Head of Product Design (UI/UX)

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership

• Define and drive the overall design vision and UI/UX strategy across all digital products
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of UI/UX designers and researchers
• Champion user-centric design principles throughout the product development lifecycle

Product Design & UX Strategy

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Stakeholders to translate business goals into engaging user experiences
• Own and maintain the design system and ensure consistency across all interfaces
• Conduct regular UX reviews, usability testing, and user research to inform design decisions

Execution & Delivery

• Oversee the creation of wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and interaction models
• Ensure timely delivery of design assets and alignment with sprint cycles and product roadmaps
• Optimize existing user journeys and improve usability and accessibility

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as a strategic partner to product and tech teams to ensure design feasibility and scalability
• Present design concepts and ideas to C-level executives and gather feedback to refine outcomes
• Align user experience strategies with branding and marketing objectives

Research & Innovation

• Stay updated with the latest trends in UI/UX, interaction design, tools, and technology
• Promote design innovation and experimentation to push creative boundaries
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the design team

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Proven portfolio showcasing user-centric design and successful product launches
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, etc.
• Solid understanding of HTML/CSS, responsive design, and accessibility standards
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Strong storytelling, communication, and presentation skills