Sr. Director of Design

About Reddit

Reddit is a vast network of communities built on shared interests, passion, and trust. It hosts authentic conversations and is a primary source of information for millions of daily active users. Learn more at www.redditinc.com.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Director of Design to lead the core experience architecture of our platform. You will define a cohesive strategy across the Reddit consumer experience and serve as a key pillar of the Reddit UX organization. This role requires foresight to anticipate critical user and business needs, acting as an innovator and change driver to deliver significant positive impact. A primary focus will be leading a cohesive strategy across app navigation/architecture and visual UI elements, enhancing design systems, and improving how users create and consume content.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Create and drive end-to-end UX strategy aligned with Reddit’s brand identity and mission.
• Organizational Design & Scaling: Lead and manage a large, high-performing team of designers, including senior managers.
• Cross-Functional (XFN) Impact: Drive org-wide initiatives with significant product enhancements, 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, including senior executives, to champion user-centric solutions.
• Change Management: Exhibit a "Reddit-first" attitude, demonstrating the ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing business priorities.
• Mentorship & Growth: Foster a culture of high performance by developing talent and building teams that embody Reddit’s leadership principles.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant design experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience managing teams of 15+ designers.
• A world-class portfolio showcasing design strategy and systems for large-scale consumer-facing products.
• 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 (workspace, professional development, caregiving support).
• Family Planning Support.
• Gender-Affirming Care.
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits.
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Generous Paid Parental Leave.

Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible for equity (RSUs) and potentially commission. Reddit offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based employees.

Base Salary Range (USD): $282,200 — $395,100

Additional Information:

• Interviews may be recorded, transcribed, and summarized by AI (with opt-out options available).
• Reddit is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.