Lead Product Designer — Remote

Mercor; New South Wales; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Lead Product Designer to guide the end-to-end design process for our product suite, working remotely with cross-functional teams.

You will own design systems, mentor designers, conduct user research, and ensure visual excellence that aligns with business goals. Strong portfolio and leadership are essential. This role demands strategic thinking, collaboration with product, engineering, and marketing, and the ability to translate complex problems into intuitive interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in product design with a proven track record.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor designers.
• Experience with Sketch, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from ideation to launch for products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design with company goals.
• Develop and maintain design guidelines and standards for consistency.
• Conduct user research and testing to inform design decisions.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers to uphold high standards.
• Stay up-to-date with latest design trends and technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Visual design

User research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

Tools

Sketch

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Lead Product Designer to guide the end-to-end design process for our product suite, working remotely with cross-functional teams.

You will own design systems, mentor designers, conduct user research, and ensure visual excellence that aligns with business goals. Strong portfolio and leadership are essential. This role demands strategic thinking, collaboration with product, engineering, and marketing, and the ability to translate complex problems into intuitive interfaces.