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We’re on a mission to transform the categories that enrich life and health by creating new realities that span physical spaces, digital products, and human interactions. Our power comes from one team across design, strategy, architecture, and production. We have the courage to identify the right solution, and we work to make our ideas into reality.

If you’ve spotted a role that aligns with your interests and experience, please submit your resume and/or portfolio with a specific job title in the subject line to careers@cactus.is.

Excited about joining Cactus but haven’t found the perfect role listed yet? Whether you’re looking for a full-time or freelance position, we’re always looking to expand our talent network. Please submit your resume and portfolio with a specific job title in the subject line to careers@cactus.is, along with a brief note introducing yourself. Your unique perspective could be just what we need to elevate our team and projects.

  • Director, Experience Design
    Remote - EST HoursFull-Time
    Description

    We are looking for a Design Director that specializes in user experience and digital design to join our remote team. Cactus is a fast-paced interdisciplinary design studio that will require you to be nimble, self-motivated, and hands-on. This is an opportunity to flex your skills, collaborate with a diverse team of experts, and play a leading role in shaping the future of both digital and physical spaces.

    We are seeking someone who can confidently navigate complex problems, guide clients through the unknown, and arrive at innovative and appropriate solutions. In this role, you will straddle the strategy and design worlds; approaching all projects through the lens of an end-user and envisioning how the integration of digital products and experiences can meet project success metrics, elevate and provide value to the user experience, and push the boundaries of what is possible in physical and digital spaces. This role will require a deep understanding of the experience design process, a willingness to work collaboratively with other internal teams, the ability to manage and foster the growth of internal design team members, and the capacity to be hands-on in the design and execution of your vision.

    We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $180,000 annually, with additional benefits, bonuses, and incentives. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s experiences, skills, and fit for the role.

    Lead and oversee the digital transformation and technical discovery of projects, helping to define the roadmap for designs to come to life.
    Confidently and eloquently present creative work and lead ideation sessions with client teams and project partners.
    Effectively speak to the current digital landscape and present a strong perspective on the future of digital/physical space.
    Ability to effectively delegate work amongst design team members to meet project deadlines and foster the growth of junior team members.
    Coordinate efficiently between design, tech, and strategy teams to bring to life dynamic work for our clients.
    Manage a roster of freelancers and contractors to build software and programs that innovate and inspire.
    Work with cross-functional stakeholders to establish project requirements, plan timelines ensure smooth delivery features.
    Desire to play a leading role in growing and evolving our young and high-growth studio!
    Qualities

    You are a creator. You are passionate about creating innovative and elegant brands, products and experiences; evolving concepts into highly polished offerings.

    You are a leader. You are clear and thoughtful in how you express your vision. You have demonstrated expertise in mentoring junior team members to inspire a creative and productive culture.

    You are a multi-tasker. You are able to move quickly and efficiently amongst multiple projects from concept to execution, under demanding deadlines.

    You are a team player. You recognize the value of a truly collaborative setting where feedback and input are encouraged from all team members at every step. 

    You are a thinker. We don’t care as much about your resume specifics as we do about the way you think and what you like to do.

    Qualifications
    Must be willing to work EST business hours. Preference for living and working in +/- 3hrs of EST time zone.
    8+ years experience in UI/UX design. 4+ years leading and managing design teams. Some experience within an agency setting is required.
    A deep understanding of user-centric design processes and methodologies, and experience implementing digital solutions in physical space.
    Experienced in distilling complex ideas and technical concepts into succinct, consumer-facing ones.
    Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and all other relevant tools.
    Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets.
    Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    Willingness to take calculated risks to achieve compelling, innovative products.
    A unique perspective, an open mind, and a humble outlook.

    Cactus is an equal opportunity employer. Your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disabilities — none of it makes any difference to us.

  • Strategist
    Remote - EST HoursFull-Time
    Description

    We are looking for an ambitious Strategist to join our remote team. Cactus is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary design studio that will require you to be nimble, self-motivated, and hands-on. This is an opportunity to hone your skills, collaborate with a diverse team of experts, and play a leading role in shaping the future of digital and physical spaces.

    As a Strategist, you will develop strategic deliverables and support client relationship management. You’ll play a critical team role in revealing and re-framing client challenges. You’ll drive research to point clients and the Cactus team toward compelling opportunities. You’ll work closely with teammates to define new experiences and push the boundaries of what is possible in spaces that are animated by technology.

    We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 annually, with additional benefits, bonuses, and incentives. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s experiences, skills, and fit for the role.

    For this role, we are seeking someone who can drive impact in the following ways:

    Speak to health and wellbeing and its expanding role in our lives.
    Apply a deep curiosity for users, for business models, for brands, and fluency in cultural dynamics. Bring a zest for research in all of these areas to our team.
    Find insights that enable business decisions and unlock tangible ideas.
    Listen to your gut and generate excitement in others. Lead brainstorms and internal work sessions.
    Present and facilitate with gravitas in structured moments with the team and clients.
    Write in a clear, compelling way that is both pragmatic and memorable.
    Work independently and collaboratively; always drafting or advancing thinking.
    Support the team with client management—from calendaring meetings to planning research to capturing big takeaways and proactively suggesting next steps.
    Qualities

    You are a creator. You are passionate about creating innovative and elegant brands, products, and experiences, evolving concepts into highly polished offerings.

    You are a leader. You are clear and thoughtful in how you express your vision.

    You are a multi-tasker. You are able to move quickly and efficiently amongst multiple projects, from concept to execution, under demanding deadlines.

    You are a team player. You recognize the value of a truly collaborative setting where feedback and input are encouraged from all team members at every step.

    You are a thinker. We don’t care as much about your resume specifics as we do about the way you think and what you like to do.

    Qualifications
    Must be willing to work EST business hours. Preference for living and working in +/- 3hrs of EST time zone.
    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in your field.
    3+ years of work experience in research, consulting, strategic planning, technology (B2C or B2B), service design, product design, or architecture.

    Cactus is an equal opportunity employer. Your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disabilities — none of it makes any difference to us.