Design Director at Dorian

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Hospitality, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of design experience, including 3+ years in agency environments, working with high-end or luxury brands
Led design for consumer-facing mobile or web products at high-growth startups or established brands
Comfortable leading teams and workstreams in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments
Strong portfolio demonstrating depth in both visual design and interaction design across responsive platforms
Fluent in tools like Figma, FigJam, and prototyping tools, with a hands-on attitude
Thrive on turning complex systems into elegant, delightful experiences
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present design vision at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Dorsia’s design language and standards across web, mobile, and internal tools. Deliver strategic, pixel-perfect experiences that reflect our brand and values
Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing design team that thrives on tight collaboration, experimentation, and rapid iteration
Set the visual and interaction direction across our product surfaces—consumer, concierge, and partner—ensuring consistency and polish
Collaborate with product, engineering, marketing, and operations to align design with business goals, creating holistic customer experiences
Shape design processes that balance agility with excellence. Lead critiques, reviews, and workshops to drive better design outcomes
Translate business requirements into inspiring design strategies, while maintaining clarity and alignment across leadership and stakeholders

Skills

UI Design

UX Design

Design Systems

Web Design

Mobile Design

Interaction Design

Visual Design

Creative Direction

Team Building

Stakeholder Management

Design Leadership

Agency Experience

Dorian

No-code platform for interactive storytelling

About Dorian

Dorian provides a no-code platform that helps fiction writers create personalized interactive content. This platform is designed for a wide range of writers, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, allowing them to engage with their fans in meaningful ways. Dorian operates as a social medium where writers can connect with their audience and monetize their work through subscription fees and transaction-based models. What sets Dorian apart from its competitors is its focus on user-friendly tools for content creation and discovery, which aims to democratize storytelling and amplify diverse voices in the creative writing community. The company's goal is to empower writers and enhance their ability to share their stories with a broader audience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$18.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

51-200Employees