Director of Product Design

D.R. Horton•Arlington, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is hiring a Director of Product Design to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Product Design function. The role establishes the operating model, organizational structure, and delivery strategy needed to execute the company’s product and creative roadmap. It leads portfolio planning, organizational scaling, and cross-functional alignment while developing design leaders and addressing enterprise-level priorities, risks, and resource needs. This is an in-office role in Arlington, Texas, with overnight travel required. The position supervises two or more employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Design, Product Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of experience in product design, design/creative operations, program management, or project management, including at least 3 years in a people-management or organizational-leadership role.
Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and govern operational frameworks—including organizational design, long-range capacity planning, and executive-level reporting—across multiple teams or a full function.
Experience hiring, developing, and managing people managers, with strong judgment on organizational structure and succession planning.
Deep understanding of design systems, including experience shaping and evolving them to support product quality and team efficiency.
Experience designing and scaling operating models within Agile/Scrum product development environments, partnering with senior product, engineering, and creative leadership.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications.
Ability to sit for the majority of an 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Close and peripheral vision are required.
Ability to travel overnight.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar program/project management certification.
Experience partnering closely with UX researchers to inform design decisions and validate solutions.

Responsibilities

Establish and oversee the Product Design operating model, organizational structure, governance frameworks, and operating cadence to align priorities, enable effective decision-making, and support scalable delivery.
Develop the strategic direction of the Product Design organization, aligning functional priorities, capabilities, and investments with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.
Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, and other business functions to align strategic priorities, address cross-functional dependencies, and achieve organizational objectives.
Direct portfolio planning, prioritization, tracking, and visibility to keep resources, initiatives, and delivery priorities aligned with business objectives and strategic goals.
Prepare and deliver executive reporting on portfolio performance, organizational health, risks, and strategic priorities, with insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making and business outcomes.
Define and direct workforce, capacity, and headcount strategies to position the Product Design organization for scalable growth, evolving business priorities, and long-term success.
Anticipate, assess, and resolve portfolio-level risks, cross-functional dependencies, and priority conflicts, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership.
Ensure leadership continuity and organizational effectiveness through talent development, succession planning, and accountability for leadership performance and readiness.
Represent the Product Design organization in enterprise initiatives, governance committees, and special projects as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor.
Monitor industry trends, emerging practices, and organizational innovations, recommending opportunities to improve the effectiveness, scalability, and impact of the Product Design function.
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner.
Supervise two or more employees.