Product Design Director jobs in Saint Louis, MO

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Director of Product Design.

EquipmentShare is searching for a Director of Product Design. You will be a fierce advocate for the people who use our products, as well as the members of the Design team. You are a thoughtful team leader, manager and systems-level design thinker - with strong instincts and outstanding intuition informed by user needs and insights. You'll be responsible for guiding the careers of your team members, working closely with each of them to help them realize their full potential.

Your Opportunity to Grow With Us as Director of Product Design

The EquipmentShare team is a close-knit group of professionals who all share an interest in providing a service and product that improves our customer's experience. Above all, we care about building something people want, and the only way to do that is by assembling a skilled, passionate and talented team.

The engineering teams and our Director of Product Designer will work with are fully remote and highly autonomous. However, you should be able to occasionally (once a quarter) work in common team hub locations.

Primary Responsibilities for Director of Product Design

• In this role, you'll take the time to understand not just the execution side of UX, but also the business aspects of the products we build.
• You'll collaborate with our Director of Product, VPs of Experience and Engineering and frequently collaborate with the founders and CXO to create innovative experiences across all of EquipmentShare's products, leveraging your passion for brand, craft and design quality.

Why We're a Better Place to Work

• Remote First
• True Work/Life balance
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance and medical coverage benefits
• 401(k) and company match
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid primary and secondary parental leave
• Management commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Choice of MacBook Pro, Linux, or Windows machine
• Wellness benefits including a Gym stipend for remote employees
• Family monthly dinner stipend
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.
• 2 free audio books a month centered around personal & professional development

About You

Our Director of Product Design loves a challenge and wants the opportunity to grow with a fast-paced company. Industry competitors often have layers of tenured management that create barriers to career advancement. The opportunity for career growth is unparalleled at EquipmentShare, where you'll find no shortage of challenging yet fulfilling work, chances to build new skills and supportive teammates who will push you to achieve your best.

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that's long been resistant to change.

Skills & Qualifications for Head of Product Design

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field or equivalent practical experience
• 10 years of experience in product design or UX
• 5 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams
• 3 years of work experience working with executive leaders

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization
• Working knowledge or experience working in the Construction or Fleet Management Industries
• Portfolio highlighting multiple projects and your direct contributions

Since our founding in 2014 and incorporation in 2015, we've had nationwide growth — and we're not stopping anytime soon. Ready to support our mission, invest in yourself and discover your potential? Then we'd love to meet you. Apply today.

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