Associate Director, Product Design

Abbott; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global healthcare leader is seeking an Associate Director of Product Design in California to lead the design direction for its next-generation health platform, Lingo 2.0. This role requires a strategic design leader with over 10 years of experience in digital product design and a strong UX/UI focus. Responsibilities include managing design processes, mentoring designers, and working closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong portfolio, proficiency in design tools, and a passion for enhancing user experiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital product design, including leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in UX/UI design for mobile and web applications.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating measurable design impact.

Responsibilities

• Own the design vision for Lingo 2.0 health platform.
• Ensure design work is grounded in user research.
• Mentor and guide other designers across the team.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams.
• Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning.
• Articulate design vision to stakeholders.

Skills

Digital product design

User-centered design

UX/UI design

Agile development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in design, HCI, or related field

Master's degree in design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Benefits

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

We are seeking an Associate Director, Product Design in Alameda, CA to lead the design of the next evolution of the product. This role is ideal for a strategic design leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, is deeply passionate about user-centered design, and is excited to shape the future of health technology at scale.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead Product Evolution: Own the design vision for Lingo 2.0, our next-generation health platform. You’ll rearchitect the user experience from the ground up, making it simpler and more intuitive while delivering actionable insights that empower users to make smarter health decisions.
• Champion User-Centered Design: Ensure that all design work is grounded in user research, usability testing, and data-driven insights.
• Lead Design Work: Own the design direction and execution for major product initiatives, setting the standard for design quality across the team. Mentor and guide other designers through feedback, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with product management, engineering, brand, and marketing to deliver cohesive, high-impact experiences across mobile and web platforms.
• Influence Product Direction: Contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning by advocating for the user and identifying opportunities for differentiation through design.
• Communicate Design Impact: Articulate design vision, progress, and impact to product leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital product design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s in design, HCI, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in UX/UI design for mobile and web applications.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence, and measurable impact.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in design.
• Experience in health tech, wearables, or performance-focused consumer products is a plus.
• Strong understanding of agile development, design thinking, and user research.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.