Associate Director, Product Design

Method is seeking an Associate Director of Product Design who will lead product design projects and guide a team of product designers. The role involves collaborating with clients, conducting concept explorations, prototyping, and ongoing iteration of products. The Associate Director will also be responsible for fostering a culture of curiosity, practicing responsible design, and playing a leadership role in agile and lean product development. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in digital product design and team management, with a focus on creating beautiful, useful, and usable product experiences.

• Design converged, multi channel solutions with different disciplines in a highly collaborative environment
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through complex projects
• Collaborate on and influence the different stages of a digital product—this includes product definition, user research efforts, development & QA
• Lead teams and have invaluable individual contribution in the creation of design artifacts including initial concepts, prototypes, detailed designs etc.
• Impact Method through common missions that better serve our projects, our people and the world at large
• Practice responsible design (accessible and inclusive)
• Foster a culture of curiosity on projects
• Play a design leadership role in agile and/or lean product development

• Demonstrated success in launching digital products and services
• 1+ year team management experience
• 7+ years experience in digital product design from consultancies, inhouse environments, etc.
• Undergraduate and/or Masters Degree in Design [product, visual/interaction] or equivalent professional experience
• Effective time management skills to balance project schedule with fast-paced deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, product managers, etc. as it pertains to developing digital products
• A strong, empathetic leader on projects
• A portfolio that reflects strengths in both UX and visual design skills
• Demonstrated mastery of common design tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.)
• Bonus points for front end development design skills and low

• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible PTO and work-from-home policies
• 401K matching
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits, starting on day 1
• Friday company lunches, company outings, along with a lot of snacks
• Health and wellness programs
• Other location specific perks (just ask!)