Director of UX Design, Mobile & Ecosystem

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Why Mozilla?

Mozilla Corporation is the non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. We make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser, and Pocket, a service for keeping up with the best content online. Now, with more than 225 million people around the world using our products each month, we’re shaping the next 25 years of technology and helping to reclaim an internet built for people, not companies. Our work focuses on diverse areas including AI, social media, security and more. And we’re doing this while never losing our focus on our core mission – to make the internet better for people. 

The Mozilla Corporation is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation. This means we aren’t beholden to any shareholders — only to our mission. Along with thousands of volunteer contributors and collaborators all over the world, Mozillians design, build and distribute open-source software that enables people to enjoy the internet on their terms.

About this team and role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director of UX Design to lead our Firefox Mobile and Ecosystems team. This role will be responsible for shaping the user experience of our mobile browsers on iOS and Android platforms, as well as our ecosystem products such as Pocket. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in mobile UX design, a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, and the ability to lead a talented team of UX designers!

What you’ll do:

• Lead and oversee the UX design strategy and execution for Firefox mobile browsers on iOS and Android, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Data Science and Marketing to align UX goals with business objectives.
• Mentor and manage a team of UX designers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Apply user research, analytics, and feedback to inform design decisions and iterate on product features.
• Advocate for the user at all stages of the product development lifecycle, ensuring user needs and preferences are prioritized.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX design and mobile application development.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing mobile applications.
• Proven experience designing and delivering successful consumer mobile apps for iOS and Android platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with UX design for privacy and security-focused products is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically, with a strong attention to detail.

What you’ll get:

• Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
• Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
• Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
• One-time home office stipend
• Annual professional development budget
• Quarterly well-being stipend
• Considerable paid parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)

About Mozilla 

Mozilla exists to build the Internet as a public resource accessible to all because we believe that open and free is better than closed and controlled. When you work at Mozilla, y