Job Description
A leading AI-powered visual development platform that is redefining how software is built is looking for a Director of Product Design to lead and scale its growing design organization. Bubble's mission is to empower anyone from first time founders to enterprise teams to create production ready applications without traditional coding. With more than six million users across over 100 countries, they sits at the forefront of the AI and no-code revolution, helping entrepreneurs and businesses turn ideas into scalable web and mobile applications faster than ever before.
In this role, you will lead the Product Design organization while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to shape the future of the Bubble platform. You'll be responsible for growing a world-class design team, establishing scalable design processes, evolving the company's design system, and driving the product vision that will make building software intuitive for millions of users. This is a highly strategic leadership role that still requires hands-on engagement with user research, product discovery, and cross-functional collaboration.
This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based in New York City, offering a competitive compensation package plus meaningful equity participation. They are investing heavily in its product organization and this role will have a direct impact on the future of AI-powered software development. If you're passionate about building exceptional teams, solving complex UX challenges, and shaping one of the fastest-growing categories in technology, this is an opportunity to define the future of software creation.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of product design experience solving complex UX challenges within SaaS or technology companies
5+ years of experience leading and scaling high-performing product design teams
Experience working within product-led growth (PLG) organizations or SaaS platforms
Proven success recruiting, mentoring, and developing senior-level design talent
Deep expertise in user research, interaction design, design systems, and product discovery methodologies
Experience building scalable design processes that support rapid product development
Strong ability to balance user experience, business objectives, and technical constraints when making product decisions
Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with AI-powered products or no-code/low-code development platforms
Experience scaling design organizations within high-growth startup environments
Strong background leading design systems and design operations initiatives
Experience partnering closely with executive leadership on product vision and strategy
Passion for coaching and developing future design leaders
Strong understanding of customer research, experimentation, and iterative product development
Strategic mindset with the ability to influence organizational priorities across multiple stakeholders
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for building exceptional user experiences
What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities
Lead and develop a growing team of Product Designers through coaching, mentorship, and career development
Own Product Design hiring strategy and lead recruiting efforts to build a world-class design organization
Establish and refine design processes across product discovery, validation, and delivery
Drive the evolution of Bubble's design system to ensure consistency, scalability, and usability across the platform
Partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to shape long-term product vision and user experience strategy
Conduct user research and leverage customer insights to improve product direction and feature development
Guide teams through design exploration, prototyping, testing, and iterative refinement
Balance user needs, design excellence, and business priorities while making strategic product decisions
Foster a collaborative, high-performing design culture that enables the organization to scale effectively
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: 880784
- Posted 18 hours ago
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