Head of Product Design & AI-Driven UX

McAfee, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

401k Retirement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, S

Paid Parental Leave

Sick Time & Vacation

Job summary

McAfee, Inc. is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead the product design and systems team, elevate design quality, and accelerate business impact. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Research, Content Design, and executives to shape UX strategy and integrate design earlier in planning and delivery.

A key focus is advancing AI-driven workflows and scalable design systems. You will strengthen the design system, set clear expectations through levels and skills, and develop managers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product design experience including leadership roles.
• Proven ability to set strategy and link design work to business outcomes.
• Strong experience with design systems and cross-platform handoff.
• Experience with AI-enabled product design workflows.
• Track record of improving design quality and delivery discipline.
• Experience using research and customer insight to guide product direction.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Mentoring design managers and senior designers.
• Commitment to inclusive design and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Set UX strategy and direction across multiple teams.
• Advance AI-enabled design workflows and scalable outputs.
• Strengthen the design system for consistency and quality.
• Raise the quality of design deliverables across all flows.
• Build operational excellence in planning and governance.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams with stakeholders.
• Grow talent and design culture through coaching.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Product design leadership

Design systems

AI-enabled workflows

Executive communication

Mentoring & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Design strategy & direction

Tools

Figma

Job description

McAfee, Inc. is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead the product design and systems team, elevate design quality, and accelerate business impact. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Research, Content Design, and executives to shape UX strategy and integrate design earlier in planning and delivery.

A key focus is advancing AI-driven workflows and scalable design systems. You will strengthen the design system, set clear expectations through levels and skills, and develop managers