Head of Design

Who you are

You have a strong background in design leadership, with experience leading teams and mentoring designers to foster a collaborative culture. You understand how design impacts product experience and brand identity, and you are passionate about creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. You have a strategic mindset and can balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on design work, ensuring that your team delivers high-quality design solutions that align with business goals. You are skilled in design tools like Figma and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every aspect of the design is visually appealing and functional. You thrive in cross-functional environments, working closely with product managers, engineers, and marketers to create cohesive and impactful designs.

Desirable

Experience in building and evolving design systems is a plus, as is familiarity with design principles that promote accessibility and scalability. You are open to feedback and continuously seek to improve your skills and the work of your team. You understand the importance of brand consistency across various platforms and are adept at collaborating with marketing teams to ensure that the brand story is effectively communicated.

What you'll do

As the Head of Design at Apify, you will lead and mentor a growing team of product and brand designers, setting the standard for what great design looks like. You will partner with Product and Engineering teams to ensure that Apify's Console, Store, and other touchpoints are intuitive and developer-friendly. Your role will involve evolving Apify's design system, ensuring that it remains visually and functionally consistent while being scalable and accessible. You will establish design principles and processes that help your team ship quality work quickly and collaborate smoothly across functions. Additionally, you will be involved in internal initiatives such as “Eat & Learn” sessions to foster team growth and knowledge sharing. Your leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the design culture at Apify, driving innovation and excellence in design.

What we offer

At Apify, we provide a supportive work environment with a generous hardware budget and free lunches when working from the office. You will have access to unlimited snacks and beverages, as well as opportunities for team-building activities such as ping-pong and chess. We encourage a culture of learning and collaboration, and you will have the chance to work across teams to enhance your skills and contribute to exciting projects. Join us in our mission to help people get more value from the web and make a meaningful impact through design.