Director of Design
Inkit Inc., Saint Paul, MN, United States
About The Role
We’re looking for a Director of Design to lead and scale design at Inkit across both product experience and brand. This role owns the full design function, from core product UX to marketing surfaces and brand identity. You will ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience across every customer touchpoint, from first impression on our website to daily use of our platform. We just launched a redesigned application and are
preparing to scale to 200,000+ users
, with growth fueled by large contract wins. This role will directly shape how our product, brand, and user experience scale through that transition. You will partner with Product, Engineering, and Marketing leadership to drive acquisition, activation, and long-term adoption. What You’ll Do
Design Leadership and Team Development Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of product and brand designers Provide consistent feedback, coaching, and career development support Recruit and hire designers to support team growth Foster a strong design culture centered on quality, ownership, and collaboration Drive alignment across teams on experience strategy and priorities Establish design as a core function in company decision-making Product and Experience Strategy Define and drive product design strategy across key areas of the platform Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to shape roadmap and priorities Ensure design decisions align with long-term business goals and user outcomes Identify opportunities to improve activation, engagement, and retention Brand and Marketing Design Own and evolve Inkit’s brand identity across all customer touchpoints Ensure consistency between product experience and marketing surfaces such as website, campaigns, and sales materials Partner with Marketing to design assets that drive acquisition and conversion Establish and maintain brand guidelines across the organization Elevate visual storytelling and positioning through cohesive design Execution and Delivery Oversee the delivery of high-quality product and brand work from concept through launch Establish and improve design processes, workflows, and operating cadence as the team scales Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across teams and initiatives Make thoughtful trade-offs between ideal solutions and practical constraints Ensure strong collaboration across design, product, engineering, and marketing What We’re Looking For
Required: 8+ years of design experience, including 3+ years leading and managing design teams Proven track record of building, mentoring, or leading design teams Strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking, product strategy, and high-quality visual execution Experience working across both product design and brand or marketing design Deep proficiency in Figma and experience building and scaling design systems Strong understanding of user research and data-informed design practices Demonstrated ability to influence product direction and cross‑functional decision-making Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders Comfort operating in ambiguity and defining problems at a strategic level Bonus: Experience in government, defense, or regulated environments Familiarity with accessibility standards and compliance requirements Who You Are Leader.
You inspire, mentor, and grow designers while building a strong team culture Strategic.
You connect design decisions to business outcomes and long‑term vision Holistic thinker.
You unify product experience and brand into a cohesive system Systems thinker.
You design for scale, consistency, and long‑term maintainability Pragmatic.
You balance speed and quality and know when to push and when to ship Influential.
You advocate for design across all levels of the organization Collaborative.
You build strong relationships and align teams around shared goals Detail-oriented.
You care deeply about craft and understand how small details compound Why This Role Matters
We are at a true inflection point. We have rebuilt our product and are now positioned to scale rapidly. The next 12 months will define how our product, brand, and design systems scale as we grow to a significantly larger set of users. The work you lead will directly shape how customers experience Inkit during this transition. If you are motivated by high‑impact work and the opportunity to shape a company during a period of rapid growth, this is the role. Benefits and Perks
Hybrid work environment out of St. Paul, Minnesota Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work‑life balance.
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We’re looking for a Director of Design to lead and scale design at Inkit across both product experience and brand. This role owns the full design function, from core product UX to marketing surfaces and brand identity. You will ensure a cohesive, high-quality experience across every customer touchpoint, from first impression on our website to daily use of our platform. We just launched a redesigned application and are
preparing to scale to 200,000+ users
, with growth fueled by large contract wins. This role will directly shape how our product, brand, and user experience scale through that transition. You will partner with Product, Engineering, and Marketing leadership to drive acquisition, activation, and long-term adoption. What You’ll Do
Design Leadership and Team Development Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of product and brand designers Provide consistent feedback, coaching, and career development support Recruit and hire designers to support team growth Foster a strong design culture centered on quality, ownership, and collaboration Drive alignment across teams on experience strategy and priorities Establish design as a core function in company decision-making Product and Experience Strategy Define and drive product design strategy across key areas of the platform Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to shape roadmap and priorities Ensure design decisions align with long-term business goals and user outcomes Identify opportunities to improve activation, engagement, and retention Brand and Marketing Design Own and evolve Inkit’s brand identity across all customer touchpoints Ensure consistency between product experience and marketing surfaces such as website, campaigns, and sales materials Partner with Marketing to design assets that drive acquisition and conversion Establish and maintain brand guidelines across the organization Elevate visual storytelling and positioning through cohesive design Execution and Delivery Oversee the delivery of high-quality product and brand work from concept through launch Establish and improve design processes, workflows, and operating cadence as the team scales Ensure consistent, high-quality execution across teams and initiatives Make thoughtful trade-offs between ideal solutions and practical constraints Ensure strong collaboration across design, product, engineering, and marketing What We’re Looking For
Required: 8+ years of design experience, including 3+ years leading and managing design teams Proven track record of building, mentoring, or leading design teams Strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking, product strategy, and high-quality visual execution Experience working across both product design and brand or marketing design Deep proficiency in Figma and experience building and scaling design systems Strong understanding of user research and data-informed design practices Demonstrated ability to influence product direction and cross‑functional decision-making Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders Comfort operating in ambiguity and defining problems at a strategic level Bonus: Experience in government, defense, or regulated environments Familiarity with accessibility standards and compliance requirements Who You Are Leader.
You inspire, mentor, and grow designers while building a strong team culture Strategic.
You connect design decisions to business outcomes and long‑term vision Holistic thinker.
You unify product experience and brand into a cohesive system Systems thinker.
You design for scale, consistency, and long‑term maintainability Pragmatic.
You balance speed and quality and know when to push and when to ship Influential.
You advocate for design across all levels of the organization Collaborative.
You build strong relationships and align teams around shared goals Detail-oriented.
You care deeply about craft and understand how small details compound Why This Role Matters
We are at a true inflection point. We have rebuilt our product and are now positioned to scale rapidly. The next 12 months will define how our product, brand, and design systems scale as we grow to a significantly larger set of users. The work you lead will directly shape how customers experience Inkit during this transition. If you are motivated by high‑impact work and the opportunity to shape a company during a period of rapid growth, this is the role. Benefits and Perks
Hybrid work environment out of St. Paul, Minnesota Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work‑life balance.
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