Head of Product Design: Systems, Discovery & Accessibility

albelli; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design company in Amsterdam seeks a Head of Product Design to lead a team of designers in creating exceptional digital experiences. This role involves managing the design practice, fostering team growth, and ensuring design processes meet accessibility standards. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills and extensive experience in product design across various platforms. Join us in making joy unforgettable through innovative design work.

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership experience managing product designers.
• Significant senior leadership experience in product design.
• Experience in defining and implementing design processes.
• Expertise in managing design systems and ensuring their adoption.
• Strong background in guiding discovery methods and processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management and coaching of Product Designers.
• Lead and evolve the product design practice.
• Define and maintain insight-informed design principles.
• Champion the adoption of the design system.
• Drive adoption of WCAG AA standards in product design.

Skills

People Leadership

Design Leadership

Accessibility

Strategic Collaboration

Communication & Storytelling

Tools

Figma

Jira

Job description

A leading design company in Amsterdam seeks a Head of Product Design to lead a team of designers in creating exceptional digital experiences. This role involves managing the design practice, fostering team growth, and ensuring design processes meet accessibility standards. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills and extensive experience in product design across various platforms. Join us in making joy unforgettable through innovative design work.