Senior Director of UX, Ads

Summary

Join Reddit as a Senior Director of Ads UX and lead the evolution of Ads Manager and ad formats. You will craft a vision for the future of Ads UX, leveraging automation to simplify workflows. This role involves leading a team of designers, driving innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. You will champion user-centric design, ensuring ease of use and measurable value. The position requires proven experience leading UX design teams in advanced advertising and a track record of delivering transformative solutions. Reddit offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading UX design teams, working on advanced advertising products with high sophistication and automation
• A track record of delivering transformative, user-centered solutions that balance automation with user trust and control
• A history of creating delightful, innovative ad formats
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence across the organization
• Ability to balance strategic vision with execution to deliver exceptional results
• A growth mindset, adaptability, and an enthusiasm for tackling complex challenges with curiosity and creativity

Responsibilities

• Define the Vision: Craft and articulate a bold, inspiring vision for the next evolution of Ads UX, leveraging automation to simplify complex workflows while enhancing outcomes
• Lead Transformation: Drive innovation to reimagine Ads Manager as a seamless, modern, and intuitive full-funnel platform that blends automation with creativity and control
• Inspire Excellence: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing UX team. Empower them to deliver world-class solutions that set new standards in the advertising industry
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Product, Engineering, UX Research and other key stakeholders to bring user-centered, data-driven designs to life
• Collaborate Cross-Org: Bridge the Ads and Consumer organizations to ensure that high-performing ad formats not only drive business outcomes but also deliver a delightful end-user experience
• Champion the User: Advocate for our customers, ensuring that Ads UX solutions prioritize ease of use, clarity and measurable value
• Drive Impact: Translate business needs and technical capabilities into forward-thinking designs that enable businesses of all sizes to thrive

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
• 4+ months paid Parental Leave
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Equity in the form of restricted stock units
• Commission