Sr. Director of Design, Member Experiences

We are looking for a Sr. Director of Design to lead the core experience architecture of our platform. You will not only define a cohesive strategy across the Reddit consumer experience but also serve as a key pillar of the Reddit UX organization. You will be responsible for looking around the corners to forecast critical user needs and business needs, acting as a creative innovator and change driver to deliver significantly positive impact.

A primary focus of this role is leading a cohesive strategy across app navigation/architecture and visual UI elements that elevates the quality and efficiency of the entire org by enhancing design systems, and helping/inspiring users to create new content and systemize the content display for engaging consumption. 

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Create and drive end-to-end UX strategy that aligns with Reddit’s brand identity and mission.
• Organizational Design & Scaling: Lead and manage a large, high-performing team of designers, including sr managers. 
• Cross-Functional (XFN) Impact: Drive org-wide initiatives with significant product enhancements for users and Reddit, partnering deeply with Engineering, Product, and Research.
• Operational Excellence: Own the quality of the user experience and the efficiency of the design organization by enhancing design systems and high-impact delivery workflows.
• Executive Influence: Effectively communicate and influence at all levels across different functions, including senior executives, to champion user-centric solutions
• Change Management: Exhibit a "Reddit-first" attitude, showing the ability to quickly change course or pivot functions to support rapidly changing business priorities.
• Mentorship & Growth: Foster a culture of "Great Performing Snoos" by developing talent and building high-performing teams that embody Reddit’s leadership principles.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant design experience. 
• Minimum 7+ years of previous experience managing a team(s) of 15+ designers
• A world-class portfolio demonstrating design strategy and systems for consumer-facing products at scale.
• Proven experience driving company-wide strategic initiatives and XFN roadmapping with significant business impact.
• Ability to build solutions from first principles in ambiguous situations and elevate the performance of the entire Leadership Team.
• A strong sense of user empathy.
• Humble, driven, and motivated to ship the best product.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
• 401k with Employer Match
• Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
• Family Planning Support
• Gender-Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Generous Paid Parental Leave