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Job Posting: CEA A, Head of Service Design
Department of Transportation
JC-531690
CEA A, Head of Service Design
C. E. A.
$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
- Print Job
- Save Job
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Data & Digital Services, the Head of Service Design provides Caltrans-wide executive leadership, policy direction, and strategic governance for how Caltrans designs, delivers, and continuously improves its customer-facing services (grants, project oversight, project planning pipeline, tooling). As the Department’s chief authority on service design, the incumbent establishes enterprise-wide policies, standards, and operating models that ensure Caltrans’ programs, digital tools, and public-facing processes are coherent, accessible, equitable, and aligned with the expectations of a modern transportation system and the Consumer.
As a CEA, the incumbent serves as the Department’s principal advisor on service-delivery policy, representing Caltrans in statewide initiatives, interagency collaborations, and executive-branch efforts related to customer experience, digital transformation, and multimodal service integration.
See attached duty statement for additional information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-531690
Position #(s): 900-064-7500-XXX
Working Title: CEA A, Head of Service Design
Classification: C. E. A.
$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A An appointment salary higher than the standard range for a CEA A may be supported by the Department.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type:* Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Caltrans Director's EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination.
Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions outlined below. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.
Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided on the form for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.
The PM-0503 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement.
Submit your completed PM-0503 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0503, then Save & Review Application.
The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following:
-
Describe your experience establishing or leading an enterprise service design function. How did or would you define its mission, governance, operating model, and value to the organization?
-
Describe a major organizational transformation you led that fundamentally changed how an organization served its customers. How did you influence executives, legislators or regulators, overcome resistance, and sustain the change?
-
Describe your experience creating an organization that habitually designs and delivers customer-centered services. Include how you developed standards, governance, methods, talent, and measures of success.
-
Describe how you would partner with an executive responsible for Product Management to ensure customer research, service design, product strategy, technology delivery, operations, policy, and customer success function as a cohesive system. How would you distinguish the responsibilities of the two organizations while ensuring effective collaboration?
-
Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to guide product and design milestones.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
CEA
Attn: Ehsan Tahir (26CEA24)
Career Executive Assignment (CEA) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
CEA
Ehsan Tahir (26CEA24)
Career Executive Assignment (CEA) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Please date stamp and drop in the correct box for Examination Unit
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.
Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.
PM0503 SOQ Exam Form
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
- CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
- CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
- CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Academic course work at the university level. Training and experience in the area of supervision and management principles.
- Ability to reason logically and creatively.
- Ability to develop and maintain a level of professional integrity to ensure that the best interests of Caltrans and the program are served.
- Ability to work well with partners and clients.
Examination Information
The examination will consist of an evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). All interested applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the provided PM-0503 SOQ Form with their State Application. This will be the only tool used to determine your eligibility and ranking for this examination. The SOQ will be evaluated based on the quality of examples provided with each question, as well as the overall length of time candidates indicate related to each question response. Candidates who fail to submit an SOQ on the PM-0503 SOQ Form will be eliminated from the examination.
A passing score of 70% or higher must be obtained to establish eligibility. Hiring interviews will be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of CEA A, Head of Service Design with Caltrans. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Ehsan Tahir
(279) 234-2289
ehsan.tahir@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Information to be Included on Application
Please include the CEA Exam Number (26CEA24) and title of the position applying for on the STD. 678 application form.
Additional Information
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMQ7LDR
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Job Posting: CEA A, Head of Service Design
Department of Transportation
JC-531690
CEA A, Head of Service Design
C. E. A.
$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
- Print Job
- Save Job
Job Description and Duties
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Data & Digital Services, the Head of Service Design provides Caltrans-wide executive leadership, policy direction, and strategic governance for how Caltrans designs, delivers, and continuously improves its customer-facing services (grants, project oversight, project planning pipeline, tooling). As the Department’s chief authority on service design, the incumbent establishes enterprise-wide policies, standards, and operating models that ensure Caltrans’ programs, digital tools, and public-facing processes are coherent, accessible, equitable, and aligned with the expectations of a modern transportation system and the Consumer.
As a CEA, the incumbent serves as the Department’s principal advisor on service-delivery policy, representing Caltrans in statewide initiatives, interagency collaborations, and executive-branch efforts related to customer experience, digital transformation, and multimodal service integration.
See attached duty statement for additional information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-531690
Position #(s): 900-064-7500-XXX
Working Title: CEA A, Head of Service Design
Classification: C. E. A.
$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A An appointment salary higher than the standard range for a CEA A may be supported by the Department.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type:* Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Caltrans Director's EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination.
Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions outlined below. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.
Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided on the form for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.
The PM-0503 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement.
Submit your completed PM-0503 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0503, then Save & Review Application.
The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following:
-
Describe your experience establishing or leading an enterprise service design function. How did or would you define its mission, governance, operating model, and value to the organization?
-
Describe a major organizational transformation you led that fundamentally changed how an organization served its customers. How did you influence executives, legislators or regulators, overcome resistance, and sustain the change?
-
Describe your experience creating an organization that habitually designs and delivers customer-centered services. Include how you developed standards, governance, methods, talent, and measures of success.
-
Describe how you would partner with an executive responsible for Product Management to ensure customer research, service design, product strategy, technology delivery, operations, policy, and customer success function as a cohesive system. How would you distinguish the responsibilities of the two organizations while ensuring effective collaboration?
-
Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrate your ability to guide product and design milestones.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
CEA
Attn: Ehsan Tahir (26CEA24)
Career Executive Assignment (CEA) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
CEA
Ehsan Tahir (26CEA24)
Career Executive Assignment (CEA) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Please date stamp and drop in the correct box for Examination Unit
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.
Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.
PM0503 SOQ Exam Form
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Examination Qualification Requirements
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
- CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
- CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
- CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Academic course work at the university level. Training and experience in the area of supervision and management principles.
- Ability to reason logically and creatively.
- Ability to develop and maintain a level of professional integrity to ensure that the best interests of Caltrans and the program are served.
- Ability to work well with partners and clients.
Examination Information
The examination will consist of an evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). All interested applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the provided PM-0503 SOQ Form with their State Application. This will be the only tool used to determine your eligibility and ranking for this examination. The SOQ will be evaluated based on the quality of examples provided with each question, as well as the overall length of time candidates indicate related to each question response. Candidates who fail to submit an SOQ on the PM-0503 SOQ Form will be eliminated from the examination.
A passing score of 70% or higher must be obtained to establish eligibility. Hiring interviews will be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of CEA A, Head of Service Design with Caltrans. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Ehsan Tahir
(279) 234-2289
ehsan.tahir@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Information to be Included on Application
Please include the CEA Exam Number (26CEA24) and title of the position applying for on the STD. 678 application form.
Additional Information
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMQ7LDR
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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How do I get a senior level head of design job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned design systems or product experiences end to end, not just contributed to them. A portfolio that demonstrates strategic decision-making, not just polished deliverables, is essential. Strong candidates also show they have mentored other designers, partnered with product and engineering leadership, and shaped how a design function operates across an organization.
Which companies hire senior level head of designs?
Companies hiring senior level head of designs right now include BuildOps, Front, and Kikoff, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations scaling a design practice, launching new product lines, or bringing previously outsourced creative leadership in house.
Are there remote senior level head of design jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and team structure. About 11% of senior level head of design openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations have normalized distributed design leadership. On-site roles do exist, particularly at companies where the head of design is expected to embed closely with product and executive teams in person.
What makes a head of design role senior level?
Senior level head of design roles go beyond executing briefs or managing a project backlog. They require setting the design vision for a product or brand, establishing processes and standards the whole team follows, and influencing strategy at the leadership level. Mentoring junior and mid-level designers and advocating for design investment across the business are also core expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level head of designs?
Senior Level head of design roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to compete heavily on user experience and brand differentiation, which drives sustained demand for senior design leadership with both creative and operational authority.