Head of design of software products

At MacPaw, we craft software that makes everyday tech life simpler, cleaner, and more enjoyable. From globally loved products like CleanMyMac and Setapp to emerging cybersecurity tools like ClearVPN and Moonlock, we are building a product ecosystem that reaches millions of people worldwide. We’re looking for a Head of Design to join MacPaw and lead the operational execution and strategic structuring of our product design function.

• Own the operating model for how design collaborates with Product and Engineering across the ecosystem
• Manage and develop managers — Product Design Managers and a UX Research Manager — who lead their own teams of designers and researchers
• Build and run design function health metrics: capacity, delivery, and quality reporting
• Own budget planning and resource allocation for the design function, including ad-hoc budget requests
• Establish regular cadences: team syncs, cross-functional check-ins, and reporting to the Design Director
• Partner with Product leadership to align design capacity and focus with product roadmaps and strategic priorities
• Represent design at a leadership level, align cross-functional stakeholders, and navigate delivery and collaboration trade-offs with Product and Engineering
• Drive the hiring plan and team structure needed to support the ecosystem's growth
• Set operational goals for each design sub-function and shape the roadmap for the function's development

• Proven experience leading managers in a design management or design operations leadership role
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — able to represent design at leadership level and align cross-functional teams
• Real operational experience with capacity planning, resource allocation, and budget management
• Ability to define and track metrics for design function performance and delivery quality
• Structured thinking — able to translate strategy into operational plans and clear team goals
• Comfort working in a fast-growing, product-driven environment
• Будет плюсом: Background in product design or UX research — enough to have a credible conversation with practitioners; Experience building or scaling design operations from the ground up; Familiarity with design systems and how they support consistency across an ecosystem of products; Experience with OKR/goal-setting frameworks at a team or function level; Previous exposure to B2C software or SaaS environments

• We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war.
• Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
• Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process.
• We guarantee medical insurance starting on your first working month. For those abroad, you can receive a yearly Medical insurance allowance as compensation for managing your medical expenses.
• You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.
• Education opportunities to grow both hard and soft skills, annual development reviews, and internal community.
• We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.
• Our office has it all: a spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around; a gym for recreation; cozy kitchens; a sleeping/meditation room; and a terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office.
• Convenient personal time-off policy to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.
• MacPaw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in to make the world a better place.