Head of Design (Head of Design)
Core
Senior design leader accountable for design discipline, the ELMO design system, and design quality across the product organization, ensuring AI-accelerated design generation translates into measurable improvements in usability and accessibility.
Role type
Senior IC design leader (multi-modal/AI-native)
Builds
ELMO's HRIS platform with AI-native capabilities (conversational, agentic, generative UI)
Domain
HR technology / AI-native design
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Design leadership, design system architecture, multi-modal experience design, UX research strategy, accessibility compliance (WCAG AA), AI-native design principles, hiring strategy, usability validation frameworks
Preferred skills
Experience with conversational AI design, agentic UI patterns, ISO 42001 alignment
Technologies
Figma, AI design tools, UX research tooling
Responsibilities
Own the design career ladder and hiring strategy; set and maintain design standards and the design system; own the UX research practice and usability risk framework; define rules for multi-modal experience composition (UI, conversation, agentic flows); ensure WCAG AA compliance and accessibility outcomes; lead design on highest-leverage strategic AI initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
