Senior Director, Product Design

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Requirements:

• 12+ years experience in designing digital products required, with an emphasis on strategic Product and UX systems thinking.
• 5 years experience in a design leadership role, with experience building and maturing design teams and processes within a growth stage business.
• Proven track record of leading successful complex B2B design initiatives from concept to launch to iteration, inclusive of setting and hitting quantitative and qualitative success metrics.
• Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, and in creating pragmatic design systems.
• Proficient in interaction design, information architecture, and at least one more UX competency: user research, visual design, or product design.
• Ability to lead design conversations within a team or group context, to reason through complex problems and arrive at elegant solutions in a collaborative way.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal partners and external partners alike.

Responsibilities:

• Define and articulate the product design vision, strategy, and goals for your areas; aligning them with the overall business objectives.
• Lead, grow, and inspire a diverse team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with C-level executives and other key stakeholders to integrate design thinking into strategic decision-making processes and drive business growth.
• Establish and maintain design standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across all design initiatives.
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies, trends, and user behaviors, and leveraging them to create breakthrough design solutions.
• Advocate for customer-centricity and accessibility, ensuring that our products/services are inclusive and meet the needs of diverse user groups.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, marketing, and customer support, to deliver cohesive and compelling experiences.