Who are we?
Here at Nothing, we're building a world where tech is fun again. Remember a time where every new product made you excited? We're bringing that back. To get there we're gathering the creative and the curious. Those that are passionate enough to question the old and embrace the new. In return, you'll be part of a movement. Contributing to a global ecosystem of products that bring joy to people's lives.
Nothing's debut smartphone, Phone (1), earned Time Magazine’s prestigious Best Inventions for Innovative Smartphone Design award. Through cutting-edge design and user interface innovation, the London-based company is creating an alternative ecosystem of tech products for the young and creative.
In 2023, the company launched Phone (2) to wide acclaim from its community, the media, and design enthusiasts, and in 2024, Nothing launched its CMF Phone 1, and Nothing Phone (2a) Series, with both receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception.
To date, Nothing has sold more than 7 million units worldwide across its product lines, having released five audio products, five smartphones, and two smart wearables under the Nothing and CMF by Nothing brands. The company has amassed a cumulative revenue of $1 billion.
All products are developed in close collaboration with the Nothing Community, which includes over 8,000 private investors and are crafted with sustainability at the forefront.
Nothing is a UK-based privately held company with backing from GV (formerly Google Ventures), EQT Ventures, C Ventures and other private investors including Tony Fadell (Principal at Future Shape & inventor of the iPod), Casey Neistat (YouTube personality and Co-founder of Beme), Kevin Lin (Co-founder of Twitch) and Steve Huffman (Co-founder and CEO of Reddit).
If that sounds like something you'd like to be part of, read on...
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.