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Motive · 1 day ago

Director, Product Design

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$260K/yr - $286K/yr

10+ years exp

Motive is a company that empowers physical operations with innovative tools to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability. They are seeking a strategic and impactful Director of Product Design to lead the design vision for their Fleet Management product team, focusing on user-centric experiences across web and mobile platforms.

Computer Software

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive strategic design initiatives that directly contribute to key business objectives and the product roadmap for our Fleet Management suite

Identify and champion opportunities for innovation and differentiation through user-centered design across the Fleet Management platform

Lead the development and communication of a cohesive design vision for the Fleet Management product area, aligning with the broader company strategy

Empower and guide a team of product designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality design execution

Champion a user-centric design culture across the organization, advocating for user needs and design excellence

Establish and evangelize high design standards and best practices throughout the product development lifecycle

Lead design projects end to end, from initial strategic framing through detailed execution and iteration

Contribute to and evolve our design system and component library to ensure consistency and efficiency across all product touchpoints

Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and operations leadership to define product strategy, prioritize initiatives, and ensure seamless execution

Build alignment and articulate a compelling design vision through strong storytelling and presentation skills to various audiences, including executive leadership

Qualification

User experience designProduct design leadershipDesign systems developmentSaaS environment experienceWebMobile productsCuriosityPassionStorytelling skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTeam collaboration

Required

10+ years of progressive experience in user experience, interaction, and interface design, with significant experience leading and managing product design teams within a SaaS environment

Demonstrated success leading the design of complex web and mobile products in collaboration with cross-functional teams

A compelling online portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, strategic thinking, leadership in driving design vision, problem-solving abilities, and the successful delivery of impactful user experiences and business outcomes

Deep understanding of and proven experience in developing, implementing, and scaling design systems across multiple product lines

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and build consensus across diverse stakeholders

Experience collaborating effectively with distributed or global teams and navigating different cultural and communication styles

Strong business acumen and the ability to understand how design decisions impact business outcomes

Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry undergoing disruption

Unbounded curiosity and a passion for solving complex challenges

Preferred

Familiarity with or a strong interest in the fleet management, logistics, or related industries is a plus

Benefits

Health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits

Paid time off

Sick time off

Short term and long term disability coverage

Life insurance

401k contribution

Company

Motive

Glassdoor4.0

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable.

Founded in 2013

San Francisco, California, US

1001-5000 employees

http://gomotive.com

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