Associate Director/Director, Product Design

GroupM; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the AdTech industry is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Product Design. This role involves strategic leadership, team mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered design solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in product design and a strong understanding of UX/UI principles.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in product or UX design.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional design initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a cohesive design strategy.
• Lead and manage a team of designers.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Data-driven decision-making

User-centered design

Education

8–10+ years in product or UX design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

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Who We Are

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

Who We Are

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data, and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.

We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators, and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 50+ markets around the world.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Director, Product Design is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the strategic direction of the product design team, ensuring alignment with business goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Reporting to the VP, Product Design, this role oversees multiple product design teams and plays a key role in delivering user-centred, scalable, and accessible design solutions across Choreograph’s suite of products.

You are:

• A strategic design leader with a proven ability to align design strategies with business objectives and user needs.
• A mentor and team builder who inspires and grows design talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• An advocate for consistency and scalability, ensuring alignment with the Open Design System and maintaining high standards of usability and accessibility.
• A cross-functional collaborator who works effectively with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
• A data-driven decision-maker who leverages qualitative and quantitative insights to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement a cohesive design strategy that supports Choreograph’s business objectives and product vision.
• Set priorities for the product design team, ensuring alignment with the company’s roadmap and goals.
• Advocate for user-centred design across the organization, balancing business needs with usability and accessibility.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align design efforts with technical, operational, and strategic requirements.
  
  

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and manage a team of Associate Directors (Senior Designers), Managers (Designers), and Senior Associates (Junior Designers).
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality design outcomes.
• Oversee resource allocation across design projects, ensuring the team operates efficiently and delivers on time.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the design team.
  
  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and business leaders to ensure alignment between design, product, and technical requirements.
• Represent the product design team in senior leadership meetings, contributing to the overall product vision and strategy.
• Act as a key design advocate, influencing decision-making at all levels and ensuring user needs are prioritized.
  
  

Research & Data-Driven Design

• Collaborate with the Product Design Research team to incorporate user insights into design strategies and decisions.
• Leverage analytics and behavioural data to identify opportunities for improvement and measure the impact of design changes.
• Promote a culture of experimentation, encouraging teams to use A/B testing and prototyping to validate new ideas.
  
  

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key design metrics (e.g., usability, accessibility, and user satisfaction) to evaluate the team’s impact.
• Foster an iterative design culture, ensuring products evolve based on user feedback and emerging opportunities.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging design practices, ensuring Choreograph remains at the forefront of innovation.
  
  

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

• 8–10+ years of experience in product or UX design, including leadership roles managing design teams. Familiarity with the media industry—particularly in areas such as insights, planning, activation, or analytics solutions—is a plus but not required.
• Proven experience leading large, cross-functional design initiatives and delivering impactful results.
• Strong UX/UI expertise, with a deep understanding of interaction design, information architecture, and accessibility principles.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, with experience in design systems.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and articulate design strategies.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations.
• A track record of fostering team growth and building a strong design culture.
• Familiarity with data-driven design processes, including the use of user research and analytics to inform decisions.
• Experience working in agile environments, with a focus on iterative design and rapid prototyping.
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both Choreograph and our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Choreograph is the beating heart of data inside WPP’s media investment group, GroupM, the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Discover more about Choreograph at www.choreograph.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the greater work we can create together.

(Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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