Director of Product Design

D.R. Horton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and <br>

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Director of Product Design to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Product Design function.

This in-office role is based in Arlington, TX and focuses on establishing operating models, governance, and delivery strategies to execute the company’s product and creative roadmap. The role leads portfolio planning, organizational scaling, and cross-functional alignment while developing design leaders and resolving enterprise-level priorities, risks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Product Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in product design, design/creative operations, program management, or project management, including 3 years in a people-management or org-leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and govern operational frameworks across multiple teams or a full function.
• Track record of hiring, developing, and managing people managers.
• Deep understanding of design systems, with experience shaping and evolving them to support product quality and team efficiency.
• Proven experience designing and scaling operating models within Agile/Scrum product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the Product Design operating model, governance frameworks, and operating cadence to align priorities and enable scalable delivery.
• Develop the strategic direction of the Product Design organization, aligning priorities with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, and other functions to align strategic priorities and address cross-functional dependencies.
• Direct portfolio planning, prioritization, tracking, and visibility to keep initiatives aligned with goals.
• Prepare and deliver executive reporting on portfolio performance, organizational health, risks, and priorities.
• Define and direct workforce, capacity, and headcount strategies for scalable growth.
• Anticipate, assess, and resolve portfolio-level risks and dependencies.
• Ensure leadership continuity and organizational effectiveness through talent development and succession planning.
• Represent the Product Design organization in enterprise initiatives and governance.
• Monitor industry trends and opportunities to enhance effectiveness and impact.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Product Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required

10 years of experience in product design, design/creative operations, program management, or project management, including 3 years in a people-management or org-leadership role

Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and govern operational frameworks across multiple teams or a full function

Track record of hiring, developing, and managing people managers

Deep understanding of design systems and experience shaping them

Experience with Agile/Scrum product development environments

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a ++Director of Product Design++. The right candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Product Design function, establishing the operating model, organizational structure, and delivery strategy required to execute the company’s product and creative roadmap. This role leads portfolio planning, organizational scaling, and cross-functional alignment while developing design leaders and resolving enterprise-level priorities, risks, and resource needs. ++This is an in-office role located in Arlington, TX.++

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish and oversee the Product Design operating model, organizational structure, governance frameworks, and operating cadence to align priorities, enable effective decision-making, and support scalable delivery
• Develop the strategic direction of the Product Design organization, aligning functional priorities, capabilities, and investments with business objectives and long-term growth strategies
• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, and other business functions to align strategic priorities, address cross-functional dependencies, and achieve organizational objectives
• Direct portfolio planning, prioritization, tracking, and visibility, ensuring resources, initiatives, and delivery priorities remain aligned with business objectives and strategic goals
• Prepare and deliver executive reporting on portfolio performance, organizational health, risks, and strategic priorities, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making and business outcomes
• Define and direct workforce, capacity, and headcount strategies that position the Product Design organization for scalable growth, evolving business priorities, and long-term organizational success
• Anticipate, assess, and resolve portfolio-level risks, cross-functional dependencies, priority conflicts, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership to protect delivery commitments and organizational objectives
• Ensure leadership continuity and organizational effectiveness through talent development, succession planning, and accountability for leadership performance and readiness
• Represent the Product Design organization in enterprise initiatives, governance committees, and special projects, serving as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor
• Monitor industry trends, emerging practices, and organizational innovations, recommending opportunities to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and impact of the Product Design function
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner
• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Product Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required
• 10 years of experience in product design, design/creative operations, program management, or project management, including 3 years in a people-management or org-leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and govern operational frameworks — including org design, long-range capacity planning, and executive-level reporting — across multiple teams or a full function
• Track record of hiring, developing, and managing people managers, with strong judgment on org structure and succession planning
• Deep understanding of design systems, with experience shaping and evolving them to support product quality and team efficiency
• Proven experience designing and scaling operating models within Agile/Scrum product development environments, partnering with senior product, engineering, and creative leadership
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar program/project management certification a plus
• Experience partnering closely with UX researchers to inform design decisions and validate solutions

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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