Reddit, Inc.
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Director of Design, Ads Platform
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
$245.8K - $344.1K / year
Postgraduate Degree10 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• Create and drive an end-to-end UX strategy for the Ads Platform that aligns with Reddit’s mission.
• Lead the design of features that drive self-service adoption, such as in-platform insights, recommendations, and advanced reporting insights.
• Lead and manage a high-performing team of designers, fostering a culture of mentorship and craft excellence.
• Partner deeply with Product and Research to drive platform-wide initiatives, ensuring that complex ad technology—such as Ads APIs, billing, and CRM tools—is accessible and user-centric.
• Own the quality of the advertiser experience and the efficiency of the design organization by enhancing design systems and high-impact delivery workflows.
• Effectively communicate and influence at the executive level, serving as a subject matter expert on ad tech industry trends and user behavior.
• Exhibit a "Reddit-first" attitude, showing the ability to quickly pivot design functions to support rapidly changing business priorities and advertiser needs.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant design experience, with at least 5+ years managing teams of 10+ designers.
- Deep functional knowledge of ads management platforms, including Campaign and Creative Management, Reporting/Insights, and Advertiser Growth or similarly complex sales or enterprise systems.
- A world-class portfolio demonstrating design strategy and systems for complex, professional-grade platforms at scale.
- Proven experience driving company-wide initiatives (like AI-driven automation or business model shifts) 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 empathy for the advertiser journey, balanced with a drive to ship the best possible 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