Director of Product Design (NYC Hybrid)
New York
**Job Title:** Director of Product Design **Location:** New York City (Hybrid) Our client is a rapidly scaling technology company providing an AI-driven visual development platform that enables users to build and launch software without writing code. With a global community of over six million users, they are breaking down barriers to innovation by allowing creators to transition from simple prompts to fully functional, production-ready applications across web and mobile platforms. Their product bridges the gap between the speed of AI generation and the stability of robust, enterprise-grade software. We are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead and scale a dedicated team of product designers. In this role, you will own the end-to-end user experience, driving the overarching design vision and establishing essential design processes. You will guide a growing team through comprehensive user research, prototyping, and UI design, while refining a cohesive design system to ensure an intuitive journey for users moving from initial idea to a scalable launched product. **Requirements** * 10+ years of product design experience tackling complex UX challenges, specifically within Product-Led Growth (PLG) SaaS environments. * 5+ years of experience leading, scaling, and developing high-performing product design teams in a high-growth startup setting. * Proven track record of recruiting world-class senior design talent. * Deep expertise in guiding teams through rigorous user research, design exploration, and iterative refinement. * Strong ability to balance user needs, design vision, and critical business objectives through pragmatic prioritization. * Familiarity or strong interest in AI and no-code development platforms is highly preferred. **Responsibilities** * Lead, mentor, and coach a team of talented product designers while identifying clear avenues for their professional growth. * Drive the hiring strategy, including defining interview plans and actively scaling the design department. * Establish and enforce best practices for product discovery, delivery, and design iteration. * Refine and apply a modern, intuitive design system consistently across the entire product suite. * Collaborate cross-functionally and lead by example through direct user engagement, opportunity identification, and idea validation. * Shape the long-term product vision, ideal customer profiles, and user journeys based on comprehensive market and user research. This is a hybrid position based in New York City, offering a highly competitive base salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000, plus equity. You will be joining an inclusive, forward-thinking culture with a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, wellness and work enablement stipends, and a unique sabbatical program.
