We are looking for a passionate product leader to step in as Head of Product Design as we continue to focuson building for scale and competitive advantage. In this role, you will lead a team of designers to create and deliver innovative products that meet the needs of our customers and drive business growth. You will scale the team through hyper-growth, reinforcing a culture of high performance, innovation, and collaboration. As a cross-functional partner to senior leaders around the company, you will dive into the business context and become an expert on our product as you participatein strategic planning and translate the big picture into a clear roadmap and goals to set your teams up to succeed. You will report directly intothe CTO and work closely with engineering, product managers, and other cross functional teams.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Lead the product design team in creating compelling user experiences for our platform
Develop and execute a product design strategy that aligns with business goals and customer needs
Working with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, fellow designers) to drive design vision and strategy that meets the needs of our users.
Manage full lifecycle product design process from ideation to launch, ensuring that designs are delivered on time and within budget
Building positive, collaborative relationships with product management, development, and the design team, as well as continuously "raising the bar" as an effective leader of positive change.
Manage a team of product designers, actively coaching your direct reports and building their leadership capabilities through continuous feedback, reviews, and mentorship
Here's what we're looking for:
15 years of experience in product design, with at least 10years in leadership roles.
Expert knowledge of the end to end product design process, demonstrating a command of product strategy, distilling the jobs to be done for a given user, journey mapping, wireframing and prototyping, user testing, and high fidelity visuals.
The ability to craft beautiful designs and delightful, useful, and usable experiences; you have strengths in visual design, interaction, and product design
Deep experience with driving and applying user-centered design processes while working with cross-functional teams including development, product management, and product research.
Proficient in product design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Origami, Principal.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills; you have the ability to help your team and stakeholders understand the “why” behind your design rationale.
Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of designers, with experience scaling a team through periods of rapid growth
Cash compensation:
The base pay range for this role is $240,000-$260,000/year plus stock options, and a targeted annual bonus potential of up to 15% of base. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise & may vary from the amount above.
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