Manager, Product Designer

Groupe Dynamite; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion retailer as a Manager of Product Design, where you'll lead a talented design team and enhance the shopping experience for customers. Your expertise in UX and visual design will be essential as you oversee the product design process, mentor designers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design goals with business objectives. Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package and become part of a growing organization committed to employee development.

Benefits

Performance-driven bonuses

Group retirement savings program with employer matching

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Exclusive private sample sales

Flexible vacation policy

And more!

Qualifications

• An outstanding portfolio showcasing a strong foundation in UX and visual design.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience designing digital products.
• Experience in leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of product designers.
• Guide the design vision for a cohesive user experience.
• Oversee the end-to-end product design process.

Skills

UX design

Visual design

Design thinking

Human-centered design

Tools

Figma

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 Groupe Dynamite's Digital and Product Design team as a Manager, Product Design to lead and grow our talented team of product designers. We are a team 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:

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of product designers;
• Partner with cross functional leaders to align design goals with business objectives and product roadmaps;
• Guide the design vision, ensuring a cohesive user experience across all touchpoints.
• Oversee the entire end-to-end product design process, from early research to ensuring 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 when needed, especially for high-impact of complex features;
• Collaborate in establishing our Design System to enhance the craft, scalability, and accessibility of our products;
• Identify 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;
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience designing digital products;
• Experience in leading a team;
• Experience with E-commerce web & app design is a bonus.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• 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!

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

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.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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