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Lead Product Designer (United States)

Leads major product design initiatives, scales design systems, conducts strategic user research, and mentors designers to shape product direction and user experience. Requires 7+ years experience with proven business impact and cross-functional leadership.

130k – 200kCaliforniaConnecticutWashington, DC+17 moreProduct DesignRemote7+ YOE

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Drive major design initiatives that span multiple product areas and significantly impact business outcomes, leading cross-functional teams through complex design challenges.
  • Lead and scale our design system, establishing governance, documentation, and adoption processes that ensure consistency and efficiency across all product touchpoints.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to integrate design thinking into organizational strategy and roadmap planning, influencing product decisions at the leadership level.
  • Plan and execute strategic user research that informs product direction and business strategy, using data and analytics to measure design impact on business metrics.
  • Mentor and develop designers across all levels while leading design critiques and establishing feedback cultures that elevate the entire team.
  • Lead cross-functional ideation sessions for complex problems, creating solutions at the intersection of design, business objectives, and technology that advance design-driven initiatives.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of professional experience as a Product Designer, with demonstrated progression in scope and impact, including a portfolio showcasing strategic thinking and design leadership.
  • Proven track record of driving major design initiatives that significantly impacted business outcomes, with experience establishing design processes or standards in growing organizations.
  • Familiarity/experience with leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies in design, including creating AI-driven features with awareness of ethical considerations.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence product strategy and business decisions through design expertise, including experience leading cross-functional teams and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
  • Advanced experience in user research methodologies and strategic research planning, with proven ability to balance competing priorities and make strategic trade-offs.
  • Expert-level proficiency in design tools and systems with experience scaling design operations, plus a strong understanding of technical constraints and development processes.
  • Proven experience mentoring and developing design talent across multiple levels, with strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership and executive teams.

Compensation

Base Salary (GeoLo 1): $185,000—$200,000 USD Base Salary (GeoLo 2): $166,500—$180,000 USD Base Salary (GeoLo 3): $148,000—$160,000 USD Base Salary (GeoLo 4): $129,500—$140,000 USD

Skills

FigmaSketchAdobe XDDesign SystemsUser ResearchPrototypingAi Design ToolsInteraction DesignVisual DesignUsability Testing

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