Head of Design & UX Strategy (Remote)

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital storytelling company in Toronto is seeking a Director of Design to lead and elevate their design organization. This role involves setting a clear design vision, mentoring design teams, and ensuring design influences product direction. Candidates should have proven experience in leading design teams and a strong understanding of user-centered design principles. This position offers a competitive salary of CAD $170,000 – $210,000 per year along with a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Benefits

Career development and mentorship

Top industry health benefits

Generous vacation

Work from almost anywhere

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and scaling design teams in a product driven organization.
• Strong design point of view with the ability to set direction and make hard trade-offs.
• Ability to move fluidly between strategy and hands‑on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of product designers and user researchers.
• Define and evolve a clear design vision aligned to product strategy.
• Actively contribute to high-impact initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Design strategy

User-centered design

Cross-functional collaboration

Emotional resonance in design

Job description

A leading digital storytelling company in Toronto is seeking a Director of Design to lead and elevate their design organization. This role involves setting a clear design vision, mentoring design teams, and ensuring design influences product direction. Candidates should have proven experience in leading design teams and a strong understanding of user-centered design principles. This position offers a competitive salary of CAD $170,000 – $210,000 per year along with a comprehensive suite of benefits.