Director of Product Design
New York City, New York
Direct Hire
$130k - $170k
Our client is seeking a visionary Director of Product Design to lead and elevate our design strategy, empowering millions of employees to navigate their health and wealth journeys. This role demands a strategic leader who can not only drive design execution but also shape the overall product design vision. You will lead a talented team of designers in a player-coach role, fostering a culture of innovation, user-centricity, and excellence. We're looking for someone who excels at transforming complex problems into intuitive, impactful solutions, leveraging user research and data to inform strategic design decisions. This leader will be pivotal in driving collaboration across Product, Engineering, and Growth, ensuring a cohesive and compelling user experience across our entire ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define and evolve the product design vision and strategy in alignment with our client's mission and business goals.
- Lead the design team, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Oversee the entire user journey—from first interaction to referral and advocacy.
- Drive strategic design initiatives that impact the entire product ecosystem, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Establish clear design KPIs tied to business outcomes (e.g., engagement, retention, NPS).
- 10+ years of professional experience in product design, 4-5 years in management roles with a proven track record of leading design teams and influencing product strategy.
- Strong portfolio showcasing strategic design thinking, user-centered design solutions, and successful product launches.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor design teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Proven experience in conducting user research, usability testing, and data-driven design validation.
- Active engagement with and curiosity about the AI landscape.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business goals into design solutions.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design vision and strategy to diverse audiences.
- Expert-level proficiency with Figma and modern design tools
- SDK design experience is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Experience in tech startups within healthcare, finance, benefits, or related industries.
- Strong skills in balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
- Experience building and maintaining design systems across large product suites.
- Demonstrated ability to influence product roadmap through strategic design thinking.
- Openness to adopting new tools, processes, and ways of working to improve outcomes.