Director, Product Design

United StatesFull-TimeDirector

Salary223,600 - 299,100 USD per year

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Extensive experience leading product design teams within SaaS, enterprise software, or large-scale platform environments.
Proven track record building and managing teams of 10+ designers and design leaders.
Strong expertise in simplifying complex workflows and delivering intuitive user experiences for operational or financial systems.
Hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and emerging AI-driven user experiences.
Experience designing for AI-powered or agentic workflows where users interact with automated recommendations, approvals, or system-generated outputs.
Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, accessibility standards, and modern product development processes.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong prioritization, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution while driving measurable business and customer outcomes.

Lead the design vision and execution for back-office experiences, including workflows related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, inventory, project financials, and operational management.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of product designers and design managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and leadership teams to shape product strategy, define roadmaps, and prioritize impactful user-centered initiatives.
Establish scalable design standards, processes, and best practices that balance speed, quality, accessibility, and business outcomes.
Drive innovation in AI-assisted and agentic design experiences, ensuring systems are intuitive, transparent, and user-friendly.
Use customer research, analytics, and insights to deeply understand user needs and deliver measurable improvements to the overall user experience.
Influence organizational design maturity by promoting strong design thinking, operational excellence, and strategic alignment across teams.
Oversee team resource allocation, project prioritization, performance management, and the overall health and effectiveness of the design organization.

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