Design Director
Core
Own the vision, strategy, and execution of the design organization for an AI-powered personalized learning platform.
Role type
Senior Design Director (Strategy & Leadership)
Builds
AI-powered learning experiences for students and teachers
Domain
EdTech / AI / SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Design strategy, team leadership, design systems, user-centered design, design research, executive communication, prototyping
Preferred skills
EdTech experience, SaaS experience, consumer product experience, startup environment adaptability
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Define and drive overall design vision and strategy; Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing design team; Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to set priorities; Establish design systems, standards, and best practices; Oversee and guide design research and usability testing programs; Present design strategy and outcomes to executive leadership; Balance strategic leadership with hands-on contribution to critical projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope