Head of Product Design
Job Summary
The Head of Product Design will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of talented designers to create exceptional user experiences that drive business growth. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the needs of our customers and align with our overall product strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Vision: Establish and articulate a clear design vision that aligns with the company's strategic goals.
- Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of product designers.
- Design Process: Develop and implement efficient design processes that ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that design decisions are aligned with business objectives.
- User Research: Conduct and analyze user research to understand customer needs and preferences.
- Design Strategy: Develop and execute design strategies that drive product innovation and customer satisfaction.
- Metrics: Track and analyze key design metrics to measure the effectiveness of design initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing design teams.
- Strong understanding of user experience principles and best practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Experience with design tools and methodologies (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
Desired Skills
- Experience with design systems and component libraries.
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles.
- Experience with data-driven design and A/B testing.