Head of Design

Easygenerator · Alexandria, Egypt · Posted 2026-04-29

About EasygeneratorWe’re a fast-growing EdTech scale-up on a mission to revolutionize learning through our award-winning authoring tool. Used by global giants like Kellogg’s, T-Mobile, and Siemens, Easygenerator helps organizations simplify knowledge sharing: fast, easy, and impactful.We’re an AI-first company, utilizing cutting-edge tools in both our products and internal workflows. You’ll gain hands-on AI experience and develop a future-proof skillset while contributing to a fast-moving, high-impact product.About The RoleWe’re looking for a Head of Design to lead our design function.This is not a “maintain what exists” role. This is an org-building role. You’ll define how design works at Easygenerator, raise the bar on craft, and shape how design influences product decisions.At the same time, this is not a pure management role. We expect you to stay close to the work. You’ll be involved in key product areas, set the standard through your own output, and actively shape product experiences.You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, and Analytics leadership to ensure we build products that are not just functional, but intuitive, elegant, and differentiated.What You’ll DoBuild the design functionDefine what “great design” means at EasygeneratorSet up how design works across teams (process, rituals, quality bar)Scale the team thoughtfully as we growIntroduce structure without slowing teams downRaise the bar on craftBe the person who sets the standard for design qualityPush for simplicity, clarity, and strong interaction designEnsure we move beyond “good enough SaaS UX” to something differentiatedChampion design as a core discipline, not a support functionStay hands-on where it mattersContribute directly to high-impact product areasReview and elevate work across teamsLead by example through your own design outputShape product directionPartner with Product and Engineering on strategy and discoveryHelp teams move from vague problems to clear solutionsBring strong opinions on UX, interaction patterns, and product directionBuild a strong teamCoach and develop designersCreate a culture of ownership, feedback, and high standardsHire exceptional talent as we scaleMust-have ExperienceWhat we’re looking for8+ years in product design, with at least 2+ years leading designers or teamsProven experience building or significantly evolving a design function in a product-led companyExperience working on complex B2B SaaS products (multi-feature, multi-user, workflow-heavy)Track record of improving both product quality and team performanceEducationBachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related fieldA strong portfolio can substitute for formal educationTooling & craftExpert in modern design tools (e.g. Figma, AI tooling)Experience building and maintaining design systems at scaleStrong understanding of interaction design, UX patterns, and usability principlesFamiliarity with prototyping tools and workflowsComfortable working closely with engineers (understanding of front-end constraints is expected)You are an org builderYou’ve built or significantly evolved a design function beforeYou know how to introduce structure without creating bureaucracyYou can scale a team while keeping quality highYou Care Deeply About CraftYou have a strong product design backgroundYou have high standards and push others to reach themYou notice details others missYou are hands-onYou’re comfortable jumping into the work when neededYou lead through doing, not just directingYou enjoy being close to product decisionsYou think like a product leaderYou understand product strategy, not just design executionYou can challenge PMs and engineers constructivelyYou balance user needs, business goals, and speedYou thrive in scale-upsYou’re comfortable with ambiguity and changing prioritiesYou prefer action over processYou know how to create focus in a fast-moving environmentNice to haveExperience with AI-driven products or designing AI-assisted workflowsExperience working in international, distributed teamsExposure to analytics, experimentation, or user research practices

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