Hi there!
We are Semrush, a global Tech company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers.
Are you ready to be a part of it? This is your chance! We’re hiring for Director of Design (Product Department).
Tasks in the role
- Lead and grow a cross-functional design team of professionals across multiple product lines
- Own end-to-end design execution — from high-level vision to detailed design delivery
- Align design strategy with company objectives and product goals, ensuring clear, measurable outcomes
- Oversee multiple simultaneous workstreams and manage design resource allocation
- Develop, scale, and maintain robust design systems and implement design QA processes
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive product experiences
- Improve customer onboarding flows to enhance activation, retention, and overall user satisfaction
- Promote user-centered design principles across the organization
- Effectively communicate design vision and work to key stakeholders, including executive leadership
Who we are looking for
- 5+ years in senior design leadership roles (Director, VP, or Head of Design) at high-growth or industry-leading companies
- Strong portfolio with measurable impact, showing what was done, why, and how success was measured
- Hands-on design skills—someone who can both lead and contribute directly
- Proven track record of managing large design teams and optimizing resource planning
- Extensive experience in building and scaling design systems
- Demonstrated success in solving complex UX challenges in a B2B SaaS context
- Experience designing and improving onboarding flows with a clear impact on conversion or adoption
- High level of ownership, initiative, and strategic thinking
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills
Not Required, but a plus
- Experience working in high-growth or fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with product analytics tools and data-informed design approaches
- Experience in developing and mentoring other design leaders
We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably
- Flexible working hours
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexi Benefit for your hobby
- Employee Support Program
- Loss of family member financial aid
- Employee Resource Groups
- Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office
- Corporate events
- Teambuilding
- Training, courses, conferences
- Gifts for employees
A little more about our company
Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.
We’ve been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2’s Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.
10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,700 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments
Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!
