Job Description
A leading AI-powered software platform transforming how applications are built is looking for a Director of Product Design to lead and scale its growing design organization. This company's mission is to empower anyone from first-time entrepreneurs to enterprise organizations to build fully functional, production-ready applications without writing traditional code. With more than six million users across over 100 countries, They are redefining software development by combining AI-powered creation with a visual development platform that enables builders to move from idea to launch faster than ever before.
In this role, you will lead the Product Design team while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to shape the future of their platform. You'll be responsible for hiring and mentoring a world-class design organization, establishing scalable design processes, refining the company's design system, and driving the long-term product vision that will make building software intuitive for millions of users. This is a highly strategic leadership position that remains deeply connected to user research, product discovery, and hands-on collaboration across the organization.
This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based in New York City, offering a competitive compensation package plus meaningful equity participation. This company is at the forefront of the AI and no-code revolution, and this role will play a critical part in shaping how the next generation of entrepreneurs and businesses build software. If you're passionate about leading exceptional design teams, solving complex UX challenges, and building products that empower millions of users, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of product design experience solving complex UX challenges within SaaS or technology companies
5+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and scaling high-performing product design teams
Experience working within Product-Led Growth (PLG) SaaS organizations
Proven success recruiting, developing, and retaining world-class design talent
Deep expertise in user research, interaction design, product discovery, and design systems
Experience establishing scalable design processes that support rapid product development and iteration
Strong ability to balance customer needs, business objectives, and technical constraints when making product decisions
Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience designing AI-powered products or no-code/low-code development platforms
Experience scaling design organizations within high-growth startup environments
Strong understanding of developer tools, SaaS platforms, or productivity software
Experience partnering closely with executive leadership on product vision and strategy
Passion for coaching and developing future design leaders
Strong understanding of experimentation, usability testing, and customer research methodologies
Strategic mindset with the ability to influence organizational priorities across multiple stakeholders
Self-starter with a passion for building exceptional user experiences and high-performing teams
What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Product Designers through coaching and career development
Drive Product Design hiring strategy, interview processes, and organizational growth initiatives
Establish and refine design processes across product discovery, validation, and product delivery
Evolve Bubble's design system to ensure consistency, scalability, and exceptional user experiences across the platform
Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to shape product vision and long-term UX strategy
Conduct user research and leverage customer insights to improve workflows, onboarding, and product usability
Guide teams through design exploration, prototyping, validation, and iterative product development
Balance user needs, design excellence, technical feasibility, and business priorities when making strategic product decisions
Foster a collaborative design culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Help define how millions of users build software through AI-powered visual development experiences
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Competitive Base Salary
Equity Participation
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401(k) Match
Wellness & Work Enablement Stipends
Generous PTO
Sabbatical Program
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Hybrid Work Environment in New York City
Opportunity to Shape the Future of AI-Powered Software Development
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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- Dice Id: 10105282
- Position Id: 881873
- Posted 7 days ago
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