Head of Design

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Healthcare UX influence

Leadership development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Head of Design for a leader in Finance & Insurance to shape the design vision across product, website, brand, and marketing. This role guides a high-performing design organization and partners with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to simplify complex experiences and deliver impact. Remote in the United States.

Compensation: $220,000 – $290,000 annually. You will lead a team, set design strategy, elevate quality standards, and foster a culture of

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a fast-moving tech environment.
• Strong design taste and ability to elevate quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute design strategy across product, website, brand, and marketing
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of designers
• Establish a culture of design critique and continuous improvement
• Simplify complex healthcare experiences into intuitive designs
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to deliver impactful work

Skills

Design leadership

Product design

Team leadership

User experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Head of Design to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leader will shape the design vision across product, website, brand, and marketing touchpoints. The role will guide a high-performing design organization while raising the bar for quality, consistency, and user experience. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to simplify complex experiences and deliver work that drives impact across the business.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $220,000 – $290,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Set and execute design strategy across product, website, brand, and marketing
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of designers
• Establish a culture of design critique and continuous improvement
• Simplify complex healthcare experiences into intuitive designs
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to understand users and deliver impactful work

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Exceptional design taste and a history of delivering top-notch product experiences
• Experience as both an individual contributor and a design team leader
• Demonstrated ability to set design direction and elevate quality standards
• Background in a fast-moving, high-growth tech environment

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on design excellence
• Opportunity to shape and influence the healthcare user experience
• Potential for professional growth and team development leadership
• Engagement with multiple departments to ensure holistic product development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.