Design Director, Product Design

Job Description

Huge is seeking a Design Director to manage world-class clients and lead multidisciplinary project teams. The Design Director will set the creative direction, drive innovation, and ensure design excellence. This role involves managing client relationships, leading design teams, and ensuring high-quality design solutions.

Role involves:

• Interacting with and managing world-class clients and their brands.
• Leading and overseeing the entire design process and creative work within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Setting the creative direction for projects, ensuring alignment with clients' brand guidelines and objectives.
• Ensuring the highest standards of design excellence and quality control across all projects.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Product or UX Design, including at least 4 years in creative leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead complex programs with multiple workstreams, delivering high-impact solutions for world-class clients.
• Experience driving the development and evolution of digital design systems and visual identity frameworks.
• Strong UX background with a sharp eye for craft, usability, and strategic product thinking.
• Skilled at defining briefs, translating business needs and user insights into thoughtful product experiences, and inspiring innovative thinking.
• Deep understanding of current design trends, technologies, and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading strategic conversations and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of building client trust, growing relationships, and aligning internal and external teams.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a history of effective mentorship and coaching across all levels.
• Committed to talent development and fostering an environment where designers can do their best work.
• Being comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to provide clear direction and support in evolving contexts.

Role offers:

• Opportunity to manage world-class clients and their brands.
• Chance to lead and mentor creative team members.
• A role in setting creative direction and driving innovation.
• A remote work environment within the United States.