Director of Design, Healthcare

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Design in United States.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to define and scale a transformative design vision within a mission-driven healthcare environment. As Director of Design, you will shape the end-to-end product experience, balancing cutting-edge technology with a deeply human-centered approach. You will partner closely with product, engineering, and leadership teams to build scalable systems that deliver consistent, high-quality user experiences. The role emphasizes innovation, particularly in leveraging AI and modern design tools, while maintaining a strong focus on empathy, safety, and accessibility. You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary design team, fostering a culture rooted in research, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a high-impact position where your work will directly influence outcomes for users and redefine standards in digital healthcare experiences.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute a long-term design vision that blends advanced technology with a compassionate, user-centered experience
• Build and scale robust design systems and frameworks that enable engineering teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outputs autonomously
• Establish design principles and governance models to ensure alignment, accessibility, and safety across all digital touchpoints
• Lead and mentor a high-performing design organization, fostering growth, collaboration, and strategic thinking
• Drive the integration of AI and modern tools into the design process to enhance efficiency and innovation
• Implement research methodologies and data-driven practices to ensure design decisions are grounded in user needs and clinical insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership to unify the overall user experience ecosystem
• Oversee operational aspects of the design function, including resource planning, budgeting, and prioritization of initiatives
  
  

Requirements

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• 8+ years of experience in product design, including leadership roles in scaling teams and systems
• Strong expertise in systems thinking, with the ability to design scalable frameworks across complex product ecosystems
• Proven experience leading design in environments that combine technical complexity with human-centered user experiences
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and modern design tools to improve workflows and product delivery
• Strong strategic judgment, capable of balancing business objectives, technical constraints, and user safety considerations
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving alignment on long-term design strategies
• Background in healthcare or regulated environments is highly preferred, with knowledge of compliance standards such as HIPAA and accessibility guidelines
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for mission-driven work
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $157,000 to $175,000 USD, plus performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage from day one

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• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and dedicated service days
• Paid parental leave and sabbatical opportunities
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and periodic in-person retreats
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission with real-world impact
• Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on growth, innovation, and well-being
  
  

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