Director of UX
Location : Mason, Ohio
Onsite : 5 days a week (8-5)
Pay : $132,000- 165,000 (flexible on experience)
- Bonus is 15% annual bonus of base
- LTI of 36k
- Relocation package if needed
Must Haves :
10+ years of experience in Product / UX Design, with at least5 years in leadership roles.Industry experience (preferably b2b but b2c with b2b knowledge is okay)Proven track record of managing and scaling design teams in fast-paced environments.Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, accessibility, and research methodologies.Experience with design systems and building scalable frameworks for consistent UX delivery.A portfolio showcasing your ability to drive impactful design strategies and deliver innovative solutions.Plusses :
Jira software experienceComing from popular retail companies (target, Walmart, Starbucks, etc.)Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Director of Design to lead and inspire our Product Design team. In this role, you will oversee the design strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to create best-in-class user experiences. Reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Customer Experience, you’ll shape the design culture, recruit and lead a team of talented designers, and drive innovation that aligns with business goals.
Day to Day :
Define and execute the overall UX and product design strategy to align with business objectives and customer needs.Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of designers, fostering career growth and development.Manage external design resources as needed.Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, IT, Marketing, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of user-centered designs.Advocate for design thinking and user-centered methodologies across the organization.Establish UX standards to be used consistently across all applications.Oversee the end-to-end design process, including User Journey Mapping of the Online to Offline experience, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional user experiences across all touchpoints.Establish and maintain scalable design systems and processes to support a growing product portfolio.Use data-driven insights and user research to inform design decisions and measure success.Represent the design team and its vision in executive meetings, communicating design impact and strategy to stakeholders.