Senior Director, Product Design

About the position

We are seeking a Senior Director, Product Design to spearhead the development and execution of a holistic design strategy that directly fuels The Weather Company's overarching Consumer product vision and business goals by leading a talented design team to craft groundbreaking, user-focused designs. This role will oversee the entire product lifecycle—from ideation and strategy to go-to-market and continuous iteration. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, understands how to ship with quality and speed, and is passionate about building products that drive measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with the company's product vision and business objectives.
• Lead the design team in creating innovative, user-centered designs that enhance the user experience and drive engagement.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of design innovation.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, UX/UI designers, and visual designers to achieve their full potential.
• Foster a collaborative and creative environment that encourages experimentation and innovation.
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, from concept development to final product delivery.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to define product requirements and ensure seamless execution of design projects.
• Ensure that all designs are user-centric, visually appealing, and aligned with the company's brand identity.
• Lead the development of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs, ensuring consistency across all products.
• Champion the use of user research and data-driven insights to inform design decisions and improve the user experience.
• Oversee user testing and usability studies to gather feedback and iterate on designs.
• Present design concepts and strategies to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Communicate design principles, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all products.
• Establish and enforce design standards, processes, and best practices to ensure high-quality output.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in product design; 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading and scaling design teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a deep understanding of user-centered design principles, visual design, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and data-driven design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute with a hands-on approach.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between design, technology, and business.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off program
• Hybrid work model
• A variety of medical insurance options, including a $0 cost premium employee coverage
• Benefits effective day 1 of employment include a competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement, national health, dental, and vision plans
• Progressive family plan benefits
• An opportunity to work for a global and industry-leading technology company
• Impactful work in a collaborative environment