Head of Design

About the role

As Head of Design, you will own the design vision and execution across the entire Nooks product. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform is intuitive, beautiful, and built for the real workflows of modern revenue teams. This will initially lead a small team. This role is both strategic and hands-on and you’ll set the design direction for the company while also diving deep into product details. You’ll work closely with product, engineering, and GTM leaders to translate complex problems into elegant user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Define the design vision for Nooks and ensure a cohesive experience across the entire product
• Lead and grow the design team, recruiting and mentoring exceptional product designers
• Own the end-to-end product experience, from early discovery and concepting through polished execution
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering to shape the product roadmap and ship high-impact features
• Translate complex AI and workflow problems into simple, intuitive interfaces
• Build scalable design systems that enable consistency and velocity across the product
• Raise the design bar across the company, influencing product thinking and user experience at every level

Requirements

• 8+ years of product design experience
• Experiencing managing designers
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UX, product thinking, and visual design
• Experience designing complex SaaS products or workflow tools
• A track record of building and scaling design teams in fast-growing startups
• Ability to move fluidly between high-level product strategy and hands-on design execution
• Strong cross-functional leadership with product, engineering, and GTM teams
• Passion for building products that users love and rely on every day
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Leadership experience in a design team
• Proven ability to influence and drive design decisions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of design principles and methodologies
• Experience with design systems and design patterns

Skills

• Strong visual design skills
• Experience with user-centered design processes
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Knowledge of design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with design systems and design patterns

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition program

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nooks is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nooks does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, compensation, or any other employment practices, and we are committed to ensuring a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.