A Place for Mom · 5 days ago

Director of Product Design

New York, NY

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $165K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead UX/UI Strategy and Vision Across Product Lines: Define the overarching design vision and strategy for our full suite of products. Establish a high-level direction for UX and UI elements that fosters a cohesive user experience across platforms

Design System Creation and Management: Develop and maintain a scalable design system to ensure consistency across all touchpoints. Work closely with engineers, product teams and marketing to implement and refine system components that support product goals

Project Management Across All Product Lines: Oversee and manage design projects across the full product range, ensuring each meets quality standards and aligns with the strategic vision. Balance high-level design thinking with the ability to dive into project specifics as needed

User Research and Testing: Oversee and conduct research to understand user needs, motivations, and behaviors across product lines. Use insights to inform design and continuously improve the user experience. Facilitate user testing, gather feedback, and iterate on designs to meet both business and user goals

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure design requirements align with technical and business constraints. Advocate for the user at every stage, balancing user needs with strategic objectives

Prototype Development: Guide the team in creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. Take a hands-on approach in key projects to develop prototypes that capture complex interactions

Mentorship and Team Development: Lead a team of 2-3 designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and growth opportunities for each team member. Foster a collaborative and supportive design culture where team members can develop professionally

Creative Agency Management: Manage relationships with external creative and design agencies (where appropriate) to support the CPO and product leads in developing a long-term product strategy and vision

Quality Control: Maintain high standards for design quality and oversee final implementation to ensure a polished and consistent user experience. Conduct regular reviews and provide feedback to ensure deliverables meet quality benchmarks

Stakeholder Communication and Advocacy: Present design concepts and articulate design rationale to executive stakeholders, securing alignment and support for the design vision. Act as an advocate for design within the organization, emphasizing the importance of user-centered design

Trend Awareness and Innovation: Stay updated on emerging trends, tools, and standards in UX and UI design. Bring fresh ideas and an innovative approach to the team, ensuring our design practices and solutions remain competitive

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