Lead, Design
Ladders · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteArt & Creative$240k–$275k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Run weekly design critiques and oversee a healthy review process for project feedback
- Establish regular 1:1s and growth plans for consumer designers, advocating for their advancement
- Manage design capacity across seven product areas while leading a team of 5-6 designers
- Represent design perspectives in product discussions where speed and quality may conflict
- Arbitrate design-system exceptions, determining the inclusion of new components
- Contribute hands-on by delivering design work in high-impact areas of the product
- Build in-person relationships and enhance team culture through team events
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in UX or product design with a strong record of user-centered design
- Demonstrated ability as a player-coach, balancing design practice with team management
- Strong craft judgment for running critiques and making ability assessments
- Proficient in Figma and other design tools for high-fidelity prototypes
- Experience with design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods to inform design
Benefits
- Variety of health plan options with a 100% covered employee-only plan
- OneMedical membership for concierge health care
- Meaningful equity grant with quarterly vesting starting within 3 months
Pay
$240,000 – $275,000 annually
Schedule
Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available