Director, Product Design at Strava

The role

As the Director of Product Design in San Francisco, you will lead design across critical growth verticals including athlete engagement, growth, and platform trust. You will manage a team of five designers while partnering with product and engineering leadership to shape Stravas long-term design strategy.

What you'll do

• Own design direction and quality across athlete engagement and growth verticals
• Provide substantive craft feedback and engage in detailed design decisions
• Manage and develop a team of five product designers through consistent coaching
• Partner with product and engineering leaders to influence high-level strategy
• Lead design reviews and establish explicit standards for design excellence
• Contribute to the global design system and cross-functional design culture

What you'll bring

• Director-level experience in product design with a track record of team management
• Ability to articulate a clear design vision and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong hands-on craft skills with the ability to provide precise feedback
• Experience designing consumer products at a meaningful global scale
• Current residency in or willingness to work from the San Francisco office

Your impact

You will drive Stravas most critical growth areas and commercial products, directly influencing long-term athlete retention and engagement. By raising the craft standard and developing a high-performing design team, you will ensure that design remains a central input to the companys product strategy and global mission.