Director, Design
Company:Maze
Location:United Kingdom, Portugal, United States (Eastern Time Zone), Canada (Eastern Time Zone), EST, PST
Languages:English
Seniority level:Director, 8+ years
Experience:8+ years
Skills:
LeadershipArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningUI DesignUser Experience DesignCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct DevelopmentStrategyProduct designMentoringTeam managementPrototyping
Requirements:
8+ years of product or UX design experience 3+ years in design leadership roles Proven experience leading and scaling multi-disciplinary design teams Demonstrated success influencing product strategy and driving cross-functional alignment Strong portfolio of shipped products Deep understanding of emerging design technologies, particularly AI and GenAI tools Experience designing for or within AI-driven products or platforms Excellent communication and storytelling skills A strong point of view on taste, craft, and what great design looks like in the AI era Empathy for users and a passion for creating intuitive, human-centered experiences Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to set direction in fast-changing environments
Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of designers and design managers. Define and champion Maze’s design vision, principles, and long-term strategy. Shape and evangelize the design culture at Maze. Drive the adoption of AI tools and GenAI practices within design workflows. Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure AI is thoughtfully integrated into the user experience. Oversee the evolution of design systems. Represent design at the leadership level. Contribute hands-on to high-impact initiatives when needed. Use research, experimentation, and data to inform decisions. Drive recruiting, performance management, and career development.
