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Director – Product Design

Director – Product Design

CompanyPlume
LocationUnited States
Salary$205000 – $241000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience designing and launching consumer mobile applications for iOS and Android, web/eCommerce, and enterprise web desktop solutions.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design, interaction design, and visual design expertise.
  • Proven expertise in design and research process and strategy.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
  • Solid understanding of mobile design patterns, accessibility, and platform guidelines (iOS/Android).
  • Experience in conducting user research, A/B testing, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design execution when needed.

Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and inspire a world-class UX/UI design team, fostering innovation and professional growth.
  • Define and drive the overarching UX/UI vision, strategy, design principles, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with business goals and user expectations.
  • Partner with executive leadership to influence product roadmaps and long-term strategic planning.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to align design initiatives with business objectives and user needs.
  • Oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring high-quality, user-centered design solutions at scale.
  • Drive research-led design decisions by leveraging user insights, usability testing, and data analytics.
  • Establish and maintain a scalable design system and visual identity across all mobile and web platforms.
  • Advocate for user experience and design thinking at the executive level, influencing key product and business decisions.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge in mobile and web UX/UI design.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Product domain experience in one of the following areas is preferred: residential internal, consumer IOT, or smart home.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field (preferred).