Director, Product Design

Jobgether

4d•Remote

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to lead and grow a talented product design team, shaping the user experience for web and mobile applications that impact millions of users. You will define design vision and strategy, champion human-centered design, and ensure that product experiences are engaging, intuitive, and innovative. Acting as both a leader and mentor, you will empower designers to reach their full potential while collaborating across product, engineering, and business teams to translate complex needs into elegant solutions. This is a high-impact role where your leadership drives both team performance and product success. You will be responsible for scaling design processes, establishing standards, and fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. Strong collaboration, influence, and a passion for user experience are key to thriving in this position.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in product design with extensive cross-functional collaboration
6+ years leading and mentoring UX/design teams, ideally managing large teams (10+)
Proven track record of influential UX work that drove measurable business results
Experience designing for enterprise SaaS platforms and complex products
Deep understanding of design thinking, human-centered methodologies, and user research practices
Expertise with visual design, wireframing, prototyping, and tools such as Figma or Creative Cloud
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams
Ability to articulate design decisions, advocate for users, and balance business objectives with user needs
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and rapid iteration processes

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of product designers, providing mentorship, career development, and guidance in design best practices
Define and communicate a compelling vision and strategy for product design across web and mobile experiences
Establish and evolve UX processes, tools, and standards to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate business goals and user needs into innovative design solutions
Drive alignment across cross-functional teams to deliver engaging and user-centered product experiences
Monitor and evaluate design outcomes, incorporating user research and data to continuously improve product experiences
Support team growth by fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and human-centered design