Design Director (Multiple Locations)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commerce technology seeks a Design Director to lead a multidisciplinary team in creating exceptional user experiences. This fully remote role offers the chance to shape design strategy and culture while working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UX and product design, with a passion for user-focused solutions. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact on the future of design.

Benefits

Salary up to $160,000 / £110,000

Bonus structure and stock options

Health, dental, and retirement benefits

Fully remote role with flexible hours

Opportunity to lead design

Collaborative team environment

Freedom to shape design culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in UX or product design.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing design teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end design strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of designers.
• Champion user research and usability testing.

Skills

UX

Product Design

Communication

Storytelling

Systems Thinking

Tools

Figma

Job description

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About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

Position: Design Director

This fully remote role is based in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Romania, Moldova, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, Czech Republic, or United States. It offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and strategic design leader to shape the future of commerce technology. As Design Director, you will lead a multidisciplinary team across UX/UI, brand, marketing, and product design, ensuring seamless user experiences and impactful visual identities. The role requires strategic thinking combined with hands-on design execution, suitable for someone thriving in high-growth, fast-paced environments and eager to build a high-performing design function from scratch.

Accountabilities:

1. Define and own the end-to-end design strategy across product, brand, marketing, and web.
2. Lead, mentor, and scale a global, multidisciplinary team of designers.
3. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to align design goals with business objectives.
4. Champion user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
5. Establish scalable design systems that enhance consistency and efficiency.
6. Drive high-quality execution through prototyping, testing, and iteration.
7. Present and advocate for design concepts at the executive level.
8. Maintain hands-on involvement to ensure design excellence and alignment.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in UX or product design with a proven record of delivering exceptional digital experiences.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing and developing design teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic impact and hands-on design skills.
• Deep expertise in Figma and modern design/prototyping tools.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong systems thinking, user-centric approach, and understanding of business impact.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth, remote-first environments.
• Passion for creating elegant, user-focused solutions to real problems.

Benefits:

• Salary up to $160,000 / £110,000 depending on location and experience.
• Bonus structure and stock options for long-term incentives.
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Fully remote role with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to lead design in a company with a bold vision and global reach.
• Collaborative, ambitious, and mission-driven team environment.
• Freedom to shape the design culture and direction from the ground up.
• Work on tools used by thousands of marketplace entrepreneurs and global brands.

Hiring Process:

This job is posted on behalf of our partner company. Applications undergo an AI-powered 3-step screening process, where the top 5 candidates are automatically selected based on CV and LinkedIn profile analysis. Our AI evaluates each experience in detail, with manual review if necessary, to ensure relevance and fairness. Top candidates are notified within 7 days. If you do not hear back, you were not selected but may be considered for similar roles.