Head of Design (North America/Europe - Remote) at Hospitable

The role

Hospitable is seeking its first Head of Design to lead the design vision and execution for its short-term rental software platform. This is a hands-on player-coach role reporting directly to the CEO in a remote-only, trust-based environment. You will be responsible for setting the quality bar and building a lean, AI-leveraged design team.

What you'll do

• Set the overall design vision and long-term strategy for the product
• Lead the design of the entire platform to ensure intuitive and elegant interactions
• Execute high-stakes design work from discovery and research through prototyping
• Maintain the design language style guide and component library
• Build and lead a lean design team while providing direct feedback
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to influence what gets built

What you'll bring

• Recent experience as a design leader at a product-led SaaS company
• Strong hands-on design skills with active practice in the last three years
• Proficiency in design tools including Figma and Whimsical
• Ability to work within European or North American East Coast timezones
• Experience using research and analytics to drive design decisions

Your impact

You will transform Hospitable into the best-designed product in the short-term rental industry by making the user experience feel effortless and joyful. By establishing a high-quality design system and leading a high-performing team, you will ensure the platform remains coherent and innovative as it scales. Your work will directly influence product strategy and set a new standard for design excellence within the company.