Design Director, Product Design

Summary

Join Huge as a Design Director and lead world-class clients and multidisciplinary teams, delivering exceptional design solutions. Manage client relationships, understand business objectives, and translate them into effective design strategies. Lead the design process, mentor team members, and collaborate with product and project managers. Set creative direction, drive innovation, and ensure design excellence. Maintain high quality control, provide client feedback, and monitor project timelines. This remote position requires 10+ years of experience in product or UX design, including 4+ years in creative leadership roles.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Product or UX Design, including at least 4 years in creative leadership roles
• Proven ability to lead complex programs with multiple workstreams, delivering high-impact solutions for world-class clients
• Experience driving the development and evolution of digital design systems and visual identity frameworks
• Strong UX background with a sharp eye for craft, usability, and strategic product thinking
• Skilled at defining briefs, translating business needs and user insights into thoughtful product experiences, and inspiring innovative thinking
• Deep understanding of current design trends, technologies, and methodologies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading strategic conversations and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Proven track record of building client trust, growing relationships, and aligning internal and external teams
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a history of effective mentorship and coaching across all levels
• Committed to talent development and fostering an environment where designers can do their best work
• Being comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to provide clear direction and support in evolving contexts

Responsibilities

• Interact with and manage world-class clients and their brands, serving as a key point of contact for all creative matters, and ensuring their needs and expectations are met
• Develop strong relationships with clients, Understand clients' business objectives and translate them into effective design strategies
• Lead and oversee the entire design process and creative work within multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring collaboration and cohesion, while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence
• Mentor and develop creative team members, transmitting passion, and helping them build their career paths, grow their skills and expertise
• Collaborate with Product and Project Managers to validate requirements, provide design input, scope and manage projects, align the team’s workflow, and flag risks or reschedule reviews when needed
• Set the creative direction for projects, ensuring alignment with clients' brand guidelines and objectives
• Drive innovation and push the boundaries of design, keeping up with industry trends and best practices
• Inspire and motivate the team to deliver world-class design solutions
• Ensure the highest standards of design excellence and quality control across all projects
• Regularly review and provide feedback on design deliverables to ensure client satisfaction
• Monitor project progress and timelines, ensuring timely and successful project delivery

Benefits

$130.60 — $169.35 USD