Director of Product Design
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Director of Product Design is responsible for leading the vision strategy and execution of user-centered design across the organizations product portfolio. This role oversees design teams drives innovation and ensures the delivery of intuitive high-quality user experiences that align with business objectives and customer needs.
The ideal candidate is a strategic design leader with a strong background in product design user experience and team development capable of influencing product direction at an executive level.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the overall product design vision strategy and roadmap
- Lead and mentor a team of product designers UX/UI specialists and researchers
- Establish and maintain design standards systems and best practices
- Collaborate closely with product management engineering and marketing teams
- Drive user-centered design processes including research prototyping and usability testing
- Ensure consistency and quality across all digital products and platforms
- Advocate for user experience and design excellence at the leadership level
- Oversee design reviews feedback cycles and continuous improvement initiatives
- Integrate data and user insights into design decisions
- Manage design resources budgets and timelines effectively
- Stay informed about industry trends emerging technologies and competitive benchmarks
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Design Human-Computer Interaction Computer Science or a related field required
- Masters degree or advanced certifications in UX/UI or design leadership preferred
Experience
- 10 years of experience in product design UX/UI design or related fields
- 5 years of leadership experience managing design teams
- Proven track record of delivering successful digital products and scalable design systems
Skills and Competencies
- Strong expertise in user experience (UX) user interface (UI) and interaction design
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma Sketch or Adobe XD
- Deep understanding of design systems accessibility standards and usability principles
- Excellent leadership coaching and team development skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to balance creative vision with business and technical constraints
- Experience working in agile or product-driven environments
- Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for design decisions
Compensation
- Annual Salary Range: $160000 to $220000 USD depending on experience Certification and qualification
- Executive-level bonus structure and potential equity or stock options
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave and holidays
- Flexible work arrangements including remote or hybrid options
- Executive wellness and leadership development programs
- Professional development and conference sponsorships
- Life and disability insurance coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan or equity participation
Work Environment
This role may be performed in a remote hybrid based setting within the United States. Occasional travel may be required for team collaboration leadership meetings or product initiatives.
