Director of Design

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Requirements:

• 8+ years of design experience, with a demonstrated focus on both product and marketing design.
• 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring design teams, showcasing the ability to foster growth and collaboration.
• Strong portfolio that highlights a diverse range of design deliverables across product and marketing projects.
• Deep expertise in user-centered design principles, methodologies, and research, ensuring the customer voice is central to all initiatives.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with the flexibility to adapt to additional design, prototyping, and research tools.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design decisions to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of marketing and product metrics, such as conversion funnels and campaign performance, to align design efforts with business outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate the design vision by creating a strategic roadmap that aligns with company goals and user needs.
• Lead design execution for high-priority initiatives in both product (e.g., feature research and UI design) and marketing (e.g., digital campaigns and presentations).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product, and Engineering, to ensure cohesive brand and user experiences.
• Refine and evolve the brand identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints, from marketing materials to product interfaces.
• Enhance the current design system by creating component libraries, style guides, and documentation to support a consistent end-user experience.
• Mentor and coach designers on their craft, methodology, and career growth, providing feedback and support for ongoing improvement.
• Advocate for human-centered design in leadership discussions, promoting the value of qualitative research and customer insights.
• Analyze and review user feedback and data to inform design decisions and prioritize feature improvements or new projects.
• Facilitate design critiques and feedback sessions, fostering a collaborative and iterative design culture.
• Stay updated on industry trends and integrate best practices to keep the design and branding at the forefront of the market.