Director of Design

Design whats next. Disrupt whats now.

Forget everything you know about "Director of Design" roles. This isnt about polishing decks or approving mockups. Its about leading design across a portfolio of digital products that impact tens of millions of people every month.

ABOUT US

At Hello Innovation, were more than just a company; were a force for change. As the parent company to an ever-growing portfolio of businesses, were making the world a radically better place through meaningful innovation.

Here, its not about the daily grind; its about making a real difference, challenging the norm, breaking boundaries, and rewriting whats possible.

We started from scratch-no investors, no debt-just a relentless drive that has led us to impact over a billion lives through our products. And were just getting started.

Were an eclectic team of dreamers, creators and doers, united in our mission to deliver work that truly matters. If youre looking to be inspired, challenged and leave work every day knowing you did the best work of your life, youve come to the right place.

ABOUT THE JOB

At Hello Innovation, our Director of Design is the visionary who sets the creative bar, the architect of world-class digital experiences, and the leader who builds an unstoppable design team.

Youll guide design across our entire product portfolio - from the earliest concept to the final shipped experience. Along the way, youll create scalable systems, inspire a culture of craft, and deliver experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful.

If building a dream team, leading digital product design at scale, and creating products that change lives and redefine industries dont scare you… then keep reading.

ABOUT YOU

• Youre human-centered to the core. You dont just understand users - you obsess over them. You design products that feel natural, intuitive, and easy to love.
• You still design. Leading a team doesnt take you out of the work. Youd rather show than tell, and youre happiest with your hands in the details.
• Youre a systems thinker. Big picture or tiny pixel, you see how it all fits together and create order out of chaos.
• Youre a team builder. You attract top talent, inspire them to raise the bar, and shape a culture where "good enough" never makes it out the door.
• Youre fluent in product and brand. From a complex software workflow to a brand campaign, you bring the same level of craft to both.
• Youre a modern-day MacGyver. Constraints fuel your creativity, and youd rather break the mold than play it safe.
• Youre AI-native and wired for whats next. AI, new interaction models, emerging tech…youre already experimenting while others are still catching up.
• This isnt your first rodeo. With 10+ years designing software and online experiences - and at least 5 leading teams - youve mastered everything from UX and UI to design systems, and you know how to ship products that matter.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the vision. Set and evangelize the design direction across Hello Innovations portfolio of companies.
• Build the dream team. Hire, coach, and inspire a multidisciplinary group of designers (product, UX/UI, brand, motion) to do the best work of their lives.
• Own the craft. Stay hands-on through the full product design process - from insights and strategy to prototyping, interactions, and pixel-perfect execution.
• Create systems that scale. Establish and maintain design systems that deliver consistency, clarity, and craft across every product experience.
• Embed design everywhere. Partner closely with Product and Engineering so design shapes every stage of development, not just the polish at the end.
• Push the boundaries. Infuse products with delight, emotion, and wow moments that millions of people feel every month.
• Grow people, not just products. Mentor and challenge your team, building a culture of curiosity, creativity, and fearless problem-solving.
• Co-create product strategy. Work hand-in-hand with leadership and product teams to define bold bets, align on priorities, and shape the future of our portfolio.
• Sit at the table. Represent design at the executive level, ensuring design is central to how we innovate and win.
• Define success by outcomes, not outputs. Ensure products are intuitive, accessible, and embraced by users…and use metrics to prove it.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Meaningful work. This is not just a job. You can find a job anywhere. This is a place for the bold to get paid to give a sh*t and make a real impact on peoples lives when they need it most.
• Be part of something (really) big. Our products touch over 45 million people every month, and we are chasing problems that billions suffer from. Not just any problem, the ones that are filled with purpose and meaning. This is your chance to be more than a number and make history.
• Dont just imagine it - create it at our Moonshot Factory. Youll have access to our newly built Dreamlab, our secret research and development lab where employees arent focused on whats today - but whats next… Imagine a 30,000 sq ft facility with the machines, tools, and resources (from 7 axis robots to coating systems) to create…anything.
• No red tape. Say goodbye to pointless meetings or political hoops to jump through. Were scrappy, believe in autonomy and empower our teams to do whatever it takes to do the unthinkable.
• Learning animal culture. Learn more here than any other place on earth. We make sure you never stop growing and offer an allowance for continued learning.
• We ignite the best in you. We exist not only to deliver meaningful innovation, but to ignite and inspire the creative problem solver in you.
• A creative, come-as-you-are environment. Our team never stops pushing you to be the best that you can be and still makes time to have some fun.
• Top of market pay & benefits. Along with a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k.
• Plus many more. Additional perks include daily catered lunches, team activities, paid holidays, bonuses and much more.

Diversity isnt just a checkbox. At Hello Innovation, our eclectic team from all walks of life is our secret sauce to meaningful innovation. Needless to say, we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.