Design Operations Strategist

TL;DR

Design Operations Strategist: Supporting horizontal programs focused on people and process to help the design organization scale and work effectively with an accent on improving team rituals, managing shared resources, and defining frameworks for collaboration and quality. Focus on identifying opportunities for automation, supporting cross-team initiatives, and ensuring smooth operation at scale.

Location: This role can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

Salary: $136,000 - $201,000 USD (Annual Base Salary Range for SF/NY Hub)

Company

hirify.global is a growing platform that helps teams bring ideas to life, streamline workflows, and collaborate in real-time.

What you will do

• Plan, facilitate, and continuously improve recurring team rituals (onboarding, offboarding, syncs, events, communications).
• Maintain shared Design Ops resources, documentation, and templates.
• Partner closely with the Design Ops Manager to support horizontal initiatives (career growth, engagement, retention).
• Help define, pilot, and scale lightweight frameworks and rituals for design collaboration, sharing, and quality review.
• Support governance and communication around Design Ops programs, gathering feedback and ensuring adoption.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, or automate recurring operational work.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in DesignOps or Design Program Management, or as an ops-minded Product Designer transitioning into DesignOps.
• Experience supporting cross-team collaboration, recurring rituals, and operational programs for designers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams, details, and deadlines.
• Solid understanding of product design workflows and the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Prior experience as a product designer or design-adjacent role.
• Hands-on experience using advanced hirify.global features (auto layout, components, variables).
• Passion for experimenting with automation, AI tools, or no-code workflows.
• Participation in the broader Design Ops or design community.
• Experience supporting highly visible teams or working closely with senior design leaders.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive package includes health, dental & vision, and retirement with company contribution.
• Parental leave, reproductive/family planning support, and mental health & wellness benefits.
• Generous PTO, company recharge days, learning & development stipend, and work from home stipend.
• Committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, etc.
• We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation.
• Candidates are required to keep their cameras on during video interviews.
• If hired, you will be required to attend in-person onboarding.