Director, Product Design

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Product Design in United States.

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary design leader to shape the future of complex SaaS experiences within a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end design strategy for critical back-office workflows, helping transform how operational and financial teams interact with technology at scale. You will lead and mentor a high-performing design organization while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and executive stakeholders to deliver intuitive, AI-enhanced user experiences. The position combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership, offering the chance to build scalable systems, elevate design standards, and champion user-centered innovation across the organization. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace emerging AI-powered design practices, and are passionate about simplifying highly complex workflows for real-world users.

• Lead the design vision and execution for back-office experiences, including workflows related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, inventory, project financials, and operational management.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of product designers and design managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and leadership teams to shape product strategy, define roadmaps, and prioritize impactful user-centered initiatives.
• Establish scalable design standards, processes, and best practices that balance speed, quality, accessibility, and business outcomes.
• Drive innovation in AI-assisted and agentic design experiences, ensuring systems are intuitive, transparent, and user-friendly.
• Use customer research, analytics, and insights to deeply understand user needs and deliver measurable improvements to the overall user experience.
• Influence organizational design maturity by promoting strong design thinking, operational excellence, and strategic alignment across teams.
• Oversee team resource allocation, project prioritization, performance management, and the overall health and effectiveness of the design organization.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience leading product design teams within SaaS, enterprise software, or large-scale platform environments.
• Proven track record building and managing teams of 10+ designers and design leaders.
• Strong expertise in simplifying complex workflows and delivering intuitive user experiences for operational or financial systems.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and emerging AI-driven user experiences.
• Experience designing for AI-powered or agentic workflows where users interact with automated recommendations, approvals, or system-generated outputs.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design methodologies, accessibility standards, and modern product development processes.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong prioritization, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution while driving measurable business and customer outcomes.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus, and equity opportunities.
• Salary range for U.S.-based candidates: $223,600 – $299,100 USD, depending on experience and location.
• Flexible paid time off and strong support for autonomous and remote work.
• Comprehensive onboarding, leadership development programs, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with extensive dependent coverage options.
• 401(k) matching program, FSA/HSA options, and telehealth memberships.
• Family-focused benefits including parental leave, fertility assistance, surrogacy and adoption reimbursement, and maternity support services.
• Additional perks including pet insurance, legal advisory support, financial wellness tools, recognition programs, and peer-nominated awards.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture focused on innovation, diversity, and career growth.