We are obsessed with the hero's journey at JobNimbus. Every person has a hero's journey.  Hermione Granger, James T. Kirk, Frodo Baggins, Anna & Elsa, Nacho Libre, and even YOU! This is our “call to adventure” to come check out JobNimbus. What do you have to lose? You might make a few new friends, learn about a sick new company doing some amazing things, and maybe you’ll even land a new job! Mission: A JobNimbus Director of Design is a strategic leader who bridges the gap between user needs, business goals, and design excellence.  They champion a user-centric approach, fostering a collaborative environment to create intuitive and delightful product experiences,.  What you’ll be doing: + User Impact: Driving measurable improvements in user engagement, satisfaction, and key user metrics. + Design Excellence: Delivering high-quality design solutions that meet usability, accessibility, and brand standards. + Team Leadership: Building a strong, motivated design team, fostering professional development and collaboration. + Strategic Thinking: Aligning design efforts with business goals and product roadmap, translating user needs into actionable design solutions. + Communication & Advocacy: Effectively communicating design decisions and rationale to stakeholders across the organization. What Makes You A Superhero for this role: + Minimum 5+ years in product design leadership + Proven track record of leading and mentoring design teams. + Strong understanding of design principles (interaction design, UI/UX, visual design). + Experience with user research methodologies (user interviews, usability testing). + Proficiency in Figma and other tools  (Sketch, Adobe XD). + Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. + Ability to translate complex concepts into clear and concise design solutions. + Passion for user-centered design and a relentless focus on improving user experience. Superpowers: Team Commitment . You know that moment in the Hunger Games where Katnis Everdeen shoots President Coin instead of President Snow and everyone’s head exploded? That is because she knew what was best for Panem and she was so committed she made the larger, harder decision. That is the level of commitment we need. Minus the killing of course!  Ownership. We need someone who embodies this value and can figure things out and move quickly. If you need direction and someone to hold your hand, this job is not for you. Mentor (hit us up for the inside scoop): Matt Nelson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-nelson-35ba91/) - Specialist in hiring amazing people, lover of music, tennis, Ping Pong, pickleball, photography, and recruiting. JobNimbus is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in the application. If you have any questions regarding this job post, please email jobs@jobnimbus.com. Powered by JazzHR