Product Design Director

Summary

Join Method, a global design and engineering consultancy, as a senior design leader. You will oversee multiple complex projects, champion user-centered design, and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture. Responsibilities include business development, talent acquisition, and managing team resources. The ideal candidate possesses 12-15 years of experience in digital product design, 5+ years of team management experience, and a strong portfolio showcasing design excellence. Method offers competitive perks, including flexible PTO, 401k matching, comprehensive health benefits, and continuing education opportunities. Travel is required, typically up to 15%. The salary range varies by location (Colorado: $175k-$210k; New York City: $195k-$230k).

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in leading teams to design and launch digital products at scale
• 12- 15 years experience in digital product design from consultancies, agencies etc
• Your story reflects an ability to mentor a team in delivering good work and managing individuals in their career growth journeys
• Your portfolio reflects a solid foundation in understanding the complexity and intricacies of business problems, human needs and how they can be solved through products delivered. Your work to solve these is a perfect blend of form and function
• 5+ year team management experience through direct HR responsibilities for 10+ people
• Undergraduate and/or Masters Degree in Design[product, visual/interaction], or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to successfully articulate the same in business development, C-suite and company wide settings
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives in client organizations, and internally with multiple disciplines on projects at scale
• Proven ability to create/foster an inclusive and healthy community for both direct team(s) and company

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct multiple projects or a highly complex program of work with the right degree of hands on efforts, inspiring teams to deliver excellent outcomes
• Champion the importance of iteration through conceptual explorations, prototypes and detailed design always founded on a firm understanding of consumer needs and business possibilities
• Partner with senior design leadership in client organizations to champion the value of user centered design, setup/scale their design teams etc
• Participate in business development efforts by helping frame design perspectives and structuring approaches that reflect a valuable perspective on how business, human behavior and technology can intersect successfully and manifest in the experiences we deliver
• Partner closely with internal product design leadership peers to foster a culture that blends craft excellence, client centricity and an internal design community that is inspired and excited
• Create an environment that brings together the best of various disciplines with care for the uniqueness of each on projects
• Work with teams across the globe on internal and client initiatives and demonstrate the capacity to set up strong cross culture collaborations
• Foster a culture of curiosity and learning, creating opportunities for employees to learn and grow into our future leaders
• Drive recruitment efforts of a diverse workforce through both inbound vetting and outreach efforts through personal network
• Manage resourcing of team to projects balancing individual ambition, client needs and operational realities
• Collaborate closely with operational functions including resourcing, recruitment etc. to ensure operational excellence
• Support the careers of direct and indirect reports that demonstrates a focus on building a diverse workforce

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible PTO and work-from-home policies
• 401K matching
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits, starting on day 1
• Company lunches, company outings, along with a lot of snacks
• Health and wellness programs
• Other location specific perks (just ask!)