User Experience Design Director

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States A Place For Mom Full time
Job Summary

A Place for Mom is seeking an experienced User Experience (UX) Design Director to lead our design efforts and shape the user experience of our digital products. As a key member of our product team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a cohesive design vision across multiple product lines.

About A Place for Mom

We are a leading online resource connecting families with senior care solutions. Our mission is to enable caregivers to make informed decisions about senior care. We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we live our values every day:

  • Mission Over Me: We put the needs of others first and approach our work with empathy.
  • Do Hard Things: We see challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Drive Outcomes as a Team: We believe that together, we can achieve more than alone.
  • Win The Right Way: We operate with integrity and transparency in everything we do.
  • Embrace Change: We innovate and evolve constantly.
The Position

We are looking for a seasoned UX Design Director who can lead our design team and drive design excellence across our products. You will oversee design projects from conception to launch, ensuring a high-quality user experience. Your expertise will help us develop a scalable design system, manage creative agencies, and advocate for user-centered design within the organization.

You will report to the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and partner with product leads to formulate a long-term product strategy and vision that aligns with our business priorities and goals.

This role is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences. If you have a strong user-centered mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a User Experience Design Director, you will:

  1. Lead UX/UI Strategy and Vision Across Product Lines: Define the overarching design vision and strategy for our full suite of products.
  2. Design System Creation and Management: Develop and maintain a scalable design system to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.
  3. Project Management Across All Product Lines: Oversee and manage design projects across the full product range, ensuring each meets quality standards and aligns with the strategic vision.
  4. User Research and Testing: Oversee and conduct research to understand user needs, motivations, and behaviors across product lines.
  5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure design requirements align with technical and business constraints.
  6. Mentorship and Team Development: Lead a team of designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and growth opportunities for each team member.
  7. Creative Agency Management: Manage relationships with external creative and design agencies to support the CPO and product leads in developing a long-term product strategy and vision.
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience leading design projects across multiple product lines.
  • Proficiency in design tools like Sketch, Figma, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
  • Experience managing creative agencies and collaborating with senior product leadership.
Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • $155,000 to $165,000 per year (base salary)
  • 30% bonus potential
  • 401(k) plus match
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off


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