Director of Product Design - Remote

Overview

Swiftly is a retail digital technology startup that empowers regional and independent grocers to compete in a digital-first world by providing innovative app, web, loyalty, and e-commerce solutions. They are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead and develop their product design and user experience research team.

In Short

• Lead the product design and UXR team at Swiftly.
• Guide designers towards optimal design and UX outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaborations.
• Establish a gold standard for design execution.
• Shape product strategy through partnerships with engineering and product teams.
• Translate data into design decisions.
• Build and lead high-performing design teams.
• Experience with modern design tools.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Experience in a startup environment preferred.

Requirements

• 6+ years of product design experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing design teams.
• Experience leading design in a fast-growing company.
• Background in designing for multi-channel platforms.
• 5+ years of history shipping consumer products.
• Familiarity with coding concepts.
• Ability to work with engineering teams.
• Experience with user research methodologies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking abilities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the design function at a growing startup.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Engagement with innovative technology solutions.
• Chance to work with a diverse range of retailer partners.
• Involvement in strategic product decisions.