Lead Designer

Mars Men

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of design experience in high-growth DTC or consumer brands
  • Strong portfolio showcasing diverse design projects such as landing pages and campaigns
  • Expert in Figma, proficient in responsive design and component libraries
  • Deep knowledge of ecommerce UX/UI and mobile-first design principles
  • Proven experience in leading and developing design teams while maintaining hands-on involvement
  • Strong creative judgment and communication skills, capable of navigating uncertainty

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design for digital customer touchpoints including landing pages and ecommerce experiences
  • Stay involved from initial concept to final execution, focusing on quality and brand consistency
  • Collaborate with various teams to translate business and customer insights into impactful designs
  • Create and enhance scalable design systems and quality benchmarks
  • Oversee and mentor internal designers and external partners to improve design output

Benefits

  • Strong salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Fully remote work options for flexibility
  • Autonomy to manage personal systems and make a significant impact
  • 15 PTO days plus 9 paid holidays and your birthday off
  • Generous paid parental leave for families
  • 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance premiums
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Annual $200 membership for personal growth
  • Investments in ongoing learning and development opportunities
Full Job Description
About the Job

We9re looking for a world-class Lead Designer to shape and elevate how Mars Men shows up across every digital touchpoint. This is a senior, hands-on role for a multidisciplinary designer who can move seamlessly across high-converting landing pages, ecommerce site experiences, brand systems, campaigns, and paid social statics.

You9ll set the creative standard, lead our most important design work, and build and manage a high-performing design function in close partnership with our Growth, eCommerce, Brand, and Performance Creative teams.

What You9ll Do

  • Lead design across landing pages, the ecommerce site, brand campaigns, paid social statics, lifecycle assets, and other key customer touchpoints
  • Remain hands-on from concept through final execution, balancing exceptional creative craft, brand consistency, conversion, and speed
  • Partner with Growth, eCommerce, Brand, Performance Creative, and development teams to translate business priorities and customer insights into high-impact creative
  • Build and evolve scalable design systems, templates, processes, and quality standards
  • Manage and develop internal designers and external creative partners, providing clear direction and raising the bar across the function


Must Have Requirements

  • 8+ years of multidisciplinary design experience within high-growth DTC, ecommerce, or consumer brands
  • A world-class portfolio spanning landing pages, ecommerce experiences, brand systems, campaigns, and paid social statics
  • Expert proficiency in Figma, including responsive design, component libraries, prototyping, and scalable design systems
  • Deep understanding of ecommerce UX/UI, mobile-first design, Shopify environments, and conversion principles
  • Experience leading, managing, and developing designers while remaining highly hands-on in the work
  • Exceptional creative judgment, communication skills, and ability to move quickly through ambiguity


Life at Mars Men

  • Competitive Compensation - We offer a strong salary and benefits package, tailored to attract top talent
  • Remote Work Environment - Our team is remote, offering full flexibility to work from home
  • Autonomy & Ownership - You9ll have the freedom to run your own systems and make real impact
  • Time Off - 15 PTO days per year (prorated), 9 company holidays, plus your birthday off
  • Parental Leave - Generous paid parental leave for growing families
  • Health Benefits - 100% premium coverage for health, dental, and vision plans, with 25% coverage for dependents
  • 401(k) - Company-sponsored plan with a 2% match through Guideline (elective participation)
  • $200 Annual Superpower Membership
  • Growth & Development - We invest in your professional development with ongoing learning opportunities


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