# Lead Product Designer (United States)
**Company:** [Karat](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/karat)
**Location:** Remote
**Salary:** $130K-$200K
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Design Systems, User Research, Prototyping, Ai Design Tools, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Usability Testing
**Posted:** 2025-10-21
> 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.
## Job Description
## 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**
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