Design Director

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September 18

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MetaLab

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B2B • Design • Technology

MetaLab is a company specializing in interface design, helping innovative startups and reputable brands design, build, and ship noteworthy products since 2006. They partner with companies like Uber, Upwork, and Calvin Klein to transform digital experiences through services such as product design, engineering, UX research, and brand strategy. MetaLab creates deeply personal healthcare offerings, digital identity platforms, and collaborative presentation software, showcasing their versatility and expertise in product development and brand enhancement.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Balance leadership with hands-on design execution, working alongside teams to create and ship exceptional work • Apply deep expertise in product design, design systems, product strategy, and human-centered design to guide and refine work • Provide clear and actionable feedback to project teams to raise the bar for design excellence • Partner with Account Directors to align design strategies with client business priorities • Act as a trusted design advisor, leading clients through the design process and presenting work to stakeholders • Apply service design and change management principles to refine design recommendations • Work with Partnerships to scope work and provide strategic insights for business development • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance design culture; hire, mentor, and develop Design Leads • Represent Metalab in the design community to attract talent and new business opportunities

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience managing and mentoring design teams through complex challenges while maintaining high-quality output • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to align and influence diverse stakeholders • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business priorities and deliver tangible value • Active engagement in the design community, sharing insights through articles, panels, and thought leadership • A passion for inclusive design practices and fostering a collaborative team environment • Knowledge of change management and service design principles • Strategic thinking, with the ability to contribute to business development and client relationship-building • Technical expertise in UX Design, Visual Design, Product Strategy, Critique & Collaboration, Research, and Content Design • Experience defining scalable design systems and leading brand strategy workshops

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote candidates located within PST to GMT time zones • Equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment • Global perspective; hiring based on talent