Head of UX Design and Research

Position Summary

Head of UX Design and Research

About Samsung Ads

Samsung Ads is a fast‑growing, advanced advertising technology business that helps brands connect with audiences across Samsung Smart TVs and digital ecosystems. By leveraging the industry’s most comprehensive data and world‑class technology, we’re building one of the most intelligent and effective advertising platforms in the world.

As part of a global company with teams and stakeholders across North America, Europe, and Asia, Samsung Ads offers an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge, high‑impact projects at scale. Our culture is rooted in innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial energy — we thrive on solving complex problems, pushing boundaries, and celebrating progress together.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team of product designers, UX researchers, and creative technologists in a fast‑paced, high growth, dynamic, agile environment
• Have a specific and clear vision for a high‑performing, best‑in‑class Product Design and UX Research team, build the function to that vision, and continuously improve
• Drive collaboration and innovation, empowering the team to do their best work through coaching and mentorship
• Attract, hire, and retain top talent at all levels to develop a world‑class organization
• Be opinionated and provide hands‑on guidance and direction, while ensuring the teams are able to also identify opportunities and independently creative
• Oversee concept development, from ideation to execution, aligning with HQ and other cross‑functional priorities
• Promote excellent design at Samsung and new ways of innovating to set the bar high
• Champion our mission at the executive levels of the organization
• Routinely deliver significant business impact to our internal and external customers

Background / Experience

Skills and Qualifications

Compensation for this role, for candidates based in Mountain View, CA, is expected to be between $280,000 ~ $300,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. Regular full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more.

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process

Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855‑557‑3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

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