UX Director: AI-Driven Strategy & DesignOps

Prosper Marketplace; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid parental leave

Udemy access

Childcare assistance

Pet insurance

Beneplace discounts

Job summary

Prosper Marketplace is seeking a Director of User Experience to lead the UX organization, shaping strategy, optimizing DesignOps, and integrating AI into product experiences. You will balance hands-on leadership with strategic vision, ensuring user-centric, brand-aligned design across initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10+ years in UX with 3–5+ years in management, and a strong track record in scaling design teams, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and CX to drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in UX Design or related fields, with 3–5+ years managing other managers.
• Experience guiding design systems and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor UX Managers, align quarterly objectives and resources.
• Set long-term UX strategy and AI integration within product experiences.
• Oversee DesignOps, tooling, and scalable design processes.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, CX and other departments.
• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing design culture.

Skills

UX Leadership

Team Management

UX Strategy

AI Integration

DesignOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Prosper Marketplace is seeking a Director of User Experience to lead the UX organization, shaping strategy, optimizing DesignOps, and integrating AI into product experiences. You will balance hands-on leadership with strategic vision, ensuring user-centric, brand-aligned design across initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10+ years in UX with 3–5+ years in management, and a strong track record in scaling design teams, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and CX to drive business outcomes.