Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years of product design experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing design teams., Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus., Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse design teams, fostering a collaborative culture., Deep understanding of UX/UI design principles and proficiency with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy aligned with product roadmap and business goals.

Manage and mentor a high-performing product design team, promoting creativity and collaboration.

Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to integrate design into the product development lifecycle.

Oversee the creation of user interfaces and establish best-in-class design processes for consistency and efficiency.

Job description

The Senior Director of Product Design will oversee the strategic direction and execution of FloQast’s product design initiatives with a focus on delivering an intuitive, customer-centric experience. This role will lead a team of talented designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment to deliver world-class user experiences. Reporting to the SVP Product, the Senior Director will partner closely with product management, engineering, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to shape the design vision and drive product innovation. This is a key leadership role that will help define how our customers interact with our platform every day.

*Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time

What You'll Do:

Design Strategy & Vision: Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with FloQast’s product roadmap and business goals, emphasizing user-centric design principles and accounting workflow optimization.

Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing product design team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of design into the product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch.

User Experience Excellence: Oversee the creation of intuitive, visually appealing, and efficient user interfaces, leveraging UX methodologies such as user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.

Design Process Optimization: Establish and refine best-in-class design processes, including design systems, to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency across FloQast’s product portfolio.

Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, competitor products, and user needs to inform design decisions and maintain FloQast’s competitive edge.

Stakeholder Communication: Present design concepts, strategies, and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders, articulating the value of design in achieving business outcomes.

Performance Metrics: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for design quality and user satisfaction, using data-driven insights to iterate and improve designs.

What You'll Bring:

10+ years of product design experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing design teams. Experience in SaaS, fintech, or accounting software is highly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.

Proven ability to lead, inspire, and mentor diverse design teams, with a track record of building collaborative and innovative cultures.

Deep understanding of UX/UI design principles, proficiency with tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, and familiarity with software development processes.

Ability to align design initiatives with business objectives, leveraging market research and user feedback to drive product innovation.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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The base pay range for this position is $192,000- $288,000. Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation.

FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

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