We are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Product Design (UI / UX) to lead our growing design team and shape the future of our digital products.
This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong design portfolio, user-centered mindset, and a passion for building intuitive and impactful user experiences. You will define the design vision, manage and mentor a high-performing team, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional user experiences across web and mobile platforms.
Key Responsibilities :
Design Strategy & Leadership :
- Define and own the product design vision and strategy aligned with brand and business goals.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a talented team of UI, UX, and interaction designers.
- Establish and enforce design standards, systems, and best practices across all products.
- Champion user-centered design principles throughout the product Experience Excellence :
- Oversee user research, usability testing, and data-informed design decisions.
- Translate complex product requirements into clear and elegant user experiences
- Ensure digital accessibility compliance (WCAG, ADA).
- Develop and maintain scalable design systems and component and Execution :
- Work closely with Product Management to align on priorities and user needs.
- Collaborate with Engineering for seamless and accurate design implementation.
- Balance visionary design with technical feasibility and delivery & Continuous Improvement :
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies.
- Explore and integrate innovative design approaches (e.g., motion design, AR / VR, AI-assisted tools).
- Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and continuous improvement within the design team.
Required Qualifications :
7+ years of experience in UI / UX design, including 2- 4 years in a leadership role.Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale web and mobile products.Mastery of industry-standard tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.).Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centred design and leadership outcomes.Deep knowledge of interaction design, information architecture, and design systems.Experience leading and mentoring high-performing design Qualifications :Experience with SaaS or consumer tech products.Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to effectively partner with engineering teams.Knowledge of data visualization and dashboard design principles.Experience designing global / multi-lingual digital products.(ref : hirist.tech)