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Senior Director, Design Technology & User Education

Freshworks

San Mateo, CA
Full Time
Director
257k-338k
5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Freshworks builds uncomplicated service software that delivers exceptional customer and employee experiences. With a people-first approach to AI, Freshworks aims to eliminate friction, making employees more effective and organizations more productive. Trusted by over 72,000 companies worldwide, including Bridgestone, New Balance, Nucor, S&P Global, and Sony Music, Freshworks offers enterprise-grade solutions that are powerful, easy to use, and quick to deliver results. The company values innovation, impact, and creating a global workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the vision and strategy for shared creative services in product design, including design systems, UX writing/content strategy, and accessibility.
  • Own and evolve the design system (visual, interaction, motion) to ensure scalable, high-quality experiences across products and platforms.
  • Lead a team that delivers product narratives and UX content that is clear, useful, and aligned with the brand voice.
  • Drive inclusive design by embedding accessibility into tools, processes, and culture.
  • Partner with product, engineering, research, and brand teams to integrate creative direction into roadmaps, workflows, and product strategy.
  • Inspire, grow, and lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, content strategists, and accessibility experts, fostering a culture of craft, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Establish design standards, documentation, and tools to empower product teams while ensuring brand consistency and user-centered best practices.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in product design, creative direction, or UX leadership roles, with at least 5 years leading cross-functional teams.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling design systems and content strategy practices within complex product organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
  • Experience working at the intersection of brand, product, and systems thinking.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire, influence, and advocate across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to set vision and drive operational excellence across a multidisciplinary team.
  • A portfolio or set of case studies showcasing impact at the systems level.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a hybrid role with in-office presence required 3 days per week (Tue-Thu).

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in product design and leadership roles is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual base salary range of $257,000 - $338,000 USD, with bonus/equity options based on factors such as location, experience, and skills.
  • Multiple insurance options including dental, medical, vision, disability, and life insurances.
  • Additional benefits such as equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, wellness benefits, adoption and parental leave.

Working at Freshworks

Freshworks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive global workplace where everyone can find their purpose and passion. The company values diversity in background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicity, believing that a vibrant, inclusive environment advances the goals of employees, communities, and the business.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 5, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Design
Salary257k-338k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About Freshworks

Website

freshworks.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

San Mateo, CA

Industry

Open-End Investment Funds

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