This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Product Designer based in the United States.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the design of innovative digital products that solve complex business challenges across a wide range of industries. In this role, you will guide product experiences from initial discovery through launch, partnering closely with clients, engineers, and cross-functional teams to transform ambiguity into impactful solutions. You will balance strategic thinking, user-centered design, and technical collaboration while shaping products that deliver measurable outcomes. The position offers significant ownership and influence, requiring both hands-on design execution and leadership throughout the product lifecycle. Working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will help define product direction, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and champion design excellence. This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who thrives on solving difficult problems, embraces emerging technologies, and is passionate about turning ideas into successful products.
Accountabilities
- Lead end-to-end product design engagements, guiding projects from discovery and strategy through implementation and launch.
- Partner directly with clients and internal stakeholders to define business objectives, uncover user needs, and translate insights into effective product solutions.
- Facilitate discovery workshops, alignment sessions, design reviews, and user feedback activities to drive informed decision-making.
- Own the creation of user experiences across UX and UI design, interactive prototypes, user flows, visual design, and product architecture.
- Conduct and synthesize user research, leveraging findings to influence product strategy and improve customer outcomes.
- Design data-rich experiences, dashboards, and analytical interfaces that simplify complex information and support user decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout development to ensure design quality, technical feasibility, and successful product delivery.
- Maintain and evolve design systems, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency across products and platforms.
- Perform design quality assurance reviews and ensure final implementations align with the intended user experience.
- Explore and apply AI-enabled design workflows and emerging technologies to improve processes, accelerate learning, and enhance product innovation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of professional product design experience with a proven track record of shipping successful digital products.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept to launch, including both new product creation and iterative product improvements.
- Strong expertise in UX design, UI design, interaction design, prototyping, user research, and information architecture.
- Experience facilitating client-facing workshops, stakeholder discussions, and collaborative design sessions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and influence diverse audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.
- Deep understanding of design systems and scalable design practices.
- Experience integrating AI tools into product design workflows and an interest in leveraging emerging technologies responsibly.
- Proficiency in designing complex products involving data visualization, analytics, operational workflows, or enterprise software.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of outcomes while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary ranging from $115,000 to $160,000 USD, based on experience and qualifications.
- Additional variable compensation opportunities of up to 15%.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Monthly cell phone and internet stipend.
- Annual home office equipment stipend.
- Generous paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education and professional development stipend.
- Company-provided MacBook Pro and necessary work equipment.
- Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
- Opportunities to work on innovative products across multiple industries and emerging technologies.
- Collaborative culture focused on learning, growth, and impactful work.