Sr. Director, Product Design

The role

You will lead the UX practice as a player-coach, staying hands-on in priority areas while shaping the standards, AI strategy and resources of the design organization. The focus is on increasing conversations between employers and job seekers.

What you will do

• Develop a deep, empathetic understanding of users and their workflows to guide solution design and decisions.
• Advocate for the UX that will set the product up for success, from iterative experiments to holistic redesigns.
• Form and execute a strong point of view on how to improve the user experience in key areas.
• Define expectations and success measures for the Product Design team.
• Develop talent and build a thriving culture where the team has a consistent positive impact on the roadmap and outcomes.
• Define the future of the Product Design function in the age of AI.
• Set and enforce expectations for the use of AI tools and methodologies in product development.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Product Design.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Proven ability to function as a player-coach.
• Strong customer orientation, including staying close to real users personally.
• Proven track record of initiative, influence and positive impact on outcomes.
• Credibility and communication skills to effect organizational change.
• Strong analytical abilities to structure and solve complex problems.
• Personal fluency with modern AI and design tools.
• Experience integrating AI tools or methodologies into a design team's workflow.

Nice to have

• Experience designing for two-sided marketplaces or SMB employers.
• Familiarity with design engineering and how to make a design system usable by AI coding tools.
• Experience working at scaled, fast-paced technology companies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Flexible vacation and paid time off
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• A fun environment where work-life balance is valued
• Full range of medical, financial and other benefits

Before you apply

• Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely; exceptions are noted in the minimum qualifications.
• Individual pay within the salary range is determined by work location, skills, experience, education or training, and other role-related considerations.

About the company

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace that uses AI-driven smart matching to connect millions of businesses and job seekers. It offers a highly rated job search app on iOS and Android.