Design Director
On-site
Full Time
#Marketing
#Branding
#UX
#Motion Design
#Figma
#Adobe Creative Suite
#WordPress
#Drupal
#User Research
#User Testing
Payhawk is a global leader in spend management, providing a unified solution that combines company cards, expense reimbursements, and accounts payable for scaling businesses. We are backed by major investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners and Greenoaks, and we serve multinational clients across 32 countries. We are currently looking for a Design Director to join our team in Sofia, Bulgaria, to lead our marketing and branding efforts.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a comprehensive design strategy for all marketing assets, including our website, to ensure alignment with our brand identity and business objectives.
- Manage the full lifecycle of design projects, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery.
- Oversee the design intake process and utilize data-driven insights to improve team workflows and operational efficiency.
- Conduct user research and testing to refine design decisions and optimize asset performance.
- Mentor and guide our design team, fostering a culture of professional growth and creative excellence.
- Maintain and evolve our design systems, ensuring consistency across all visual touchpoints.
- Explore and implement AI-driven technologies to streamline production and reduce manual tasks.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our creative standards at the cutting edge.
Must-haves
- At least 8 years of professional design experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in multidisciplinary design, specifically web content and motion graphics.
- Hands-on proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience managing large-scale websites and working with content management systems like WordPress or Drupal.
- Deep understanding of UX/UI principles, user research, and testing methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing startup environment.
- Fluency in English.
- Eligibility to work in Bulgaria, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
- Willingness to work on-site at our Sofia office.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience working within B2B or SaaS environments.







