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Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Director of Product Design New York, NY

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101


Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do — and that’s where you come in!

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Duolingo’s designers care about creating high-quality experiences that look and feel fun. From animators to writers, product designers to researchers, Design brings purpose, feeling, and delight to every interaction with our brand, inside the app and out. As a designer, you’ll join a culture of creativity and craft, where we have a high bar for excellence and an endless curiosity about how to bring more unexpected quirk and fun to the pursuit of learning.Join us in our mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world.About The Role... This role reports to the Head of Product Design as a member of the Design team, the instrumental creative partner in most projects at Duolingo—from our mobile apps and website to the brand voice and email newsletters, and even community events. At Duolingo, we take pride in and agonize over crafting a user-friendly (and fun) experience for everyone.You Will...

Grow and lead a talented, diverse, inclusive team of designers and leaders that consistently delivers high-quality products.Mentor and develop the skills, talents, and careers of the designers and design managers on your team, coaching them to success and impact.Collaborate closely with leaders in other functions (Product and Engineering) to ensure that product areas are both planning well and hitting their metrics.Build a thriving culture where designers do high-quality work and uphold our outstanding product experience.Design and scale the organization, partnering closely with Leadership and Talent Acquisition on headcount budgeting and forecasting.You Have...

10+ years of experience in product design as a people manager at a similar or later-stage tech company, including experience managing managers.Experience sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding for your team, as well as spotting promising design talent.Consistent track record of effectively managing people, including developing talent on your teams and recruiting a diverse team that reflects our learners.Excellent written and verbal communication skills that lead to effective and concrete output.Experience defining and influencing product strategy.An understanding and appreciation for the accurate application of data and metrics in product design.Attention to detail and a focus on excellence.Exceptional Candidates Will Have...

A portfolio of exceptional visual design and craft as done by their teams.Organizational savviness, and the ability to build relationships with leaders of all functions.Worked at a company with very high design standards.Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing relevant work samples. A portfolio submission is mandatory for consideration of your candidacy.Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Salary Range:

$196,000 - $426,000 USDApply for this job To apply, please submit your details and attach your resume/CV as well as your portfolio.

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