Design Director, Product Design

Huge is a design and technology company that creates products and experiences for ambitious brands. As a Design Director, you will manage high-profile clients, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and drive innovation while ensuring design excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with and manage world-class clients and their brands, serving as a key point of contact for all creative matters, and ensuring their needs and expectations are met
• Develop strong relationships with clients, Understand clients' business objectives and translate them into effective design strategies
• Lead and oversee the entire design process and creative work within multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring collaboration and cohesion, while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence
• Mentor and develop creative team members, transmitting passion, and helping them build their career paths, grow their skills and expertise
• Collaborate with Product and Project Managers to validate requirements, provide design input, scope and manage projects, align the team’s workflow, and flag risks or reschedule reviews when needed
• Set the creative direction for projects, ensuring alignment with clients' brand guidelines and objectives
• Drive innovation and push the boundaries of design, keeping up with industry trends and best practices
• Inspire and motivate the team to deliver world-class design solutions
• Ensure the highest standards of design excellence and quality control across all projects
• Regularly review and provide feedback on design deliverables to ensure client satisfaction
• Monitor project progress and timelines, ensuring timely and successful project delivery

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