Director of Design: Lead Accessible UX Systems & Growth

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Director of Design to lead accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.

This early-stage company requires turning priorities into clear plans, owning outcomes, and shaping the design function for scalable growth. You will build processes, set standards, and mentor future team members while partnering with the Founder/CEO on strategy, budgets, and performance measures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability relevant to accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and design collaboration.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the Director of Design scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, make progress independently, and document decisions.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities may evolve.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, security, accessibility, and inclusive collaboration.
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred, including setting priorities and developing people.
• Experience managing resources, risks, and performance without relying on excessive process.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and design collaboration.
• Translate the priorities of the Director of Design role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.
• Partner with the Founder/CEO on company strategy, budgets, resource choices, and performance measures.
• Build the function's roadmap, operating policies, and future hiring plan.
• Develop future team members through clear expectations, coaching, and accountable leadership.
• Balance immediate execution with organizational resilience and scalable company growth.

Skills

Accessible design

Research-led design

Interaction quality

Visual systems

Prototyping

Design collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Director of Design to lead accessible research-led experiences, interaction quality, visual systems, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.

This early-stage company requires turning priorities into clear plans, owning outcomes, and shaping the design function for scalable growth. You will build processes, set standards, and mentor future team members while partnering with the Founder/CEO on strategy, budgets, and performance measures.