Remote Design Director, Systems & Strategy

Parallel; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel is seeking an Associate Design Director to shape design quality and grow a team of designers. You will balance hands‑on execution with mentorship, guiding projects for both business impact and user value.

You will lead with strategic thinking across product design, brand, and storytelling, championing high‑quality, user‑centred design and elevating Parallel’s craft. The role is remote and senior by nature.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in product or UX design or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor design teams and manage complex programs.
• Strong communication and storytelling to influence clients and teams.
• Proven time management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Fluency with modern design tools and AI in practice.
• Commitment to inclusive design and scalable design systems.

Responsibilities

• Balance leadership with hands‑on design to deliver exceptional work.
• Guide product design, design systems, and strategy to align with roadmaps.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to project teams and clients.

Skills

Product / UX design

Visual design

Product strategy

Critique and collaboration

Research

Content design

Job description

Parallel is seeking an Associate Design Director to shape design quality and grow a team of designers. You will balance hands‑on execution with mentorship, guiding projects for both business impact and user value.

You will lead with strategic thinking across product design, brand, and storytelling, championing high‑quality, user‑centred design and elevating Parallel’s craft. The role is remote and senior by nature.