Vice President Product Design
Vice President Product Design
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Job Description
Why project44
At project44 we revolutionize supply chains with our HighVelocity Supply Chain Platform. As the connective tissue of the supply chain project44 optimizes global product movement delivering unparalleled resiliency sustainability and value for our customers. We operate the worlds most trusted endtoend visibility platform tracking over 1 billion shipments annually for 1300 leading brands across various industries including manufacturing automotive retail life sciences food & beverage and oil chemical & gas. Our HighVelocity platform eliminates supply chain friction enabling sophisticated inventory control exceptional customer experience and predictive analytics through machine learning and automation.
If youre eager to be part of a winning team that works together to solve some of the most challenging supply chain challenges every daylets talk.
Position Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Product Design to lead our product design efforts at project44. As the Sr. Dir of Design you will be responsible for driving the design vision and strategy across our platform and applications ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. You will lead a talented team of product designers and collaborate closely with product management engineering and other stakeholders to deliver worldclass design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead endtoend product design efforts aligning with project44s strategic vision and business goals.
- Manage and mentor a team of product designers fostering a culture of creativity collaboration and excellence.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define and execute design strategies that enhance user experience and drive product adoption.
- Oversee the development of UI components and ensure seamless collaboration between design and development teams.
- Establish and maintain best practices for design systems and component libraries ensuring consistency and efficiency in UI design.
- Facilitate design reviews and presentations gathering feedback and aligning stakeholders on design decisions.
- Evangelize design thinking within the organization and externally positioning Project44 as a leader in product design for the logistics industry.
Qualifications
- 12 years of experience in designing digital products with a focus on strategic Product and UX systems thinking.
- 5 years of experience in a design leadership role including building and maturing design teams and processes in a growthstage business.
- Proven track record of leading successful complex B2B design initiatives from concept to launch to iteration including setting and achieving quantitative and qualitative success metrics.
- Proficient in design tools such as Sketch and Figma with expertise in creating pragmatic design systems.
- Proficient in interaction design information architecture and at least one additional UX competency (user research visual design or product design).
- Ability to lead design conversations within a team or group context solving complex problems collaboratively.
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work crossfunctionally with internal and external partners.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in HumanComputer Interaction Graphic Design Industrial Design or related field.
- Strong understanding of usercentered design principles and methodologies.
- Experience with design tools such as Figma and familiarity with libraries.
- Strong problemsolving skills and a bias for action with the ability to drive projects forward in a collaborative environment.
- Passion for selflearning and staying updated on industry trends especially in AI analytics and design.
- Willing to roll up your sleeves and be handson when needed.
Diversity & Inclusion
Were designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. We can only deliver a truly worldclass product and experience if our teams are as diverse and unique communities we are building for. So its up to us to create a company where anyone can bring their authentic self to work everyday. Were constantly working to improve and we accept our responsibility to elevate the voices left in the margins. Its on every one of us.
Our focus on inclusion manifests in the way we hire the customers we serve and the regions we prioritize. Were building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for: a company that celebrates you for being you.
We pride ourselves on celebrating everyone project44 is an equal opportunity employer actively working on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where underrepresented groups can thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves wed love to review your application!
For any needed accommodations during the hiring process please email Even if you dont meet 100 of the above qualifications you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50 of the roles requirements.
More about project44
Since 2014 project44 has been transforming the way one of the largest most important global industries does business. As transportation and logistics continues to evolve and customer expectations around delivery become more demanding industry technology must rise to the occasion. In just a few short years weve created a digital infrastructure that eliminates the inefficiencies caused by dated technology and manual processes. Our Advanced Visibility Platform is used by the worlds leading brands to track shipments collaborate with supply chain partners drive operational efficiencies and create outstanding customer experiences.
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Employment Type
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