Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Product Designer to drive the strategic direction and execution of our product design initiatives. This role demands a unique blend of product management acumen, design leadership, and process optimization skills, with a strong emphasis on leveraging modern design tools and accelerating development through innovative approaches, including low-code / no-code solutions.
You will be responsible for owning the product roadmap, fostering a strong design philosophy, and ensuring our products deliver exceptional user experiences aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities :
Product Strategy and Execution :
- Own and strategically evolve the product roadmap, ensuring its alignment with overarching business objectives, critical user needs, and market opportunities.
- Translate ambiguous and complex problems into clear, well-defined product goals and actionable design and development plans.
- Partner seamlessly with engineering, data science, and key business stakeholders to rapidly ship high-impact features and product enhancements in an efficient manner.
- Lead comprehensive discovery sprints, conduct in-depth user interviews, and execute product experiments with clearly defined and measurable outcomes.
Design Leadership :
Drive and instill a strong design philosophy throughout the organization, deeply grounded in principles of usability, accessibility, and simplicity.Ensure consistency and cohesion across the entire product ecosystem by effectively utilizing and evolving scalable design systems.Champion clean, modern UI and UX by staying continuously updated with the latest design trends, patterns, and best practices.Guide critical design decisions with compelling user insights, rigorous usability testing, and robust data analysis.Process Orientation and Problem Solving :
Establish and optimize efficient workflows across product and design teams, spanning the entire lifecycle from initial ideation to successful product launch.Identify bottlenecks and implement lightweight, scalable processes that actively foster seamless collaboration and continuous iteration.Bring clarity to complex situations, transforming chaos into elegant, intuitive, and effective solutions.Foster a proactive problem-solving culture within the team, rooted in design thinking methodologies and structured decision-making processes.Tooling and Technical Design :
Strategically leverage and implement low-code / no-code tools (including Webflow, Framer, Bravo Studio, Bubble, and similar platforms) to rapidly prototype or build Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).Utilize modern product and design tools (including Figma, FigJam, Notion, Jira, and Amplitude) to drive efficient collaboration, transparency, and data-informed design decisions.Continuously push the boundaries of what's possible with minimal code to significantly accelerate the pace of product development and innovation.Required Skills and Qualifications :
2+ years of extensive experience spanning both product management and product design roles.2+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership or cross-functional role, guiding teams or significant initiatives.A strong, compelling portfolio showcasing your exceptional design sensibility, robust problem-solving ability, and tangible product outcomes.Deep understanding and practical experience with product discovery methodologies, user research techniques, and agile development processes.Expertise in leveraging low-code tools and hands-on experience with modern design systems for both web and mobile platforms.Passionate about clean design, deeply rooted in user-centered thinking, and committed to crafting experiences that "just work."Highly collaborative team player, yet capable of working independently and taking ownership; able to lead a team or jump in hands-on as needed.Inherently curious and current, always seeking to learn, experiment with new technologies, and iterate on solutions.ref : hirist.tech)