[Remote] Director of Design, Ads Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reddit is a community of communities, built on shared interests and trust. They are seeking a Director of Design to lead the experience for their Ads Platform, overseeing the design vision for strategic initiatives that enhance advertiser engagement and drive growth.


Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

  • 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

Company Overview

  • Reddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.redditinc.com.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Reddit, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 99 in 2025, 63 in 2024, 76 in 2023, 70 in 2022, 68 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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