Head of Learning & Culture (AI, Experience Design)

TL;DR

Head of Learning & Culture (AI): Defining and scaling a comprehensive learning and culture strategy for a global design organization with an accent on AI-driven product development, skill upskilling, and creative exchange rituals. Focus on building durable systems and frameworks that foster connection, craft excellence, and community across a distributed, high-ambiguity environment.

Location: Must be based in the United States (New York, Seattle, or San Jose) with a flexible hybrid work model.

Salary: $231,000–$398,500

Company

hirify.global is a global travel technology leader powering world-class platforms to make travel smoother and more memorable.

What you will do

• Define and own a global learning strategy and curriculum with a strong emphasis on AI tools and modern design workflows.
• Build and sustain a connected culture through site-based activation models and local community programming.
• Design core cultural and creative cadences including showcases, summits, and internal forums for creative exchange.
• Identify and manage external partners, educators, and cultural agencies to support continuous learning and industry connection.
• Oversee the awards and recognition strategy to increase external visibility and inspiration for the design team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership, AI teams, L&D, and Communications to scale cultural and operational initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in product, design, or creative organizations.
• Proven ability to build and scale global programs, rituals, and learning ecosystems from scratch.
• Deep understanding of design, research, and content disciplines and their specific craft development needs.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI-fluency or modern-tooling learning programs.
• Must have strong communication, storytelling, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Must possess a global mindset and experience working across distributed regions and time zones.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (Master’s) in Design Management, Organizational Development, or HCI.
• Established network within the design, AI, or creative ecosystem.
• Experience managing creative partners, cultural agencies, or industry collaborators.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous time-off policy, parental leave, and flexible work model.
• Wellness and travel reimbursement along with exclusive travel discounts and IATAN membership.
• Career development resources and opportunities to shape the future of AI-driven design.