Head - Product Design (6-10 yrs)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients.

As the Head of Product Design, you will define and lead the design vision and strategy, ensuring the delivery of exceptional user experiences that align with customer needs and business objectives.

You will play a key role in building and mentoring a top-tier design team, fostering a culture of innovation and user-centricity.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-on Design Leadership:

- Lead the creation of innovative and intuitive product experiences from concept to launch.

- Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and consistency.

- Stay actively involved in design tasks to set quality benchmarks and lead by example.

Team Building:

- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing product design team.

- Foster a collaborative and creative environment that promotes professional growth and design excellence.

- Establish design processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and output quality.

Customer-Centric Approach:

- Champion a user-first mentality, integrating customer feedback and user research into design decisions.

- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design concepts.

- Advocate for user needs and experiences across the organization.

Strategic Design Vision:

- Develop and communicate a compelling design vision aligned with the company's mission and strategic goals.

- Drive the evolution of the design language and ensure consistent application across all products.

- Design innovative solutions for cutting-edge AI-driven applications, pushing the boundaries of user experience in the AI domain.

- Identify opportunities for design innovation to differentiate the company in the market.

Experience: A minimum of 6 years in product design roles, including at least 2 years in a leadership position.

Leadership Skills:

- Proven ability to lead and inspire design teams with a track record of building successful design departments.

- Hands-on Designer: Comfortable contributing directly to design projects as needed.

- Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of user-centered design principles with a passion for creating solutions that address real customer problems.

- Strategic Thinker: Capable of translating business objectives into innovative design strategies.

- Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with evolving priorities.