Director of Product Design

Summary

Join Swiftly, a retail digital technology startup, as their Director of Product Design. You will lead and grow the product design and UXR team, guiding designers to achieve optimal design and UX outcomes while considering business needs. This role involves facilitating cross-functional collaboration, identifying strategic opportunities for the design team, and establishing a gold standard for design execution. Close collaboration with the VP of Product is expected to shape the future of Swiftly's products. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a fast-growing company and experience building high-performing design teams. Swiftly offers a collaborative environment and values employee contributions.

Requirements

• 6+ years of product design experience, with at least 2+ years of experience managing and building small design teams
• Experience leading design in a startup environment through significant growth phases
• Background in designing design systems for multi-channel platforms
• Experience with design systems and scaling design processes
• 5+ years of proven history shipping consumer mobile and/or web products
• Confidence working with modern design tools including Figma, Adobe XD, InVision
• Proven ability to work with engineering teams and product managers to create the best possible experience given difficult constraints
• Experience designing based on user research such as surveys, interviews, and usability testing
• Familiarity with coding concepts or working alongside developers using tools like Cursor, Copilot, or similar AI-assisted development tools
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Proven track record of owning and elevating a design function in a fast-growing company
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UX/UI design skills across web and mobile platforms
• Experience in commerce, loyalty, or related complex product areas
• Demonstrated ability to shape product strategy through collaborative partnerships with engineering and product teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into design decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design vision to all levels of the organization
• Experience building and leading high-performing design teams
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term vision
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• A mix of startup and large software company experience
• $155,000 - $175,000 a year