Director, Experience Design Systems & AI Tools

BAM Ventures; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a seasoned Director of Product Design to lead a team of product and UX designers across developer experience, design systems, and AI-enabled tooling. The role requires coaching, performance management, and direct contribution through prototypes and design reviews.

You will partner with Product, Engineering, and Senior Leaders to shape portfolio strategy and deliver accessible, scalable experiences for developers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience leading others.

Responsibilities

• Establish overall business or technical strategy for user experience initiatives.
• Negotiate with and influence decision‑making reaching the senior executive level
• Identify and resolve unique situations of substantial significance in UI or interaction design
• Allocate resources to enhance user experiences across digital and physical products and services
• Lead the development of user experience strategies for target audiences
• Support and mentor less‑experienced roles to provide example of innovation and learning

Skills

Leadership

Communication

UX design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

PayPal is seeking a seasoned Director of Product Design to lead a team of product and UX designers across developer experience, design systems, and AI-enabled tooling. The role requires coaching, performance management, and direct contribution through prototypes and design reviews.

You will partner with Product, Engineering, and Senior Leaders to shape portfolio strategy and deliver accessible, scalable experiences for developers.