Director of Product Design

📋 Description

• Rockstar is currently hiring for a company dedicated to addressing the affordable housing crisis.

• PadSplit is in search of a Director of Design to spearhead and enhance design initiatives in product and marketing.

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong inclination towards mentorship, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to promote interdisciplinary design in a dynamic, rapidly expanding setting.

• Craft and communicate the design vision by formulating a strategic roadmap that aligns with company objectives and user requirements.

• Oversee design implementation for key projects in both product development and marketing.

• Work closely with teams across various departments, including Marketing, Product, and Engineering, to ensure a consistent brand and user experience.

• Refine and maintain the brand identity, guaranteeing uniformity across all interactions.

• Improve the existing design system by establishing component libraries, style guides, and documentation.

• Mentor and guide designers in their skills, methodologies, and career progression.

• Advocate for design centered around human needs in leadership deliberations.

• Analyze user feedback and data to guide design choices.

• Conduct design reviews and feedback sessions to nurture a collaborative and iterative design culture.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and incorporate best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Design Experience: Minimum of 8 years of design experience, with a focus on both product and marketing design.

• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of leadership experience guiding design teams and fostering growth and collaboration.

• Portfolio or Github: Robust portfolio showcasing a diverse array of design outputs across product and marketing endeavors.

• Design Best Practices: Extensive knowledge of user-centered design principles, methodologies, and research, ensuring the customer perspective is central to all projects.

• Design Tools Experience: Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to adapt to other design, prototyping, and research tools.

• Communication Skills: Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, capable of articulating design decisions to stakeholders and teams.

• Data-Driven Skills: Familiarity with marketing and product metrics, such as conversion funnels and campaign performance, to align design efforts with business goals.

• Real Estate or Marketplace Experience: Understanding of marketplaces or real estate industries is advantageous, providing context for the company's mission and operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position - guaranteed!

• Competitive compensation package with an equity incentive plan

• National medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage

• Company-provided life insurance

• Optional accidental insurances, FSA, and DCFSA benefits

• Unlimited paid-time off (PTO) policy with eleven (11) company-observed holidays

• 401(k) plan

• Twelve (12) weeks of paid time off for both birth and non-birth parents

• The chance to work in a leading company that is actively tackling the affordable housing crisis