Senior Director, Product Design

Summary

Join Deel as the Senior Director of Product Design and lead multiple divisions within the Product Design organization. You will guide up to 5 Product Design divisions, overseeing a team of up to 6 Lead Product Designers. Your leadership will drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of Deel’s design initiatives. You will conduct design reviews, provide actionable feedback, and create or update design frameworks. You will also contribute hands-on design work as needed and build industry-leading solutions. This role involves attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. You will play a pivotal role in building and scaling Deel’s world-class design team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years as a Product Design Director or equivalent role, with at least 6 years of prior experience as a hands-on Product Designer
• Proven ability to lead and grow large design organizations in fast-paced environments (ideally at a scale-up or startup)
• Strong understanding of Product, Design, and design systems, with the ability to collaborate across functions and teams effectively
• Willingness and ability to dive into hands-on design work when needed
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and aligning diverse stakeholders
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to thrive in a dynamic, multitasking environment
• Preferably based in EMEA or the Americas (ET timezone)

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, architecture, and accountability for the success of up to 5 Product Design divisions, each comprising multiple teams
• Directly manage up to 6 Lead Product Designers, each leading teams of up to 7 Product Designers, while coaching and mentoring both leads and their teams
• Conduct design reviews across all divisions, providing actionable feedback to ensure high-quality, cohesive, and innovative design solutions
• Create or update design frameworks and ensure alignment with Deel’s overall design system
• Step in to perform tactical or design work as needed to unblock teams and meet critical goals
• Build industry-leading solutions to complex challenges in high-dependency environments
• Attract, engage, and retain top talent, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the design team
• Play a pivotal role in building and scaling Deel’s world-class design team, redefining how people work across the globe

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling design teams in high-growth, technology-driven companies
• A portfolio showcasing your impact on design systems, team growth, and innovative product solutions

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access