Team Lead, Product Design UX/UI

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Montreal is looking for a Team Lead, Product Design to join its Digital and Product Design team. This role involves guiding a team of product designers while collaborating with engineers and product managers. Key responsibilities include ensuring cohesive user experiences, leading design visions, and providing hands-on support for complex features. The ideal candidate will have a strong UX and visual design portfolio and experience mentoring designers. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Performance-driven bonuses

Retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing strong foundation in UX and visual design.
• Expertise in design thinking and human-centered design methodologies.
• Proficiency with Figma design tool.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide a team of product designers.
• Lead execution of the design vision and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align design with business objectives.
• Provide hands-on design support for high-impact features.

Skills

UX design

Visual design

Design thinking

Human-centered design

Figma

Mentoring

E-commerce design

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975. Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

Join GDI's Digital and Product Design team as a Team Lead, Product Design to guide and support our talented product designers. We are a group of professionals dedicated to transforming the retail shopping journey. Our mission is to amaze customers and provide an outstanding shopping experience. In this collaborative environment, you will work closely with fellow designers, product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide a team of product designers, fostering their growth and development;
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align design goals with business objectives and product roadmaps;
• Lead the execution of the design vision, ensuring a cohesive user experience across all touchpoints;
• Oversee the day-to-day product design workflow, from early research to ensuring that the final build aligns with your visual designs;
• Extract practical solutions from complex challenges within a user-centric, data-informed feedback loop;
• Uphold high-quality, cohesive experiences with meticulous attention to visual and interaction details, embracing the role of a craftsperson;
• Advocate for the customer's perspective in all design decisions;
• Provide hands‑on design support as a primary responsibility, especially for high-impact or complex features;
• Collaborate in establishing our design system to enhance the craft, scalability, and accessibility of our products;
• Identify and execute new opportunities for product development.

Qualifications

• An outstanding portfolio showcasing a strong foundation in UX and visual design;
• Expertise in design thinking and human-centered design methodologies;
• Proficiency with the Figma design tool;
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment with product managers, developers, and other designers;
• 4+ years of professional experience designing digital products;
• Experience in mentoring junior designers or leading design projects;
• Experience in E‑commerce web and app design is a bonus.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance‑driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

Our promise

No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.