Head of Design

What would success look like for you?

• Creating a high-functioning design team proficient in Figma and consistently delivering quality output.
• Developing a scalable design system that maintains brand consistency and streamlines processes.
• Fostering a collaborative environment where design aligns seamlessly with marketing, content, and operations for impactful brand storytelling.

Culture Fitment

• You’re innovative and thrive in an environment where you can build something from the ground up.
• You’re detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality and consistency.
• You value collaboration, working effectively with other departments to create unified brand experiences.

Interview Process

Our interview process is designed to get to know you, your design expertise, and how you approach leadership and innovation. Here’s what you can expect:

• Round 1 – Video Interview (One-way): In this first round, you’ll complete a one-way video interview, answering a few questions about your experience in design leadership, Figma skills, and approach to building a cohesive design system. This helps us understand your foundational skills and initial alignment with our vision for Optimite’s design direction.

• Round 2 – Deep Dive into Assignment: Panel: Hiring Manager You’ll be given a design assignment focusing on creating a brand-aligned design system or a reusable template library. During this interview, we’ll review your submission to understand your thought process, Figma expertise, and approach to making design scalable and collaborative.

• Round 3 – Design Case Study & Problem-Solving Skills: Panel: Hiring Manager + Cross-Functional Team Member In this round, you’ll work through a design case study, proposing solutions for a hypothetical project. This is a chance for you to showcase your creativity, collaborative approach, and strategic thinking. We’ll also chat about how you use data to make design decisions and tell a brand’s story.

• Round 4 – Culture Fit, X-factor, Innovation, & Hiring Manager Round: Panel: Hiring Manager + Founder Here, we’ll explore your vision for building a high-performing, collaborative design team, as well as your approach to mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This round is about getting to know you as a leader and understanding how you can help Optimite grow through design.

• Round 5 – HR Negotiations: Panel: HR + Founder The final round will cover compensation, benefits, and performance-based incentives to ensure we’re aligned on the terms of employment and growth potential within our design team.