understanding complex workflows and platform-level challenges
- Organizational AI fluency with a proven track record of implementing AI in design processes
- Experience building and managing design quality systems
- Adaptable leader who has successfully navigated company inflection points
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills, fostering collaboration with product and engineering
Benefits
- Industry-competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
- Health & wellness stipend
- Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
- Flexible PTO policy and 80 hours of Sick Time
- Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
- Virtual team building activities and company-wide events