Director of Design

We are obsessed with the hero’s journey ry 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 Job Nimbus. 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 Job Nimbus 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:

• Extreme Ownership. You own the outcomes, drive initiatives, and solve problems proactively. If you need direction and someone to hold your hand, this job is not for you.
• Customer Obsessed. Everything we build should leave our customers saying, "Aw dip. This product is off the charts cool. Whoever wrote that code deserves a raise!"
• Proactive Learning. You stay ahead of the curve, continuously learning and implementing cutting‑edge technologies.
• Team Commitment. You build, mentor, and lead a high-performance engineering team that delivers results together.
• Self Awareness. You know your strengths, weaknesses, and how to surround yourself with the right talent to succeed.

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