Principal Art Director, Product

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco, CA, seeks a senior product designer to lead visual design strategy for new features. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams, mentor junior designers, and conduct user research to guide decisions.

The role requires a proven product design background and a strong portfolio in art direction, with proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to cross‑functional success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing art direction work.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual design strategy for new product features.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product management and engineering.
• Mentor junior designers and provide feedback on their work.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.

Skills

Product design

Art direction

Communication

Collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual design strategy for new product features
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product management and engineering
• Mentor junior designers and provide feedback on their work
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions

Requirements

• Proven experience in product design
• Strong portfolio showcasing art direction work
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading visual design strategies and mentoring junior designers while effectively collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Proficient in conducting user research and usability testing to enhance product design decisions.

Tools & Technologies

• Figma
• Sketch
• Adobe Creative Suite