Senior Director, Product Design

Sprout Social, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Director of Product Design to inspire design teams and drive impactful user experiences. This role involves strategic leadership, partnership building, and mentoring high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive design leadership experience and a compelling portfolio showcasing their impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible PTO

Wellness programs

Professional development

Equity options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design leadership experience with a proven record of transformative impact.
• Experience leading other design leaders and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Representing teams as a strategic design leader across multiple platforms.
• Building strong partnerships with engineering, product, and executive teams.
• Leading transformative initiatives to simplify workflows.

Skills

Design Leadership

Mentorship

Innovation

Job description

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Sprout Social is seeking a Senior Director of Product Design to lead and inspire our design teams. Our design-driven culture emphasizes growth, innovation, and impactful user experiences.

Responsibilities include:

1. Representing your teams as a strategic design leader across multiple platforms, fostering innovation and elevating user experience.
2. Building strong partnerships with engineering, product, and executive teams to embed design thinking into decision-making.
3. Leading transformative initiatives to simplify workflows and enhance customer engagement.
4. Mentoring and scaling high-performing design teams, setting standards for excellence and fostering a culture of learning.
5. Demonstrating how design can drive business growth and create beloved user experiences.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of design leadership experience with a proven record of transformative impact.
• Experience leading other design leaders and building high-performing teams.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing design impact and organizational innovation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with enterprise SaaS platforms and complex user journeys.
• Executive presence and success in influencing strategy and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Mentorship experience and a track record of fostering top-tier design cultures.
• Ability to balance visionary ideas with pragmatic execution.

Growth and Onboarding:

• Initial onboarding to understand company values, products, and team structure.
• Building relationships across teams and understanding business needs.
• Contributing to team and organizational development over the first year.

Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, wellness programs, professional development, and equity options.

Location: Remote, based in British Columbia or Ontario.