Director User Experience Design

Location: Dallas, TexasJob Type: PermanentCompensation Range: $175,000 - 190,000 per yearThis role seeks an Experience Design Director to spearhead the creation of impactful digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. The director will lead cross-functional teams, driving user-centered design strategies and ensuring high-quality product delivery. They will define design operations, foster collaboration with engineering and research teams, and shape cohesive user journeys. The position requires a leader to champion design system consistency, inspire innovation, and cultivate a positive team culture. This role requires expertise in the full product development lifecycle.Responsibilities:Strong customer-centric approach: Demonstrates a deep understanding of customer needs and uses this to drive product strategy and confidently advocate for design decisions.Strategic design execution: Proven ability to translate platform visions into actionable strategies, balancing innovative projects with iterative updates.Design mentorship and elevation: Experience in enhancing design quality through strategic sprints, prototyping, and hands-on guidance, fostering a culture of design excellence.Cross-functional collaboration and influence: Ability to partner with diverse teams, inspiring trust and delivering cohesive, inclusive, and informed user experiences.Team leadership and development: Demonstrated success in leading product design teams, providing mentorship and support for professional growth.Craftsmanship and storytelling: Keen eye for design quality, ensuring polished and impactful user-centered designs, and strong narrative skills to connect design to broader business goals.End-to-end design process mastery: Expertise in driving the complete design lifecycle, from ideation to user testing, for seamless user experiences.Data-driven user advocacy: Ability to use data-driven insights to advocate for diverse user needs and preferences.Effective design communication: Highly skilled at communicating design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.Qualifications:Highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and distributed team environment.8 years of experience in Product Design or related fields.6 years of leadership experience, including hiring and developing senior managers and individual contributors.8 years of experience in cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, design, content, and user research teams.Extensive experience shipping products across multiple platforms and regions, with a proven track record of coaching others.Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Appreciation for and understanding of the collaboration between various design disciplines (interaction, visual, content, motion, and research).Expert proficiency in industry-standard design and research tools (e.g., Figma, Miro, user testing platforms).Strong portfolio demonstrating design process, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Proven team management and team-building skills, including mentoring, talent development, and craft improvement.Strong systems thinking skills, including experience with pattern definition, style guides, user testing, and prototyping.Solid understanding of software development and developer collaboration.Exceptional time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.Superior communication and stakeholder influence skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in resource planning and staffing projects based on available skills.Broad understanding of design leadership systems, theories, and practices.Ability to set platform strategies, envision complex user interactions, and inspire teams to innovate.Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences.3 years of experience working in a financial services industry.Skills:Product DesignUser Experience LeadershipFigmaUser TestingHigh-Fidelity PrototypesJOBID: LI-CELLALI-KF1PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:Technology, Location:Dallas, TX-75224