The Director of Software Product Design will lead the software design team, drive innovative design strategies, optimize design processes, and foster a creative team culture while collaborating cross-functionally.
Who we are
Nothing exists to make tech feel exciting again.
We’re building a different kind of company, one that puts design, emotion, and human creativity at the heart of everything we do. From the way our products look to how they sound, feel, and function, we care about the details that make technology not just useful, but inspiring.
This is a place for the curious. The creators. The ones who ask why not and mean it. If you're drawn to bold ideas, fast moves, and work that actually makes you feel something, you’ll fit right in.
We're not here to follow the rules. We're here to make better ones.
The Role:
At Nothing, we're not just creating products—we're shaping the future of lifestyle. We're seeking a visionary Director of Software Product Design to lead our software design team in crafting delightful, awe-inspiring digital experiences that define the future.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Innovation
- Utilize your creative vision and expertise to define and drive cutting-edge design strategies. From a blank canvas to final implementation, you'll architect the next-generation OS experience.
- Pursue Excellence
- Optimize design processes and elevate design quality, ensuring every detail embodies Nothing's design philosophy.
- Cultivate Team Culture
- Foster a highly creative and efficient team environment, empowering each member to shine under your leadership.
- -Collaborate Cross-Functionally
- Work closely with product, technology, marketing, and other departments to ensure design solutions seamlessly integrate technical execution and business objectives.
Requirements:
- Experience
- Extensive and demonstrable experience in software or digital product design, including managing diverse design teams spread over complex geographies and projects
- Creative Vision and Strategy
- A passionate creative mind with strategic thinking, capable of sustaining innovation in a constantly evolving market.
- Leadership and Portfolio
- Proven experience in design leadership roles, backed by an impressive portfolio of projects.
- Trend Insight:
- Keen awareness of design trends and the ability to leverage them to drive brand growth.
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent communication and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop team members.
- Industry Knowledge
- A deep understanding of consumer technology products is a strong plus.
About Nothing
What we offerFounded in London in 2020, Nothing is a design-led tech company building an alternative to the industry giants. Our products – from award-winning smartphones to expressive audio and wearables – blend iconic design with intuitive engineering to put people and creativity back at the centre of consumer tech.
Backed by GV (Google Ventures), EQT Ventures, C Ventures, and influential investors like Tony Fadell (iPod), Casey Neistat, and Kevin Lin (Twitch), we’ve grown from startup to global challenger in just a few years.
- A chance to shape the voice of one of the most exciting tech brands
- Fast-paced and creative environment with global reach
- A culture that values curiosity, creativity, and doing things differently
- A commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all
Note: This is an in-office role based in our London office. While we offer flexibility on hours, this is not a hybrid or remote position.
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