Sauce Labs
Director, Product Design
Sauce Labs, Yukon, Oklahoma, United States, 73099
Location preference is US East Coast (Raleigh - Durham, NC or Atlanta, GA), or Austin, TX.About Us:The Role: We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director of Product Design to lead our product design team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for shaping the overall design strategy, ensuring the delivery of exceptional user experiences, and driving innovation in our design practices. You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align design efforts with business objectives, leading the design team to achieve outstanding results.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with the company's vision and business goals. Set the overall direction for the design team and ensure consistent and high-quality design across all products.Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Design Excellence:
Oversee the design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring that all designs meet user needs and business objectives.Collaboration:
Work closely with senior leadership, product management, engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and user-focused product development process.Innovation & Trends:
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Drive innovation within the design team.User Research & Insights:
Guide the team in conducting user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis.Design Systems:
Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable design systems and guidelines.Stakeholder Engagement:
Present design strategies, concepts, and progress to executive leadership and other stakeholders.Quality Assurance:
Ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables.Required Skills:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with 3+ years of leadership experience.Advanced proficiency in design and prototyping tools.Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.Experience with creating and maintaining design systems.Exceptional visual design skills with a strong attention to detail.Outstanding project management and organizational skills.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of designers.Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.We are a hybrid workplace that recognizes the importance of flexibility while valuing in-person collaboration and relationship building.Sauce Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.Security responsibilities at Sauce:
At Sauce, we will commit to supporting the health and safety of employees and properties.We are excited to share the base salary for this position exclusive of fringe benefits, potential bonuses or stock-based compensation. Your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.US Compensation Range: $200,000 — $225,000 USDApply for this job Please fill out this form if you are interested in applying for this position or sign in to apply through LinkedIn.
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with the company's vision and business goals. Set the overall direction for the design team and ensure consistent and high-quality design across all products.Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Design Excellence:
Oversee the design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring that all designs meet user needs and business objectives.Collaboration:
Work closely with senior leadership, product management, engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and user-focused product development process.Innovation & Trends:
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Drive innovation within the design team.User Research & Insights:
Guide the team in conducting user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis.Design Systems:
Oversee the development and maintenance of scalable design systems and guidelines.Stakeholder Engagement:
Present design strategies, concepts, and progress to executive leadership and other stakeholders.Quality Assurance:
Ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables.Required Skills:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with 3+ years of leadership experience.Advanced proficiency in design and prototyping tools.Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.Experience with creating and maintaining design systems.Exceptional visual design skills with a strong attention to detail.Outstanding project management and organizational skills.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of designers.Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.We are a hybrid workplace that recognizes the importance of flexibility while valuing in-person collaboration and relationship building.Sauce Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.Security responsibilities at Sauce:
At Sauce, we will commit to supporting the health and safety of employees and properties.We are excited to share the base salary for this position exclusive of fringe benefits, potential bonuses or stock-based compensation. Your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.US Compensation Range: $200,000 — $225,000 USDApply for this job Please fill out this form if you are interested in applying for this position or sign in to apply through LinkedIn.
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