ConvertKit is hiring a
Product Design Director

Summary

ConvertKit is seeking a Product Design Director to lead all product design and drive excellence in design research, user experience, and cohesive product experiences. The role involves building and managing a high-performing team, conducting research, partnering with cross-functional teams, and staying up-to-date on the latest trends in design.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Product Design or related field
• 4+ years of experience in Product Design management
• Experience in hiring and managing design and UX professionals
• Expertise in design, design research, and content strategy
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a high performing team
• Coach and develop the design team
• Create systems, motivation, and accountability for your team
• Drive collaboration and vision across the company
• Lead the development and execution of ConvertKit’s Product Design strategy
• Review design deliverables and drive for exceptional quality
• Conduct research and cultivate this knowledge within the team
• Lead by example with hands-on design work as needed
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director of our Brand Studio team
• Manage our content strategy

Benefits

• Standardized salaries based on position, no matter where you live
• Profit Sharing
• Twenty (20) days of paid time off during each year of employment
• Paid vacation bonus of $1,000 for taking five consecutive days of vacation
• Ten paid holidays a year
• Annual, team-wide winter break from Christmas to New Year's
• Monthly medical benefits up to $1,850 a month toward premiums
• Dental and vision premiums covered 100%
• Two weeks of paid sick time each year, including mental health + well being days
• Twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave and flexible scheduling in your child’s first year
• Childcare benefit up to $3,000 annually
• Up to six weeks of paid bereavement leave, medical leave, and disaster after six months of employment
• Gender affirming benefits
• $4,000 equipment allowance for your first two years, $3,000 budget every following two years
• Individual learning + development budget ($3,500/year)
• Four-week, paid sabbatical after five years with the team