Director, Product Design

Peloton•New York, NY

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Peloton is revolutionizing fitness with cutting-edge products and experiences that inspire millions to move. We are pushing boundaries in technology, design, and wellness, and we're looking for a Director, Product Design to help lead and shape the future of fitness through user-centered design solutions. Our design leaders are dedicated to fostering clarity and simplicity in interfaces with complex functionality. They guide teams in approaching problems with an agile mentality, ensuring rapid iteration on both UX and UI while maintaining a high bar for design quality. We believe great design isn’t just about execution—it’s about creating experiences that inspire, motivate, and empower people to live healthier lives. Successful candidates are self-motivated, strategic, and highly collaborative leaders. They proactively drive projects forward, provide mentorship and feedback, and create an environment where designers can do their best work. They cultivate a team culture rooted in support, curiosity, and continuous growth—lifting each other up, pushing the work forward, and celebrating wins together. They prioritize the success of the team over individual contributions and take ownership of delivering impactful outcomes. Note: Please ensure you include a link to a live portfolio or a downloadable PDF of work samples in your application. It’ll be our first introduction to your user-centered product design experience.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in product design, with at least 6+ years in leadership roles managing high-performing teams
Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design processes as well as examples that demonstrate strong outcomes from your design leadership
Experience defining and executing long-term (1–3 year) design strategies that move the needle on core business KPIs
You excel in influencing product direction and thrive when aligning your team’s work with organizational goals
Excel at coaching designers to level up UX, UI, and Content Design craft while fostering an environment of continuous learning
Proficiency in modern design tools (Figma a must) and prototyping software
Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and resolving challenges before they arise, ensuring work remains exciting and rewarding
Known for driving inclusivity and engagement within teams that leads to a positive workplace culture
Experience in mentorship, hiring, and cultivating talent, for all levels of IC designers
Passion for fitness, technology, and using design to create meaningful, connected experiences that empower people to live healthier, more active lives

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a multi-disciplinary design team, fostering a culture of deep thinking, innovation and collaboration
Define and drive the design vision in alignment with company objectives, ensuring our work is both impactful and deeply user-centered
Lead design strategy and guide execution across a range of projects, focusing on our most complex feature sets that merge hardware with data-driven intelligence and innovative hardware <> software experiences
Ensure the team delivers high-quality, impactful design solutions that sweat the details. Ability to roll up your sleeves and help the team get work over the finish line
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Industrial Design, UXR, and Analytics teams to align design goals with business and user needs
Advocate for design thinking across the organization and drive alignment on design approaches
Optimize workflows and design operations to increase efficiency and impact. Establish and implement best practices for prototyping, design artifacts, and interaction logic
Champion user research and data-driven decision-making to inform design solutions, ensuring we are always putting our users first
Advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in design, making sure our products serve and uplift a diverse range of users
Provide coaching, feedback, and career development support to the team as well as hiring top design talent, ensuring a thriving and motivated team culture
Oversee contributions to the company’s design system, standardizing cross-functional workflows and ensuring consistency across products