Hi there!
We are Semrush, a global Tech company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers.
Are you ready to be a part of it? This is your chance! We’re hiring for Director of Design.Tasks in the role
Lead and grow a cross-functional design team of professionals across multiple product lines
Own end-to-end design execution — from high-level vision to detailed design delivery
Align design strategy with company objectives and product goals, ensuring clear, measurable outcomes
Oversee multiple simultaneous workstreams and manage design resource allocation
Develop, scale, and maintain robust design systems and implement design QA processes
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive product experiences
Improve customer onboarding flows to enhance activation, retention, and overall user satisfaction
Promote user-centered design principles across the organization
Effectively communicate design vision and work to key stakeholders, including executive leadership
Who we are looking for
5+ years in senior design leadership roles (Director, VP, or Head of Design) at high-growth or industry-leading companies
Strong portfolio with measurable impact, showing what was done, why, and how success was measured
Hands-on design skills—someone who can both lead and contribute directly
Proven track record of managing large design teams and optimizing resource planning
Extensive experience in building and scaling design systems
Demonstrated success in solving complex UX challenges in a B2B SaaS context
Experience designing and improving onboarding flows with a clear impact on conversion or adoption
High level of ownership, initiative, and strategic thinking
Excellent English communication and presentation skills
Not Required, but a plus
Experience working in high-growth or fast-paced environments
Familiarity with product analytics tools and data-informed design approaches
Experience in developing and mentoring other design leaders
We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably
Flexible working hours
Unlimited PTO
Flexi Benefit for your hobby
Employee Support Program
Loss of family member financial aid
Employee Resource Groups
Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office
Corporate events
Teambuilding
Training, courses, conferences
Gifts for employees
A little more about our company
Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.
We've been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2's Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.
10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,700 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitments
Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!
At Semrush, we take a serious and comprehensive approach to hiring new people. We welcome those who are professionals in their field and passionate about their work to join our team.
A “five-minute interview” or “get a job in three clicks” approach is not the way we work.
During the interview, we ask candidates to talk about themselves and their background in detail. We try to discover the most important aspects about the way someone works and their personality before a job offer is made.
Once the resume is received it will be reviewed by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. We try to provide feedback within three working days.
Flexible approach for an interview format
In order for the online meetings to be productive, we suggest following these tips to make sure you are set up well:
- Join the interview from a laptop or desktop computer (not a smartphone). You may need to print something or present your screen during the interview.
- Please turn on your camera. Visual communication is especially important for us.
- Choose a quiet place to talk. Attending an interview from the street is not a good idea.
- Keep your phone at hand in case there are technical issues that mean we have to continue the interview by direct call.
Product & Development
The name Product & Development (P&D) is self-explanatory. More than 50 teams are involved in creation and development of Semrush products.
Fun fact: many P&D teams are associated with a specific color–maroon, navy, orange, khaki, etc. Some teams opt for really unusual colors, like “avocado” or “coffee.” Instead of mundanity, we strive to enjoy bright daily routines. The spirit of creativity is in Semrush’s DNA.
In every location, the team set-up looks similar: the Product Owner is responsible for the tool development strategy. Then there are Backend, Frontend, or Fullstack developers, and a QA Engineer.
However, there are frequent exceptions. For example, some teams may include a Data Scientist or a DevOps Engineer, other teams–a Scrum Master.
The P&D team has bases in all our European locations: Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Cyprus, Serbia, and Armenia. Our P&D colleagues work in sprints and believe that releasing a new feature on Friday might not be the best idea.