Product Design Director

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Product Design, working within Product/SaaS startups or scaleups.
• 6+ years of leadership experience with direct reports under your guidance.
• Experience implementing design systems, standards, and workflows for efficient, high-quality creative output.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, including experience with user research, wireframing and rapid prototyping.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience leading design projects across multiple platforms (web/mobile).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience within Business-Travel/Events/Meetings preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the overall design vision and strategy across our product suite, ensuring a consistent and high-quality user experience.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles, ensuring that our products meet the needs of our users and stand out in the market.
• Develop and implement wireframes and rapid prototypes to visualize and test design concepts quickly.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate best practices into design processes.
• Take ownership of key design projects, from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams to translate product requirements into intuitive and engaging designs.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterate on designs based on feedback to continuously improve the user experience.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to your design team, helping them grow in their careers.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the design team, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet the highest standards of quality.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that design decisions are aligned with overall product and business strategies.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, effectively communicating the value of design in achieving business objectives.
• Foster strong working relationships across departments to facilitate smooth collaboration and project execution.