Lead Product Designer

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.

• 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.