Head of Design

Lexagle; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Global network access

Job summary

Lexagle is seeking a Head of Design to lead and scale our design function. You will set direction, build governance, and turn design impact into actionable business narratives across product teams.

The role demands a strong craft, systems thinking, and a track record of guiding design from concept through execution. You will own the design roadmap, establish KPIs, and create processes that ensure quality and consistency even under rapid growth.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in product design
• Designed governance/process systems
• Experience with KPI/metrics systems
• Strong personal craft in design
• Able to translate design into business language
• Enterprise SaaS or B2B platform experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Own design vision and product experience direction with clear rationale.
• Define design operating model across functions (UX Research, Design System, Product Design).
• Set phase-gate criteria and review cadence to catch issues early.
• Audit shipped work against five design principles and push for stronger ideas.

Skills

Design vision

Process governance

Craft & quality

Metrics fluency

Team building

Job description

Lexagle is looking for a Head of Design to lead, structure, and scale our design function. You'll set direction, build the processes that keep quality consistent, and turn design impact into a story the rest of the business can act on — with enough craft and creative range to know what good design looks like.

What we’re looking for

• Design vision & direction - A clear point of view on where the product should go, backed by the conviction to turn work down when it doesn't serve that direction
• Process & control - Builds systems the team can't slip through by accident, so quality holds even when nobody's watching closely
• Craft, quality & creativity - An eye sharp enough to catch what's wrong and a range strong enough to make it better, always in service of the direction set above
• Metrics & business fluency - Sets and defends the numbers that prove design is working, in language the business actually trusts
• Talent judgment & team building - Spots strong design on sight, and knows how to turn it into a strong team

Key Responsibilities

Design vision & direction

• Own the product experience point of view — where it's headed and why, not just what ships next sprint
• Translate that direction into decisions through a UI/UX roadmap: which requests get built, which get pushed back, and on what grounds
• Keep vision and phase-gate criteria in sync

Function architecture & process governance

• Own and refine the design operating model across design functions: UX Research, Design System, Product Design.
• Define phase-gate criteria — routing triggers, EDV thresholds, when Discovery and Strategy collapse
• Run the review cadence that catches problems before they reach Engineering or the user

Quality control & craft assurance

• Own the quality standard — every shipped feature checked against a defined bar
• Build repeatable checklists and review gates, not one-off judgment calls
• Raise the creative bar where it matters — push for stronger ideas and sharper execution, without loosening the standard
• Audit shipped work against the five design principles to catch drift early

Metrics, goals & performance management

• Design and defend the KPI system for the function
• Own the delivery tracking system end-to-end — data integrity, calibration, reconciliation
• Set goals per role that reflect what that role actually controls
• Own role definitions, career growth, and the coaching model across design roles
• Run structural interventions with clear ownership

Requirements

• 7–10+ years in product design, ideally with 2–3+ years leading a design function
• Has designed process/governance systems before, not just operated inside one
• Experience in KPI/metrics system, preferably some experience building it
• A strong personal craft foundation, with enough hands-on design experience to judge and elevate others' work, not just administer process around it
• Translates design into business language for non-design executives and stakeholders
• Enterprise SaaS or B2B platform expertise strongly preferred

What we offer

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and values diverse perspectives
• Opportunities for rapid career progression and professional development
• Access to a global network of industry leaders, thought partners, and cutting-edge resources
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on some of the world's most sophisticated organizations

About Lexagle

We are a leading global organization committed to driving transformative change and delivering exceptional results, through our innovative contract lifecycle management solution. We partner with the world's most influential businesses, helping them navigate complex challenges and seize growth opportunities. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.