Director of Design, Ads Platform
Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
We are looking for a Director of Design to lead the experience for our Ads Platform pillar. In this high-impact role, you will be the design leader for the entire ads platform ecosystem, including the end-to-end experience of ads.reddit.com. You will be responsible for defining and executing the experience strategy for a critical area of our business, transforming how advertisers engage with the Reddit community.
You will oversee the design vision for major strategic initiatives, including evolving our ads manager toward agentic campaign management experiences that deliver optimal performance while inviting transparency, control, and human ingenuity. Your work will be central to our goal of growing our base of active advertisers and defining the next set of industry-leading innovations inside of a rapidly growing ads business at Reddit.
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 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