Head of Design

R; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR tech platform is seeking a Head of Design to provide creative vision, mentor a talented team, and champion user-centered design principles. The ideal candidate has extensive design leadership experience, a strong portfolio, and knowledge of design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. This is a fully remote position offering significant flexibility and competitive compensation ranging from $90,000 to $200,000.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Flexible paid time off

Flexible working hours (async)

16 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health support services

Stock options

Learning budget

Home office budget & IT equipment

Budget for local in-person events

Qualifications

• Extensive track record leading design teams, ideally at a tech company.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, design aesthetics, and UX/UI excellence.
• Fluency in product design trends and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative vision and leadership for the Design department.
• Mentor a team of world-class design talent.
• Champion user-centered design across the business.

Skills

Design leadership

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

User-centered design

Strong communication skills

Understanding of branding and UX/UI

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Remote

Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We help businesses recruit, pay, and manage international teams. Our team works asynchronously from around the world, and all positions are fully remote.

We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to help us build a best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work!

What this job can offer you

Our team makes global HR feel seamless and simple through crafting the experience of Remote’s product. The design team aims to differentiate Remote through high-quality design and user experience. We practice end-to-end product design from research and strategy to delivering interfaces with measurable impact. Design is at the forefront of everything we do.

The Head of Design will provide and own the creative vision for the Remote brand, contribute to brand definition and user experience principles, establish design processes, manage projects, oversee the Design department and set quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide the creative vision, direction and leadership for the Design department.
• Build, inspire and mentor a team of world-class design talent and oversee their outputs end-to-end.
• Own and develop creative programs and design concepts to meet Remote's creative vision, branding and business objectives.
• Champion user-centered design, user experience, design-led thinking and design best practices across the business.
• Lead concept development, provide creative input, set high quality standards, and troubleshoot design issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product and Marketing) on brand partnerships and projects.
• Work on design assets as required and use quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record leading and overseeing design teams, including senior staff and leaders, ideally at a tech company for branding and enterprise design.
• Experience leading initiatives from briefs to execution with high-quality results.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating branding, design aesthetics and UX/UI excellence; ability to lead a design department across these areas.
• Strong knowledge of product design, typography, website design, visual design, brand development and the creative process.
• Fluency in product design trends and tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Empathetic, inclusive, and committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Fluent in English.

Practical Details

• Reporting to: CEO
• Team: Design
• Location: Anywhere in the World
• Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote’s total rewards philosophy ensures fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay with competitive benefits in all locations. We pay above in-location rates and seek to inspire global talent-hiring and wealth in developing countries.

Salary ranges are geo-based and reflect role, level and location. The base salary for this full-time role is between $90,000 USD and $200,000 USD. Actual pay depends on location, skills, experience, training, business needs and market demand. The base salary range may change.

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook. Some benefits apply to all Remoters:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours (async)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person events or co-working spaces

How you’ll plan your day

We work async at Remote, allowing you to plan your schedule around your life. Learn more at the company site about async work.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to fit work around your needs.

How to apply

• Fill out the form below and upload your CV (PDF preferred).
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• If you don’t have an up-to-date CV, you may add your LinkedIn profile instead.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities. We support accommodations and have Employee Resource Groups for Women, Disability, Queer and Minorities in Tech. You may disclose pronouns at interview and option to answer a demographic questionnaire when applying. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience.

Remote embraces AI as a tool while prioritizing human creativity. For information on AI guidelines, please review our policies. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.