Director of Design

Job Title : Director of Design

Reports to :

Chief Product Officer

Type : Salaried, Full-time

Location : Fully Remote

Travel :

Company has bi-annual meetings that are encouraged but not mandatory.

About Crunchafi

Crunchafi (formerly LeaseCrunch) is revolutionizing the world of accounting with easy-to-use, cloud-based solutions designed to simplify complex financial data management. Our products empower CPA firms and financial professionals by streamlining lease accounting, data extraction, and cash flow forecasting, helping them deliver strategic value faster and more efficiently. Trusted by over 750 firms and more than 27,000 companies, Crunchafi combines cutting-edge technology with expert support to power the future of accounting.

Our Team

Crunchafi is made up of passionate, forward-thinking professionals committed to transforming the accounting industry. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that simplify accounting processes and provide actionable financial insights. We value collaboration, creativity, humor, and a shared vision of improving the accounting profession through technology.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and contribute to our mission of empowering CPA firms and financial professionals. At Crunchafi, you'll be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. We offer a rewarding work / life balance, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real impact in the world of accounting.

Position Overview

Crunchafi is seeking a Director of Design to lead and scale our design organization. As Head of Design, you will own the end-to-end design vision across product, brand, and customer experience, ensuring every touchpoint reflects our mission of simplifying complex financial workflows. You will guide and mentor a team of product and visual designers, foster a strong design culture, and serve as a strategic partner to Product and Engineering leadership.

This is a highly visible leadership role, responsible for driving innovation in user experience while building the design systems, processes, and standards that will scale with our rapid growth. The ideal candidate is a proven design leader who combines craft excellence with business acumen, capable of influencing at the executive level while staying hands-on when needed.

What You'll Do :

Define and evangelize a holistic design vision that aligns with Crunchafi's product strategy and brand promise.

Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary design team (UX, UI, brand, research).

Foster a strong design culture centered on curiosity, creativity, inclusivity, and user advocacy.

Be a hands-on contributor, owning key design projects, creating wireframes, prototypes, and production-ready assets in Figma.

Ensure all product experiences are intuitive, accessible, and delightful-grounded in user-centered design principles.

Oversee development and governance of Crunchafi's design system and visual language.

Champion research and data-driven decision making to deeply understand customer needs.

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Customer Success to deliver cohesive customer journeys.

Serve as a thought partner to executives on product direction, innovation opportunities, and brand experience.

Represent the voice of design in strategic planning, roadmap discussions, and customer engagements.

Build scalable processes for design review, critique, and quality assurance.

Establish metrics and feedback loops to measure design impact on customer outcomes and business performance.

Recruit, develop, and retain top design talent

Who You Are :

10+ years of experience in product design, with at least 3+ years in a design leadership role (managing teams and leaders).

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Proven track record leading design in a SaaS or enterprise software context (B2B or vertical SaaS preferred).

Deep expertise in UX, interaction design, and visual design; fluency with accessibility standards and responsive design.

Experience building and scaling design systems that support consistency and speed across multiple product lines.

Strong portfolio demonstrating both hands-on design excellence and leadership of large-scale product experiences.

Excellent communication, storytelling, and influence skills-comfortable presenting at executive and board levels.

Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution; thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Hands-on front-end component development experience is a plus.

Proficiency with usability analytics tools and data visualization is a nice-to-have.

Benefits

Remote work-from-home environment

Competitive salary, health, dental and vision insurance plans

Flexible time off

401K retirement savings plans for US-based employees, with 3% employer match

Incentive Equity Plan

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth