Director, UX Design

Job Description

About Highspot About the Role We re looking for a visionary design leader who combines strategic thinking, team leadership, and hands-on design excellence. This individual thrives on driving initiatives from concept to execution balancing high-level direction with the ability to dive deep into the craft when needed. They bring a track record of guiding design work from early ideation through rapid iteration to final, pixel-perfect delivery. As a seasoned people manager, this leader will have the opportunity to build and scale a senior design team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about usability, visual harmony, and simplifying complex experiences into intuitive interactions. They are a persuasive communicator and thoughtful collaborator capable of championing the voice of design while aligning with senior stakeholders across product and engineering. Excellence is their baseline, and they re motivated to elevate the team to world-class standards. Responsibilities Lead and inspire a team of designers to deliver high-quality, user-centric experiences within tight timelines and across multiple product streams Oversee design operations across concurrent projects, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business goals Champion user research and competitive benchmarking to identify high-impact opportunities and prioritize usage scenarios Translate insights from user data, feedback, and behavior into actionable design strategies and customer personas Guide the creation of wireframes, user journeys, interaction flows, and storyboards to communicate design intent clearly Drive the development of functional prototypes to validate interaction patterns and user flows early in the design cycle Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to align design direction with product strategy and execution plans Articulate and evolve a compelling UX vision, while delivering iterative improvements that progressively realize the broader product experience strategy Foster a culture of collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement across the design organization and cross-functional teams Required Qualifications Bachelors or Master s degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, Visual Design, or equivalent practical experience 14+ years of experience designing world-class digital experiences, with a strong foundation in user-centered design principles 4+ years of experience leading and managing high-performing design teams Demonstrated fluency with Figma and proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools A solid, diverse portfolio showcasing end-to-end design thinking across multiple platforms and product categories Experience designing for complex ecosystems such as enterprise software, platforms, or marketplaces Deep understanding of building and scaling design systems, including pattern libraries and style guides Strong experience working within agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks) Willingness to be hands-on and lead by example comfortable switching between strategy and execution Excellent collaboration skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Exceptional communication skills clear, persuasive, and confident in both written and verbal formats #LI-NG1 Equal Opportunity Statement Did you read the requirements as a checklist and not tick every box? Dont rule yourself out! If this role resonates with you, hit the apply button.