Design Director, Product Design
Location
United States
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$125K - $158K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Design Director, Product Design
Instrument
• Lead the design of complex digital products, platforms, and experiences from concept through execution. • Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to define opportunities, shape solutions, and drive alignment. • Guide teams through ambiguity, helping translate complex challenges into clear, thoughtful experiences. • Establish and maintain a high bar for craft across visual design, interaction design, systems thinking, and user experience. • Facilitate workshops, presentations, critiques, and working sessions with clients and internal teams. • Mentor designers through feedback, creative direction, and collaborative problem-solving. • Balance strategic vision with practical execution, ensuring ideas can be delivered successfully. • Lead multiple projects and workstreams while supporting team health, quality, and delivery. • Champion collaboration across design, strategy, production, and technology disciplines. • Stay curious about emerging technologies and help teams thoughtfully explore new opportunities and ways of working.
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of experience leading the design of complex digital products, platforms, services, or interactive experiences.
- Strong product design expertise, with the ability to connect user needs, business goals, and technical realities.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating closely with strategy, technology, and production partners.
- Systems-thinking mindset with experience navigating large-scale, interconnected experiences.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to lead multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high standard of craft and execution.
- Confidence working directly with clients, building trust, and guiding complex conversations.
- Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and enthusiasm for exploring how they can enhance products, experiences, and workflows.
- A collaborative, humble approach to leadership and problem-solving.
Benefits
- Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment
- Great Compensation with Annual Reviews (Learn more about our Pay Philosophy)
- 401(k) Matching with Immediate Vesting
- Robust Medical, Vision, and Accident Insurance
- Generous Paid Holidays and unlimited PTO
- Monthly Wellbeing Stipend
- Career Management and Leadership Training
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