Director of Design

Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leading global webnovel platform, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Wattpad is part of WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem, where approximately 155 million monthly active users discover incredible stories in multiple formats. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling with our global team, and write your next chapter with us!... (full job description) ...We are looking for a Director of Design to lead, grow, and elevate our design organization. This role is responsible for setting a clear design vision and strategy across our products while coaching and developing our team of designers and researchers. You will shape how design influences product direction by blending strategic direction with hands-on involvement in our most critical design initiatives to deliver intuitive and emotionally resonant experiences for readers, writers, and advertisers. Design plays a critical role in how users experience our platform and how quickly they reach enjoyment and stay in flow. This role will shape not only what we build, but how we think about building it. You will help ensure that design is a driving force behind clarity, cohesion, and joy in our products. ... (full job description) ...Required Qualifications: Proven experience leading and scaling design teams in a product driven organization; Strong design point of view with the ability to set direction and make hard tradeoffs; Deep experience shaping end-to-end product experiences across multiple surfaces; Ability to move fluidly between strategy and hands on execution; Track record of influencing product direction through design narrative and user insight; Strong cross functional collaborator who can partner effectively with senior leaders; Passion for designing for real human needs, delight, and emotional resonance. ... (full job description) ...What we offer: Career development; Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental; Your own health/wellness account to spend each year; RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA); Generous vacation and Maternity/Parental leave top-up program; Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family; Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year. ... (full job description) ...About Wattpad: Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse.