Grammarly
Head of Design Operations
$285K–$417K
Hub - San Francisco · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted May 11, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; experience in a related operational role is stated as an alternative.
- Visa sponsorship
- The employer participates in the US federal E-Verify program.
About the job
Leads Design & Research Operations, building the strategy, systems, and culture that help teams work effectively and use research insights in product decisions.
What you'll do
- Align Design, Research, Product, and Engineering teams, removing operational friction and supporting delivery.
- Partner with Design & Research leadership to build systems and practices that strengthen craft, research, and insight-driven decisions.
- Coordinate across departments, including Finance, Legal, and Marketing, so design goals are understood, resourced, and prioritized.
What they ask for
- 7+ years in design operations, research operations, design program management, or a related operational role in a design- and/or research-driven organization.
- Ability to establish structure and process within creative teams without stifling their work.
- Track record building scalable systems, frameworks, processes, and tools that teams adopt.
- Experience running operations for a mid-to-large design and/or research team.
Pay
$285K – $417K (base salary; currency not specified)
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