• Champion design and research as a strategic partner that shapes the roadmap. • Partner with Product Leadership to translate strategic business priorities into a clear, sequenced roadmap for Design & Research. • Set a clear vision for the design and research function — defining what success looks like, where it's heading, and how it contributes to the company's overall strategy. • Raise design and research maturity by providing constructive critique, and quality oversight to support high-quality product outcomes. • Create the space for the team to work on foundational initiatives that scale team impact. For example: evolving the component library into a robust design system and establishing clear design and content playbooks to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality. • Set the strategic direction for how AI fits into the design & research workflow — where it accelerates, where craft stays human, and set clear guardrails for how the wider org uses them. • Foster a culture where the team integrates AI into product work—evolving their craft and building fluency through practice. • Ensure designers and researchers play a key role in shaping product and AI direction, grounding decisions in user insight and design perspective. • Advocate for Design Thinking to be embedded throughout the product life cycle, shaping ideas and guiding decisions. • Proactively identify large, strategic UX opportunities that span across the product. • Navigate competing priorities between leadership direction and team capacity, ensuring the team stays focused on high-impact work. • Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback through regular one-to-ones — focused on development and growth of your team. • Build clear career frameworks and progression paths for Design and Research. • Encourage continuous learning, adaptability, and development within the team.

• Build and manage a high-performing design engineering team (28 direct reports). • Oversee EBOS design for PV harnesses, DC feeders, MV cables, and related components. • Review and approve designs for accuracy, compliance, and manufacturability. • Collaborate with Sales, Project Engineering, and Production teams to deliver optimized solutions. • Drive value engineering initiatives and continuous improvement processes.

• shape and redesign e-commerce retail experiences across web and mobile • contribute to designing and transforming digital e-commerce stores • craft seamless and engaging customer journeys from product pages to checkout • work closely with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to drive design and brand alignment across digital touchpoints

✨ Design dream escapes. Work from anywhere. Live the story. Are you the kind of person who plans imaginary vacations for fun? Do your friends call you the travel whisperer? If your heart beats faster at the thought of curating once-in-a-lifetime journeys from Bali beach bungalows to Mediterranean cruises this might just be your calling. Affinity Travels is on the lookout for a Global Getaway Planner to join our remote team of travel creatives. Whether you are a seasoned travel pro or a passionate explorer with a knack for planning, this is your chance to turn wanderlust into a lifestyle. Zero experience no obstacle - come with passion! What You Will Do - Craft personalized travel itineraries to destinations across the globe from Tokyo to Tulum, Santorini to the Seychelles - Plan unforgettable cruise experiences, including Caribbean escapes and European voyages - Match clients with the perfect stays, experiences, and local gems based on their vibe and vision - Stay ahead of travel trends, visa updates, and global happenings - Build lasting relationships through empathy, creativity, and concierge-level service - Collaborate with trusted partners to deliver seamless, joy-filled journeys What We Offer - Remote-first freedom: Work from anywhere with Wi-Fi and wanderlust - Flexible schedule: Part-time, full-time, or full-moon your hours, your rhythm - Performance-based pay: Competitive commissions + juicy bonuses - Insider perks: Access to exclusive travel tools, rates, and industry goodies - Full training and personal development - Supportive crew: A team that has got your back, your bookings, and your big ideas Who You Are - A natural storyteller with a love for travel and human connection - Organized, self-driven, and obsessed with the details that make a trip unforgettable - Experienced in travel, hospitality, or just wildly passionate about helping others explore the world - Fluent in English or Spanish (or both!) - Bonus points if you have got a passport full of stamps or a bucket list that wont quit Who We Are Affinity Travels is not your average travel company. Were a boutique collective of explorers, curators, and culture-lovers who believe travel should be more than a checklist it should be a story worth telling. From immersive tours to luxe cruises, we design experiences that connect people to places, and travelers to something deeper: curiosity, community, and a sense of wonder. Why This Role Matters Because the world is waiting and someone needs to help people find their way to it. You will be the spark behind honeymoons in the Maldives, solo soul-searching in Morocco, and family reunions in Tuscany. You wont just plan trips you will craft memories. Are you ready? Apply now. The world is calling. Will you answer?