Director, Product Design

Agora is a leading SaaS and FinTech platform transforming how real estate investment firms manage their capital, investors, and operations. Trusted by 800+ GPs, owners/operators, and investment firms globally, we help teams streamline the full lifecycle of investment management.

But we’re more than just software. We’re a team of bold thinkers, innovators, and real estate enthusiasts who believe complex processes should feel simple. Our platform combines modern technology with expert services, helping our customers raise more capital, deliver a better investor experience, and scale their businesses smarter.

Agora is backed by top-tier VCs like Insight Partners and Qumra Capital, and we’re growing fast. We’ve been named one of Globes’ Most Promising Startups, recognized as a Best Start-Up Companies to Work For by Duns 100, and one of Business Insider’s Hottest PropTech Startups.

About the role:

We are seeking a Director of Product Design to define and drive the end-to-end product design vision across our platform. You’ll lead a team of talented designers, own the design strategy, and collaborate closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams. You’ll be responsible for building a strong design culture, scalable systems, and delivering beautiful, functional, and business-aligned user experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Define and evolve the company-wide design vision and strategy aligned with product and business goals
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing product design team
• Scale a comprehensive Design System to ensure consistency across all products
• Lead all UX and product design processes, including user research, journey mapping, wireframes, prototyping, user testing, and validation
• Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, data, and stakeholders to align user needs with business impact
• Set and track design KPIs (usability, adoption, NPS, etc.) to measure design quality and influence
• Advocate for user-centered design and embed a strong design culture across teams
• Present and communicate design strategy to executive stakeholders and influence company priorities
• Work cross-functionally with marketing and brand teams to ensure visual alignment
• Help Agora become a design-driven company that builds delightful, effective products for our users

• 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (from TL to Director level)
• Proven track record of building and scaling design teams in high-growth tech companies (preferably B2B, SaaS, or fintech)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex product design, system thinking, and impactful UX work
• Deep understanding of user research, usability testing, and data-driven design decisions
• Expertise with modern tools like Figma, AI tools, and user analytics tools (e.g., Hotjar, GA)
• Experience in building and maintaining robust Design Systems at scale
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Bonus / Nice-to-Have:

• Experience working in real estate, fintech, or investment platforms
• Familiarity with AI-driven product experiences or personalization
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Background in DesignOps or scaling cross-functional design processes
• Public speaking, mentoring, or contributing to the design community
• Experience collaborating with global teams and distributed stakeholders

What We Offer:

• A strategic leadership role at a growing company
• The opportunity to build a world-class design function from the ground up
• Ownership over user experience across multiple product lines
• A passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven team
• Competitive compensation and equity package