Product Design Director, Digital

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement product design deliverables aligned with business objectives with a hands-on approach
• Lead and mentor a team of digital product designers, fostering creativity and professional growth
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Client Services to ensure cohesive product development
• Drive initiatives to inform design decisions and alignment of client goals
• Establish design processes, standards, and best practices
• Present product design strategies to internal and external executive leadership and stakeholders
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in product design
• Develop design standards, systems, and philosophies for our digital products that will differentiate us from our competitors

Skills:

• The Product Design Director, Digital leads the vision and execution of design strategies that shape impactful, user-centric products
• This role bridges business objectives with creative solutions, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver compelling user experiences
• The director oversees the product design lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs, client objectives, and company goals
• They champion design-led methodologies, foster a culture of innovation, and collaborate with executive leadership to drive product success and business growth through strategic design initiatives
• Product Design Direction: Drives the design direction and strategy for our clients
• They envision, articulate and produce the overall design aesthetic, ensuring that it aligns with the brand identity, customer goals, company objectives, and development deliverables
• Team Management: This design leader leads and manages the digital product design team, including hiring and mentoring the digital product design team members
• They foster a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging innovation and growth within the team
• Project Oversight: They oversee digital design projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they meet the required standards of quality and functionality
• This involves managing time deadlines, resources, and budgets and coordinating with other teams to ensure seamless execution
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborates with stakeholders from different departments, such as client services, engineering/development, and product management
• They work closely with these teams to understand their requirements and translate them into effective design solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design: A crucial aspect of the role is ensuring that the UX is at the forefront of all design decisions
• Champions design skills and principles to gain insights into user behavior, preferences, and pain points
• Design Standards and Guidelines: They work to establish and maintain design standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization and its clients
• This ensures consistency and coherence in all design outputs, promoting a strong and recognizable brand identity
• Continuous Improvement: Stays updated with design skills and trends, tools, and technologies
• They encourage continuous learning and skill development within the design team, fostering a culture of innovation and staying ahead of industry standards

Benefits:

• 💰 COMPENSATION: $100,000 - $120,000 DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision
• 401k matching contribution
• Generous paid time off compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid volunteer opportunities and company supported charitable events
• Collaborative, creative and fun team environment with professional growth opportunities

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience developing digital product experiences
• 5+ years of experience in cross-functional teams within an agency or consulting company
• 3+ years experience managing financials for a department or product(s) over $10M
• 3+ years experience managing and developing product design teams
• Proven track record of innovation in digital product design
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Advanced skills in prototyping digital product experiences in Figma
• Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing design systems at scale
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on design feasibility
• Proficiency in data visualization and the ability to translate complex data into actionable design insights
• Advanced knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience in designing for inclusive user experiences
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain design pattern libraries and style guides
• Strategic, technical and implementation experience with Design Systems
• Excellent ability to adapt and drive processes for digital product design through product development and ongoing support of digital product lifecycle of enhancements and maintenance
• Expert knowledge of cross-functional team collaboration and project management tools
• Responds positively and constructively to client and peer feedback

Company:

Miles Partnership

Location:

Denver, CO

Salary:

$100,000 - $120,000 yearly

Arrangement:

Onsite

Category ID:

1939

Term ID:

1648

Plan ID:

1027

Company Website:

http://www.milespartnership.com/

Application Type:

url

Application URL:

https://www.theladders.com/job/product-design-director-digital-miles-partnership-denver-co