This position will work onsite between our Detroit and Pontiac, MI locations. We are willing to sponsor a US work visa for the right candidate.

Design what's next. Disrupt what's now.

Forget everything you know about "Director of Design" roles. This isn't about polishing decks or approving mockups. It's about leading design across a portfolio of digital products that impact tens of millions of people every month.

ABOUT US

At Hello Innovation, we're more than just a company; we're a force for change. As the parent company to an ever-growing portfolio of businesses, we're making the world a radically better place through meaningful innovation.

Here, it's not about the daily grind; it's about making a real difference, challenging the norm, breaking boundaries, and rewriting what's possible.

We started from scratch—no investors, no debt—just a relentless drive that has led us to impact over a billion lives through our products. And we're just getting started.

We're an eclectic team of dreamers, creators and doers, united in our mission to deliver work that truly matters. If you're looking to be inspired, challenged and leave work every day knowing you did the best work of your life, you've come to the right place.

ABOUT THE JOB

At Hello Innovation, our Director of Design is the visionary who sets the creative bar, the architect of world-class digital experiences, and the leader who builds an unstoppable design team.

You'll guide design across our entire product portfolio - from the earliest concept to the final shipped experience. Along the way, you'll create scalable systems, inspire a culture of craft, and deliver experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful.

If building a dream team, leading digital product design at scale, and creating products that change lives and redefine industries don't scare you… then keep reading.

ABOUT YOU

You're human-centered to the core. You don't just understand users - you obsess over them. You design products that feel natural, intuitive, and easy to love.
You still design. Leading a team doesn't take you out of the work. You'd rather show than tell, and you're happiest with your hands in the details.
You're a systems thinker. Big picture or tiny pixel, you see how it all fits together and create order out of chaos.
You're a team builder. You attract top talent, inspire them to raise the bar, and shape a culture where “good enough” never makes it out the door.
You're fluent in product and brand. From a complex software workflow to a brand campaign, you bring the same level of craft to both.
You're a modern-day MacGyver. Constraints fuel your creativity, and you'd rather break the mold than play it safe.
You're AI-native and wired for what's next. AI, new interaction models, emerging tech…you're already experimenting while others are still catching up.
This isn't your first rodeo. With 10+ years designing software and online experiences — and at least 5 leading teams — you've mastered everything from UX and UI to design systems, and you know how to ship products that matter.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Define the vision. Set and evangelize the design direction across Hello Innovation's portfolio of companies.
Build the dream team. Hire, coach, and inspire a multidisciplinary group of designers (product, UX/UI, brand, motion) to do the best work of their lives.
Own the craft. Stay hands-on through the full product design process - from insights and strategy to prototyping, interactions, and pixel-perfect execution.
Create systems that scale. Establish and maintain design systems that deliver consistency, clarity, and craft across every product experience.
Embed design everywhere. Partner closely with Product and Engineering so design shapes every stage of development, not just the polish at the end.
Push the boundaries. Infuse products with delight, emotion, and wow moments that millions of people feel every month.
Grow people, not just products. Mentor and challenge your team, building a culture of curiosity, creativity, and fearless problem-solving.
Co-create product strategy. Work hand-in-hand with leadership and product teams to define bold bets, align on priorities, and shape the future of our portfolio.
Sit at the table. Represent design at the executive level,

Director of Design at Hello Innovation