Head of Design

18Birdies; California (MO); Remote; USD 165,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Head of Design to lead their global product design team. This role involves partnering with product and engineering leaders to shape the future of an app that empowers golfers at all levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product design and leadership, with a passion for creating inclusive and engaging user experiences. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and help elevate the design quality across a rapidly growing platform in the golf industry. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving market.

Benefits

Fully remote team

Flexible work hours

Flexible PTO & paid holidays

401(k) and FSA plans

Green fees for golf on us

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product design experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong portfolio of consumer-facing mobile app design work.
• Experience managing and mentoring remote design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed design team through clear communication.
• Set product vision and influence roadmap decisions with leadership.
• Drive design quality and maintain the design system.

Skills

Product Design

Design Leadership

User-Centered Design

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Figma

Adobe Suite

Fluency in English

Fluency in Mandarin

Tools

Figma

Adobe Suite

Job description

ABOUT US

18Birdies is the #1 rated and most downloaded game improvement and social platform for golf. Our mission is to empower all golfers — from weekend warriors to complete beginners — with the tools they need to play their best and stay connected to the game, both on and off the course.

We’re a tight-knit, cross-continental team building in a space that’s growing fast ($80B+ market). With increasing diversity in the sport, we’re focused on creating inclusive, intuitive, and inspiring golf experiences for everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Head of Design to lead and elevate our global product design team. You’ll partner closely with product, engineering, and company leadership to shape the future of our app, grow and mentor our design team, and evolve our design systems and processes as we scale.

You’re a strong communicator, a systems thinker, and a builder at heart — someone who can guide a team from 0 to 1 explorations to polished, shipped experiences. You understand what great design looks like and how to get there — balancing user needs, technical constraints, and business priorities.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please email [e-mail]

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a distributed design team through clear communication, coaching, and design feedback
• Partner closely with product and engineering leadership to set the product vision, influence roadmap decisions, and define success
• Help drive design quality and consistency across our app by evolving and maintaining our design system
• Foster a collaborative, empowered design culture that values curiosity, craft, and iteration
• Represent design at the leadership level, bringing user-centered thinking into company-wide conversations
• Roll up your sleeves when needed — from strategic thinking to detailed designs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of product design experience, with at least 3 years in a design leadership role
• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality, consumer-facing mobile app design work — from end-to-end user flows to polished visual execution
• Experience managing and mentoring designers, including remote and international team members
• A track record of building and scaling design systems
• Fluency in English and Mandarin
• Exceptional proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in startup environments — you know how to move fast and scale thoughtfully
• Strong product thinking and ability to align design vision with user and business goals
• Empathy for users and teammates — and a desire to build for inclusivity and accessibility
• Passionate about golf

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Fully remote team, flexible work hours
• Flexible PTO & paid holidays
• 401(k) and FSA plans
• Green fees for golf on us

INTERESTED?

If you would like to connect and learn more about this position, please email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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