Director of Product Design
Director of Product Design
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Job Description
The Position:
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader who will guide teach and maximize the talents of our existing designers in the pursuit of advancing our digital experiences and driving growth for APFM. We are seeking an experienced and visionary UX/UI Design Lead who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about usercentered design. This role is ideal for a creative leader who can balance strategic oversight with handson work inspire a team and foster crossfunctional collaboration across stakeholders and product lines. Youll manage and oversee design efforts across our full range of products leading a team of 23 designers providing growth opportunities for each and managing relationships with external creative agencies as needed. This leader will report to the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and partner with product leads to formulate a longterm product strategy and vision that aligns with our business priorities and goals.
Who you are:
The ideal candidate for this role is a visionary design leader with a strong usercentered mindset who thrives in a dynamic collaborative environment. You are skilled at balancing highlevel strategy with handson work and you bring both creativity and analytical skills to solve complex design challenges. With exceptional communication and project management skills youre comfortable overseeing design projects across multiple product lines and aligning crossfunctional teams around a cohesive design vision. Your leadership style is centered on empowering and mentoring others creating growth opportunities for team members and fostering a supportive innovative design culture. If youre excited about driving impactful user experiences managing creative agencies and shaping longterm product strategy this role is for you.
What you will do:
- Lead UX/UI Strategy and Vision Across Product Lines: Define the overarching design vision and strategy for our full suite of products. Establish a highlevel 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 highlevel 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
- CrossFunctional 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 highfidelity mockups. Take a handson approach in key projects to develop prototypes that capture complex interactions
- Mentorship and Team Development: Lead a team of 23 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 longterm 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 usercentered 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
Qualifications :
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Bachelors degree in Design HCI or a related field
- 7 years of experience in UX/UI design with 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience leading design projects across multiple product lines (twosided marketplace organizations a plus)
- Proficiency in design tools like Sketch Figma InVision Adobe Creative Suite and prototyping tools
- Experience managing creative agencies and collaborating with senior product leadership
- Proven experience creating and maintaining design systems
- Strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design expertise across various platforms
Additional Information :
Compensation
- Base Salary: $155000 to $% Bonus
- Benefits:
- 401(k) plus match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
